Current Job Vacancies at Colebrook Housing Society

Colebrook Housing Society employs over 50 staff, the majority of whom work closely with the people we support. Our recruitment programme is timetabled throughout the year based on the needs of the organisation and current staffing levels, although we are also happy to receive applications at anytime.

Colebrook Housing Society is committed to good employment practice and to implementing the following principles:

• Effective teamwork
• Providing a positive climate, working environment and structure
• Maintaining appropriate health and safety policies on our premises at all times
• Creative and personal opportunities, as well as an effective core training programme which will be provided to enable our employees to realise their full potential
• Promoting and implementing equal opportunities in employment
• Harassment and discrimination issues will be addressed and appropriate action taken in addition to all staff receiving anti-discriminatory practice training
• Employees will be rewarded fairly and on the basis of:
  • the job for which they are employed
  • their performance and experience
  • the standards prevailing within the sector in which we operate
• It is our intention to continue to recruit and retain a high calibre of staff,and to ensure each applicant is treated in a consistent and fair manner in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Any disciplinary issue or individual grievance shall be treated fairly, consistently, reasonably and at the earliest possible opportunity

These principles are subject to continual review so that at all times, current legislative changes and best practice guidelines are taken into consideration. Details of any current vacancies are shown below.

Funding and Research Development Worker (22.5 hours per week) £19,000 (pro rata)

To work with Colebrook’s funding strategy and business plan and pursue new funding streams regarding unmet needs and foster new partnerships across the city of Plymouth. This is a 1 year fixed term contract. REF FRDW/WS
Interview: 5th March 2010.
Closing date: 5.00 pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Fundraising and Research Development Worker Job Description
Colebrook Application Form
CRB Information Sheet & Ex-Offenders Policy

 

Support Workers (Full Time) £16,000 - £17,500

To provide support to people with a range of support needs, but primarily mental health and learning disabilities initially, in a variety of settings dependent on team. This is a 1 year fixed term contract with the possibility to extend, funding permitting. REF SW/WS
Interview: 2nd March 2010 
Closing date: 5.00 pm Wednesday 17th February 2010
Support Worker Job Description
Colebrook Application Form
CRB Information Sheet & Ex-Offenders Policy

 

Community Involvement Worker (22.5 hours per week) £17,500 (pro rata)

To work with the communication and engagement strategy of the Local Involvement Network (LINk) and Plymouth Advisory Partnership for Older People (PAPOP), and support members to get more actively involved, gathering health and social care feedback and promoting the LINk / PAPOP to local communities. This is a 1 year fixed term contract. REF CIW/WS
Interview: 10th March 2010 
Closing date: 5.00 pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Community Involvement Worker Job Description
Colebrook Application Form
CRB Information Sheet & Ex-Offenders Policy

 

Casual Support Workers (Variable hours at flexible times) £7.00 per hour

To provide basic support to a range of people on a pre-agreed basis. REF CSW/WS
Interview: 11th March 2010 
Closing date: 5.00 pm Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Casual Support Worker Job Description
Colebrook Application Form
CRB Information Sheet & Ex-Offenders Policy

 

 

If you are interested in any of the above opportunities then please read and refer to the Job Decriptions and CRB Information Sheet & Ex-Offenders Policy and download the application form above. For an application pack: Please state the reference of the post(s) you are requesting. If you would like a paper copy please write enclosing an A4 s.a.e. (61p) to: Recruitment, 3 Woodland Terrace, Plymouth PL4 8NL. If you would like a copy emailed then please email personnel@colebrookhousing.co.uk Please note CV’s will not be considered.
All Appointments are subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure

 

 

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