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.

Volunteering

We value whatever time you can offer and your skills and knowledge will be a great asset both within Colebrook and the local community. In return for your time and enthusiasm we offer training, opportunities for learning new skills and support to look for paid work. For more details please contact Pat Harvey 01752 205210.

REF: V/WS



Management Committee Members (Voluntary)
To ensure our Board represents a wide range of opinions, backgrounds and skills, we are currently targeting our recruitment to recruit people from BME backgrounds, people with legal, business or marketing backgrounds who are enthusiastic about their local community and committed to social inclusion. This is a real opportunity to make a difference. For further information on our Committee please either call Desanne McAllister, General Manager on 01752 205210.

REF: MCV/WS



LINk/PAPOP Volunteers
We are also now recruiting volunteers who may be interested in LINk (Local Involvement Network) and PAPOP (Plymouth Advisory Panel for Older People). For more information contact Vicky Shipway on 01752 205210 REF:LA/WS



Carers Champions Service Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help with carers’ events , trips and Carers Champions Service. For more information contact Adelle Culver on 01752 205210. REF: CCSV/WS



For an application pack:

If you are interested in any of the above opportunities then please contact us stating the reference of the post you are requesting and either write enclosing an A4 s.a.e. (52p) to: Recruitment, 3 Woodland Terrace, Plymouth PL4 8NL or email personnel@colebrookhousing.co.uk for paid positions or volunteering@colebrookhousing.co.uk for voluntary opportunities. Please note CV’s will not be considered.



Support Workers

We are continually seeking to recruit Support Workers and if you would like to complete and return an application form, we will hold it on file for our next round of recruitment and contact you should be shortlisted for an interview. The application form, job description and person specification can all be downloaded from this site and completed applications should be returned to Personnel Office at 3 Woodland Terrace, Greenbank, Plymouth, PL4 8NL. Please note that due to cost implications we are unfortunately unable to reply to unsuccessful candidates.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Criminal Records Bureau. For further information please download the attachment or visit www.crb.gov.uk

If you require any further assistance or guidance regarding an application, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PDF Resources

 Application Form
 CRB Information Sheet & Ex-Offenders Policy
 Generic Support Worker
 Support Worker Job Description