Support Worker (RF Works Coach)
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- Realise Futures
- Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5NZ
- Salary: 15900 actual per annum
- Hours: 22.2 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
Reference: 0688
Location: Growing Places Claydon.
Realise Futures is seeking a Support Worker (RF Works Coach)to join our team at Growing Places.
No two days are the same youll play a vital role in supporting individuals with varying needs to engage and develop through horticultural activity in a vocational setting.
Key Responsibilities:
deliver tailored support and coaching to individuals at our 2 acre horticultural site adapting your approach and methods to meet their needs
work collaboratively with the team to create a positive and inclusive environment that provides purposeful activity for our clients.
Requirements:
a passion for people progression and working outdoors but no horticultural experience necessary
excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people with differing levels of capacity and understanding
ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations
a full clean driving licence is desirable but not essential as you may be required to drive company vehicles and on occasion work from other sites
role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We will offer you:
full training and ongoing support
a dynamic and supportive team environment
the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled.
This role is 22.2 hours per week over 3 weekdays: Monday Tuesday and Thursday.
For an informal discussion please call Tom Field RF Works Manager on or email
To download a copy of the full job description please visitour website
The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities.
Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal & government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work learning and life through four company departments Learning Coaching and Advice Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).
We provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England we employ approximately 230 staff 40% of which have a declared disability.
Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults young people and children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including:
flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)
performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process
45p per mile expenses (cars first 10000 miles excluding commute)
an Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: 150 per individual OR 500 shared across your team
an Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.
25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
additional day of paid leave around your birthday
additional paid wellbeing day
additional paid volunteer day
3 days additional annual leave after 3 years service
an additional days paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures
disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence
a confidential counselling service 24 hours a day 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family
trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders
a Cycle to Work scheme
an Occupational pension scheme.
Toapplypleasecompletetheonlineapplicationformon our website
Job Ref: 128-26
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RealiseFuturesCIC
A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in four divisions Learning and Development Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
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