Work Opportunities

Current Vacancies

• Leather Workshop Leader

  The primary purpose of our workshops is to provide a meaningful work experience, where the young adults we support also contribute to the community they live/work in and this creates a sense of achievement and togetherness

  The Workshop leader role will also support and foster meaningful (work) experiences to allow students to build confidence and to have the resilience to help them in the process of self-discovery aimed at helping them to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, develop the range of emotional experiences, increase their self-esteem, self-confidence and self-awareness.

  Purpose of role:

  To plan, prepare and deliver learning and work activities as part of Beannachar’s Day Service ‘learning for life and work’ programme

  Additional points specific to the work area.

  
  

  32 hours per week

  Salary £19,219.20 (£369.60 per week)

  If you are interested in this position, please complete the application form and email to recruitment@beannachar.org

  
  

  Closing date 30th April 2024

  
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• Part Time Cook

  The Cook will be solely responsible in producing a home cooked mid-day meal and supper for approximately 12 people, Thursday and Friday, using locally sourced fresh produce. They will have responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen and the delivery of quality meals to the residents and staff. Tasks will include food ordering and stock control, menu planning, accommodating special dietary needs, a requirement for rigorous cleanliness and infection control procedures, guiding and supporting a volunteer support worker either alone, or alongside a person with learning disabilities will be required.

  16 hours per week

  Salary £9518.08 (£183.04 per week)

  If you are interested in this position, please complete the application form and email to recruitment@beannachar.org

  
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• ​Lead Practitioner - Female Applicants Only

  This role is to support a young woman with additional support needs. Personal care is a requirement of the role. Due to the nature of the role, only female applicants may apply.

  Lead Practitioners are integral to a well-performing team. They will lead shifts and will do so, ensuring that all the quality standards and values associated with the house are met by the team members that are on duty with them.
  

  This is a key role as it provides the opportunity to work directly with students and to provide on the job coaching for staff at the same time. Lead Practitioners are expected to be role models for other members of the team, in providing best quality care practice. Lead Practitioners will also contribute to the student’s Personal Support Plans and the Performance Management of the staff team.

  40 hours per week

  Salary £23,940.80 (£460.40 per week)

  If you are interested in this position, please complete the application form and email to recruitment@beannachar.org

  
  

  
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• ​Support Worker

  Support workers work directly with people with special needs; providing personal care and developmental support, as needed, by each individual student both in the houses and sometimes in the workshops. The support worker actively promotes the rights of our students as individuals; helps them to achieve their potential by strengthening areas where they can develop; and assists in creating a safe and homely environment.
  

  40 hours per week

  Salary £23,795.20 (£457.60 per week)

  If you are interested in this position, please complete the application form and email to recruitment@beannachar.org

  
  

  
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• Bank/Relief Support Worker

  We are also looking for Bank/Relief Support Workers.

  £11.44/hour
  

  If you are interested in this position, please complete the application form and email to recruitment@beannachar.org

  
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• Work Experience Placements

  (Social Work) University student placements at Beannachar

  Beannachar supports the work experience needs of university students by providing practical placements which contribute to their personal and professional development. Beannachar can offer a unique practice placement (practical university semesters) and is looking for university students who are enthusiastic, resourceful, and responsible learner/ practictioners. Many students have successfully completed practical placements at Beannachar, and we welcome UK and International students from a range of disciplines. These placements are as per the Voluntary Co-worker placements, and applications are handled accordingly.

  For more information, please contact hazel.macklin@beannachar.org