HOLME GRANGE SCHOOL

Heathlands Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AL
Tel: 0118 978 1566 e-mail: hr@holmegrange.org
Independent Co-educational School from 3 – 16 years

Required As Soon as Possible

Estates Assistant

Holme Grange is a successful, traditional yet innovative Independent School with a real soul. We aim to
stimulate intellectual curiosity and encourage pupils to embrace challenge. We have high expectations, for
ourselves and our pupils. Pastoral care is the responsibility of every member of staff and is one of the many
strengths of the School.

The School is set in 21 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside and centred around a Grade II listed Victorian
country house with modern additions including our recent and sustainably designed and constructed senior
school.  Outdoor learning is a key area at Holme Grange, and we also have a School farm with livestock and
which grows produce. Holme Grange is committed to sustainability and has won awards for excellence in this
field on more than one occasion.

The post holder will report to the Estates Supervisor as part of the Estates Team and will mainly work on the
grounds and gardening needs of the School.  There will also be the opportunity to work on building maintenance
tasks, and drive school vehicles for which a driving licence is essential.

The role will suit an individual who has a hands-on and proactive approach to their duties, is able to operate as
part of a highly efficient team, and enjoys outdoor work.

Professional  development  opportunities  are  available  and  encouraged.  Among  other  benefits  we  offer
competitive  salaries  and  a  contributory  pension  scheme;  free  lunch  and  refreshments  during  term  time;  an
Employee  Assistance  Programme,  wellbeing  sessions  and  personal  coaching;  staff  discount  scheme;  and  fee
reductions for eligible children attending Holme Grange.

A willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular and pastoral life of our happy and vibrant school is essential.
Holme Grange has its own salary scale.

Holme Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all jobs will
undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level. A Prohibition Check is also carried out. Holme Grange School is
an equal opportunities employer.

Full  details  and  application  form  available  at  www.holmegrange.org or  by  telephoning  0118  978  1566.    Pre-
interview visits welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the HR Team.

Applications will only be accepted by completion of an application form which should be submitted with a letter
of application to the Bursar, Mrs Katie Chorley.

Closing date for applications: until the position is filled

Interviews: as soon as possible

Holme Grange School
Job Description & Person Specification

Job Title:

Estates Assistant

Responsible to:

Estates and Facilities Manager

Hours:

Full time - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a 30 minute break (Hours are flexible)

Purpose of Job:

The Role

To carry out day to day maintenance of the school buildings, its services and grounds in
order to ensure the school is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.

The performance of all the duties and responsibilities shown below will be under the reasonable direction of the
Estates and Facilities Manager, Estates Supervisor, Bursar, Headteacher or other Senior Manager if appropriate.
Under the direction of the Estates Supervisor the Estates Assistant will be required to assist with the security of
the premises and its contents, ensuring that the school's facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard
whilst meeting the operational needs of a day school

Whilst the primary requirements of the appointee will be to meet the gardening and grounds needs of the School
they will also be called upon to carry out various other duties as required. These may include, as well as other
maintenance jobs, assisting the other grounds and maintenance staff in carrying out their duties (particularly in
times of staff absence) and the provision of the occasional delivery and collection service for which the use of a
small van is available. The post holder will be required to drive the School’s minibus for which a formal
qualification (as arranged by the School) will be expected to be achieved.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed regularly and
may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after due consideration

General Requirements

Previous experience in an estate or facilities management role is desirable

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• A good understanding of building maintenance including mechanical and electrical systems
• A good understanding of compliance, health and safety and other statutory regulations
• Hold a valid driver's license
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Previous experience in pitch maintenance for Cricket, Football, Rugby and Athletics desirable but not essential

An ideal Candidate will:

be reliable, flexible and readily available to support the needs of the school
have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills

• Have a proactive approach to general maintenance
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• work well as part of a team and independently
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be confident and a reassuring presence whilst maintaining a professional relationship with students
be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
have basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)
be calm in an emergency and flexible to respond to unexpected situations

Heathlands  Road,  Wokingham,  Berkshire, RG40  3AL

0118 978 1566                   school@holmegrange.org

www.holmegrange.org

 Headteacher Mrs Pippa Adams MEd FCCT

Holme  Grange  Ltd  trading  as  Holme  Grange  School  registered

in  England  No.

