Current Job Vacancies -

September 2008

Can you make a difference ?

Opportunity Housing Trust is a non-profit making organisation with
over 20 years experience of changing lives for people with learning
disabilities throughout Wales. For an insight into the work we do, please take a look at our short film - A Day in the Life - this can take a couple of minutes to load due to the size of the film.

Due to continued expansion we have several positions that have become available:

Current Vacancies

Leading the way in Autism

Autism Service - Caerphilly Area

Working in partnership with Caerphilly Local Authority we have developed a supported living project for 3 young men with Autism in a purpose-designed bungalow. We need you to join our team and support their future.

ASSISTANT SUPPORT TEAM MANAGER (2 Posts)
REF : ASTM/1123
Basic Salary £16,509 - £17,549 (depending on experience)
Additional earning depending on sleep in

You will take the lead in supervising staff and supporting service users on a day to day basis.  A role model for best practice, you will co-ordinate and ensure the effective implementation of individual support plans and mechanisms, including autism specific techniques.

You are required to have –

• Practical experience of supporting people with Autism.
• Experience supporting people who present complex behavioural challenges.
• Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing individual support profiles for people with Autism.

With the following personal attributes –

• Creative and able to use initiative whilst involving the team.
• Calm when faced with conflict/challenge.
• Ability to develop a positive, supportive working environment.

ASTM Caerphilly Application Pack
ASTM Caerphilly Application Form

CASUAL RELIEF WORKERS
Caerphilly
REF : CRW/1127
£6.21 per hour
This is an ideal role for people who cannot commit to contractual hours but want to support people with Autism on a flexible basis. This role allows you to work around your personal commitments as you can choose a variety of shifts throughout the day and night and work the hours that suit you.

Previous experience is not required for the Casual Relief Worker role as full training will be provided.
CRW Application Form
CRW Additional Information Pack

SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT WORKER
REF : SDW/1125
£6.63 - £7.50 per hour (dependant on Experience)
Additional earning depending on sleep in
Working as part of an established team alongside behavioral specialists, you will be supporting five gentlemen with learning disabilities in the Saint Fagan’s area.  The role entails following and developing detailed support plans along with providing opportunities for the gentlemen to gain greater independence.
SDW Application Form
SDW Additional Information 

If you are interested in any of the above posts and would like an information/application pack, please contact Tel: 02920 821197 (24hr recruitment line) quoting the relevant reference code.

These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure under the Criminal Records Bureau.

Closing date for applications: 24th September 2008

Respite Services Cardiff

OHT operates a quality respite service for adults over 25yrs old who have a learning disability. This service enables carers to have much needed breaks to continue their caring role. Within the respite houses and community we provide the person with opportunities to have fun, develop independent living skills and meet new people.  For many service users this has been the first step towards moving away from home.

Respite Vacancies available -

Support Development Worker

Working as part of an experienced team, you will support people with learning disabilities, some of who may challenge the service we provide. You will need experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, have a good value base and be fully committed to supporting service users in planning their support around their personal goals and aspirations.
SDW Additional Information
SDW Application Form

Personal Assistant/Casual Relief Worker

As a Personal Assistant/Casual Relief Worker, you will provide essential support to people with learning disabilities within their own homes and the community. Some of the people we support may challenge the service we provide, so you must have excellent personal qualities, a good value base and a positive approach. Previous experience is not essential.
PA Additional Information
PA Application Form
CRW Additional Information
CRW Application Form

If you are interested in any of the above posts and would like an information/application pack, please contact Tel: 02920 821197 (24hr recruitment line) quoting the relevant reference code.
These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure under the Criminal Records Bureau.

Ongoing Vacancies in Cardiff

Support Development Workers
REF : SDW/1111
£6.63 - £7.50 per hour (Full and Part-time available)
SDW Application Form
SDW Supporting Information

Working as part of an experienced team, you will support people with learning disabilities, some of who may challenge the service we provide. You will need experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, have a good value base and be fully committed to supporting service users in planning their support around their personal goals and aspirations.

