Life Coach jobs in Shepshed

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY :This is an exciting opportunity to become part of one of Charnwoods key service providers for adults and children with learning disabilities and to make a valued contribution to their lives. We provide quality care to adults and children and we comply with relevant CQC and OFSTED requirements.

About us: Glebe House (Charnwood) LTD has been around for over 40 years. We currently support over 100 clients and have around 70 staff members, 30 of those who have been with us for 10+ years.

Glebe House offers a wide range of services for people of all ages in Leicestershire, which are all aimed at improving the lives of the people we support and the lives of those who support them. Our flexible provision includes community life choices, a specialist autism team, overnight short breaks and social clubs for adults, whilst offering Saturday and play schemes for children.

We are looking for well organised, enthusiastic individuals to provide day care support to adults with learning disabilities with the aim of promoting independence and inclusion with opportunities at Glebe House and within the local community. You will:

• Be practical, good with DIY and have the ability to teach others basic woodworking, general maintenance and gardening tasks.
• Support and coach Work Skills clients with learning disabilities. This will involve supporting clients with practical tasks in a workshop as well as working outside in community settings.
• Liaise with clients, carers and support workers to set aims and objectives and work with clients towards these.
• Ensure that risk assessments and health & safety checks are complied with to create a safe working environment.

The person we need must have previous experience of providing care, preferably to somebody with a learning disability. An NVQ level 2 or 3 in a related subject or relevant experience is essential. A car/minibus driver (with 2 years driving experience) is desirable. You should be able to work within a team or alone and be able to use your initiative and understand the needs and rights of those with disabilities. Confidentiality, flexibility and reliability are crucial as well as good communication skills.

We are a friendly, well established team and the successful individual will be provided with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. You will receive a full induction including shadowing, ongoing support and training.

The role is for 21 hours, split between 2/3 weekdays Monday to Friday (to be agreed at interview)

Salary DOE. Starting at £11.44/hr. NVQ 2 qualification up to £11.66/hr and NVQ3 up to £11.78/hr

Mileage and expenses paid

Closing date: 13th December 2024 or sooner if role is filled

Glebe House is an equal opportunities and safeguarding employer

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 21 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Do you know what services Glebe House offers?
• Do you have safeguarding training?
• Are you interested in DIY and woodworking?

Experience:

• working with adults with or without learning disabilities: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Adult NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/12/2024