9000240  Registered  office  at  Holme  Grange  School,  Heathlands  Road,  Wokingham
RG40  3AL  Registered  as  a  charity  No.  309105

Main Duties

This is a 'hands-on' appointment and the Estates Assistant is expected to be fully involved with the daily duties
being flexible and responsive. It is essential that the candidate is able to demonstrate their ability to work as
part of an effective team. The ability to prioritise work and identify, diagnose and solve problems before they
affect the operation of the school is essential.

Being committed to the safeguarding of children

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• Occasional out of hours work is required, however notice will be given in advance.
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Liaise with the Estates Supervisor regarding work to be carried out
Carry out compliance and legislative checks to ensure the School remains fully compliant
Report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards
Ensure the maintenance of the School estate is maintained to the highest standards. This may include;

o Grass cutting, leaf and litter clearance to maintain a clean and tidy appearance.
o To weed kill as necessary (training will be provided if required)
o To keep all hedges properly trimmed and fences in good condition
o To keep all external areas and other hard surfaces clean and tidy.
o To maintain the woodland path to the athletics field.
o Tending to the flower beds, hanging baskets, vegetables etc.
o Maintain the Adventure Playground, Willow Village, Forest School and Outdoor Learning Areas
o Maintain all the woodland areas with the assistance of outside contractors
o Assist with the management of the School Polytunnel
o Assist with the maintenance of the School ‘Farm’ including mucking out and general up keep of the

pens as well as changing bedding, administering medication and feeding (when required) and working
to maintain the animals welfare

o Ke...

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This role offers the chance to contribute to the Geography Department and help maintain its strong academic record. The post holder will teach Geography, delivering an inspiring and balanced curriculum in line with National Teaching Standards, while assessing and reporting on pupils’ progress.

They will work with the Head of Department to ensure a coherent programme of study, uphold high standards of behaviour, support departmental development and take part in the School’s professional development programme.

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Support Worker, Lostock Hall

£25,467.86 per annum

Looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!

We are seeking a friendly Support Worker to join our Supported Living services in Lostock Hall. Where you will be committed to supporting autistic people to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Our Support Workers focus on encouraging health and well-being and the people we support are at the heart of everything we do!

What do we look for in a support worker?

• A good verbal and written communicator
• Patient, caring and supportive
• A passion to develop and learn new skills
• Ability to work to your own initiative and be a team player

More about the role

The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals. The people supported at this service are looking for a support worker who shares their hobbies and interests which include:

• Cooking and baking
• Arts and crafts and gardening
• Learning new skills
• Access community activities such as local walks
• Supporting people in their voluntary work

Our offer to you

Our teams make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all the hard work they do each day. To support our employees, we offer:

• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness plans
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
• Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject eligibility)
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, which rises with length of service.
• Birthday day off
• Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
• Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year

How do I apply?

If you would like a rewarding role where you can really make a difference, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!

If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab on the left.

The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances

Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:

• Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of your employment history
• Relevant qualifications to the role
• A minimum of 2 reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
• For further Tips on completing your appl...

Mental Health and Complex Needs Caseworker

Hours, Salary, and Location 

Job Title: Mental Health & Complex Needs Caseworker 

Organisation: Elmore Community Services 

Hours: 37.5 Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 

Reports To: Team Manager 

Salary: £28,840-£32,459 (FTE) per annum dependent on relevant experience.

Pension: Employers’ pension contribution rising to 5% on completion of probationary period.  

Location: Elmore offices, 213 Barnes Road, Cowley, with Country wide travel expected 

The Purpose of your Role 

Elmore is a leading expert third sector organisation in the Thames Valley supporting people experiencing complex needs and this role is an excellent opportunity to work in our Oxfordshire Mental Health and Complex Needs Floating Support Team. This team covers several different contracts.

In this role, you would be providing flexible support to adults living in the community with multiple and complex needs arising from a combination of issues, who are struggling to engage with other services and have significant unmet needs. Issues people face include mental health, trauma, homelessness, addictions, learning and communication difficulties, trauma, domestic violence, exploitation, physical health, brain injury, social isolation, offending and anti-social behaviour, child protection, and family breakdown.

You will contribute to reducing homelessness and improving wellbeing for those most at risk, recognising the links between housing issues and other factors such as mental health, addiction, and social isolation. This holistic approach aims not only to secure accommodation but also to empower clients to maintain their tenancies and move towards greater independence within the community.