Personal Assistants
(REF : PA/1112)
£6.21 - £6.51 per hour (Full and Part-time available)
Personal Assistant Application Form
Personal Assistant Supporting Information

Casual Relief Workers
(REF : PA/1113)
£6.21 per hour
Casual Relief Worker Application Form
Casual Relief Worker Supporting Information

As a Personal Assistant/Casual Relief Worker, you will provide essential support to people with learning disabilities within their own homes and the community. Some of the people we support may challenge the service we provide, so you must have excellent personal qualities, a good value base and a positive approach. Previous experience is not essential.

We provide 24 hour support and shifts are planned on a rota basis, which includes weekends, evenings and nights. Sleep-ins are also a requirement and payment is at a rate of £23.87. We also offer a 6% non-contributory pension scheme, 4 weeks paid holidays and 12 Bank Holidays. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure under the criminal records bureau.

Vacancies in Bridgend

Do you have the right attitude and a genuine commitment to support
individuals with a learning disability?
If so, we are keen to recruit MALE and FEMALE support staff for the
following posts:

Support Development Workers - Bridgend
(REF : SDW/1064)
£6.63 - £7.50 per hour (Full and Part-time available)
SDW Application Form (MSWORD Format)
SDW Application Form (Adobe pdf Format)
SDW Supporting Information

Working as part of an experienced team, you will support people with learning disabilities, some of who may challenge the service we provide. You will need experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, have a good value base and be fully committed to supporting service users in planning their support around their personal goals and aspirations.

Personal Assistants - Bridgend
(REF : PA/1065)
£6.21 - £6.77 per hour (Full and Part-time available)
Personal Assistant Application Form (MSWORD Format)
Personal Assistant Application Form (Adobe pdf Format)
Personal Assistant Supporting Information

As a Personal Assistant, you will provide essential support to people with learning disabilities within their own homes and the community. Some of the people we support may challenge the service we provide, so you must have excellent personal qualities, a good value base and a positive approach. Previous experience is not essential.

For all posts a full induction and training programme will be provided.

We provide 24 hour support and shifts are planned on a rota basis, which includes weekends, evenings and nights. Sleep-ins are also a requirement and payment is at a rate of £23.87. We also offer a 6% non-contributory pension scheme, 4 weeks paid holidays and 12 Bank Holidays.

If you would like an informal chat about the above posts, please contact Ian Isaacs or Jamie Evans on 01656 769073 (during office hours) or for an information/application pack to be sent to you. Please quote the relevant reference number for the post you are interested in. Alternatively, email jamiee@oht.org.uk or visit our website.

These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure under the Criminal Records Bureau.

Closing date: 7th July 2008.
Interview date: 22nd July 2008.

Vacancies in Pembrokeshire

Senior Support Workers
(REF : SSW/969)
£6.63 - £7.50 per hour depending on experience
SSW Job Description
SSW Person Criteria
SSW Job Profile

Contracts for this position can vary from 16-39 hours per week

Support Workers
(REF : SW/970)
£6.21 - £6.51 per hour depending on experience
Support Worker Job Description
Support Worker Person Criteria
Support Worker Job Profile

If you are interested in any of the above posts and would like an information / application pack, please contact the Haverfordwest Office on :
Tel : 01437 774 430 during office hours. Alternatively, email
Pembrokeshire@oht.org.uk
These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure under the Criminal Records Bureau.

We offer competitive terms and extensive training. Shifts are planned on a flexible basis including weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Sleep-in payment is at a rate of £23.00.

We also offer a 6% contibutory (optional) pension scheme on most posts, 4 weeks paid holiday plus 12 bank holiday entitlement.

Ongoing vacancies in other areas

Support Workers - Aberystwyth, Cardigan, Aberaeron
(REF : SW/886)
£6.21 - £6.51 per hour
Support Worker Job Description
Support Worker Person Criteria
Support Worker Job Profile

We offer you competitive terms and extensive training. Shifts are planned on a flexible basis including weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Sleep-in payment is at a rate of £23.00.

We also offer a 6% contributory (optional) pension scheme on most posts, 4 weeks paid holiday plus 12 bank holiday entitlement.

For further information on any of the above positions, Tel:
02920 684722 (Cardiff / Caerphilly)
01656 769073 (Bridgend),
01970 631060 (Aberystwyth), or
01437 774430 (Haverforwest) for an information pack.

Alternatively email : recruit@oht.org.uk
These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure
under the Criminals Records Bureau.

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