Day Services Assistants x 2
Start Date: September 2024
Contract: Part time Permanent
Salary: £22186.85 per annum (15 hours per week / 52 weeks per annum)
Job Expires: 5pm Monday 15th July 2024
Interview Date: Friday 19th July 2024
Location: Sileby Football Club
Homefield is a community-based independent specialist college that offers education, training and independent living skills for people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties. Most of our students are on the Autistic Spectrum with bespoke timetables to suit individual learner’s educational needs and interests.
Your Opportunity
Homefield College prides itself on being an environment where we promote dignity and respect for all, and where aspirations, dreams and goals are a focus.
We are seeking to recruit 2 organised, reliable and empathetic Day Service Assistant to support our beneficiaries maintain and improve their life and employability skills through meaningful activities. You will work collaboratively with a close team to achieve this, contributing new ideas and developing activities and resources to support communication or overcome barriers.
The ideal applicant will be able to work in a busy environment and should have experience of working with young adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. A minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths is also required.
We care about our staff team and to support employees in their role we offer a range of benefits including:
About Us
Homefield College is an independent specialist college and a charity that offers education, care and support to people with learning and communication difficulties.
We have several sites in Leicestershire along with a provision in Nuneaton.
We can offer you:
- A friendly and supportive working environment with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders and a commitment to the professional development of staff.
- Access to CPD to help you grow and develop in your role.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Part-time – 15 hours per week – 52 weeks per year.
- Focussed support on your wellbeing. Homefield has partnered with Health assured to offer free counselling and support to our staff.
- Contributory pension.
Safeguarding Statement
Homefield College promotes equality and diversity, and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
To apply
If you are interested in this post, please complete the application forms, and e-mail them to hr@homefieldcollege.ac.uk. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs and ask that you complete the Homefield Application Form for your application to be considered.
Homefield College promotes equality and diversity and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities, and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Please note – Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than stated should we source a suitable candidate before the closing date.
We look forward to hearing from you.