You will have a non-judgemental and empowering approach, supporting clients both creatively and flexibility with the issues they are currently facing through 1-1 case work. This role is perfect if you are looking to further develop your skills and knowledge of working with complexity in the health and social care sector in Oxfordshire.

We are a caring, passionate and supportive team, that works to a team approach, sharing a wealth of knowledge and maintaining close working relationships with each other. We are committed to the development and wellbeing of our staff alongside providing an excellent service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities 

• To assess potential clients and make recommendations about suitability for our services and work with a caseload of allocated clients (caseload levels are reflective of the complex, chaotic lives of the people we support).

• To creatively support and engage clients with a wide range of support needs (for example mental health problems, homelessness or housing issues, social isolation, family breakdown, offending behaviour, challenging behaviour, finance and debt, alcohol and drug abuse) to achieve goals as defined in support plans that clients have developed.

• To actively manage and update client’s risks in line with Elmore’s risk assessment policy and procedure.

• To act as an advocate for clients to ensure that their voices are heard.

• To support clients to access a range of agencies.

• Contribute to the high performance of the wider Elmore team

• To support and champion Elmore’s values.

• To work within the team approach and to be a supportive and effective part of the team.

• To attend and participate in team meetings, planning meetings and policy reviews.

• To build excellent relationships with, and work as part of a multi-agency team with the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership and other part...

Support Worker: Residential Services (North Lanarkshire)

Your work will be challenging but it will transform lives for generations.

About Simon Community Scotland

Simon Community Scotland is the largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.

Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the support they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.

Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.

Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.

Job Summary

The Simon Community is Scotland's leading homeless charity. We are creative and innovative. We get things done with care and compassion that make a difference to our community, being true to our values. We are a community of staff, volunteers and the people that we support.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about changing expectations and experiences of people we support, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, exclusion and stigma. They often engage in risk taking behaviours that put their physical and mental health, and their lives at risk. Despite the challenges they face they have incredible resilience, survival skills and a wicked sense of humour. They know what a good, and not so good service looks like.

As a residential support worker you will:
 - support the development of life skills and homemaking in preparation for a tenancy,
- provide emotional support,
- help to reduce harm caused by homelessness and trauma.

There is a rolling rota including night shifts and / or sleepovers.

Job Purpose

As a support worker it will be your job to work with a team to:
 - Help people in our community to manage and recover their mental health
 - Support people who use drugs and alcohol to do so as safely as possible
 - Support people who choose to reduce or stop their drug and alcohol use to do so safely
 - Help people in our community to build a positive network of connections that will help them to gain and sustain their own housing
 - Provide emotional and practical support to our community
 - Any other duties directed by your service lead

Key Responsibilities

Our values support:
 - Warmth and positive regard
 - Inclusion and participation
 - Innovation and personalisation of care and support
 - Ambition
 - Partnership
 - Learning and leadership
Your key responsibilities to support those values will be:

 - Developing honest and open relationships with our community that foster trust
 - Using our training and reflective practice to develop additional skills to support and respond appropriately to our community who have experienced trauma
 - Working with people in our community with a wide range of experiences and cultural backgrounds with dignity, respect and kindness
 - Working as part of a team with a range of experiences and knowledge to the benefit of our community
 - Supporting our community to influence their care and support to meet their goals  - Fostering connection, hope, a positive identity and meaning in life and a sense of control for our community
 - Working with other teams in SCS and with partners to support good outcomes for our community
 - Seeking opportunities that will make a difference to our community
 - Ensuring that our places reflect the respect we hold for our community

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications:

Essential:
- SVQ 3 social care or willing to work towards
- SSSC Registered or willing to become so

Desirable:
- Trauma informed practice
- Assist/MHFA/SafeTalk trained
- Naloxone trained
- Mental health or addictions qualificationsExperience:

Essential:
- Experience of providing support to people with a range of challenges including homelessness, mental ill health and addictions
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment which requires quick decision making

Desirable:
- Lived experience of homelessness
- Experience of working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and connecting skillsKnowledge and Skills:

Essential:
- Experience of working with people with a variety of individual and cultural beliefs
- Ability to use empathy and relational skills to build positive relationships with our community and colleagues
- Understanding of and ability to work within ethical and relational boundaries

Desirable:
- Kn...

Volunteers serve as invaluable pillars of support, contributing to the holistic development and well-being of our children and young people. Their dedication and compassion create a nurturing environment where every child/young person feels valued and empowered to succeed. Through their efforts, volunteers offer individualised attention, tailored support, and mentorship, addressing the unique needs of our children & young people. In our schools, volunteers are not just helpers; they are champions of diversity, advocates for inclusion, and catalysts for positive change. If this is you, then look no further! The Moore House Group – Dunkeld Campus is thrilled to invite passionate individuals like you to join our vibrant team of volunteers.

Who are we?

At Moore House Group Dunkeld Campus we aim to provide sector-leading residential and education provision for neurodiverse children and young people aged 5 to 18, who require highly specialised teaching, bespoke pastoral care and a range of dedicated services, including Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychological Interventions.

Our children and young people may not have been able to sustain mainstream school placements, but our small class sizes, combined with individualised and bespoke curriculum pathways ensures that they maximise their potential and fulfil their aspirations at Moore House Group Dunkeld Campus.

Our campus is located in a calm, rural environment near Dunkeld, where we provide specialist:

• Day education
• Residential care and education
• Virtual learning through our Virtual Academy
• Outreach education
• Therapeutic support

Volunteer Opportunities:

Whether you’re interested in education, environmental conservation, community outreach, or event coordination, we have a diverse range of volunteer roles available to suit your interests and talents. From supporting our gardening and horticulture Projects to organising sustainability initiatives, there’s something for everyone!

Contact Us:To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Dunkeld Campus or to get involved, please email at info@moorehouse.org.uk or fill in the application form linked below.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Can you spare a couple of hours each week?
• Do you have a passion to help others?

If yes you could be the person we are looking for

WHY VOLUNTEER

People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Regardless of the motivation, what unites them all is that they find it both challenging and rewarding.

Anyone who has spare time can volunteer. We already have volunteers of many different backgrounds, abilities and ages. There is no upper age barrier, but volunteers must be over 18 years-old.

Volunteers play an important role within our services, offering not only the person who volunteers an opportunity to develop new skills but enabling the adults we support throughout all our services a greater diversity of people.

You will receive support from us to make sure you are a success. You will also get the chance to learn more about Autism.

You will be assisting in the delivery of our social support group services that we currently run.

Whilst knowledge of Autism would be preferable, consideration will be given to those who have an interest in learning new skills, or indeed passing their skills onto others.

You will be acting as a positive role model, encouraging the development of communication and social skills.

The adults that we support often find change very difficult so it is important that if you are considering volunteering that you have availability, which would be pre planned on a four week rota with us.

Coming soon.

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Volunteer

Join the Our Daily Bread Ministries Family!

Our Daily Bread Ministries has always been grateful for the large number of volunteers who give up their time to serve with us in our offices around the world. Without our volunteers, the work we do would simply not be possible. In our UK office we currently have over twenty volunteers who regularly help us to pack and send out our resources.

The willingness of our volunteers is a huge encouragement to us. Their efforts allow us to send vast numbers of resources, including Our Daily Bread, all over the world each year. Many people use Our Daily Bread to help them read God’s Word and draw closer to Him each day. Without the support of our volunteers, we would not be able to serve the Our Daily Bread Ministries’ family; our volunteers are the backbone of our operations!

If you would like to be a part of this incredible team, or if you would just like to find out more about what they do, please let us know. You don’t need any qualifications—just a willingness to serve alongside other members of God’s family. If you can put a booklet in an envelope then you have all you need to help our logistics team pack and distribute our Bible based resources to thousands of people throughout the UK and Europe.

Get Involved!

For more information please contact our office on 015395 64149 or by email at uk@odb.org. We would love to hear from you.

Careers at Response

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.

Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? 

Homeless Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)

Hours – 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Department – Adult Service Delivery

Location – Oxfordshire – Hybrid working with regular visits to client accommodation

What You’ll Be Doing:

Response are recruiting for a Homeless Support Worker within Adult Services, Settled Oxfordshire, to help people who have had experiences of street homelessness, and repeated placements within supported and crisis housing services to sustain their own tenancy, live independently, and move-on into mainstream accommodation. Working closely in partnership with a range of other providers, both voluntary and statutory, you will have the support and guidance of the Service Manager to provide a housing management, support and move-on service to a small group of vulnerable people who have recently experienced homelessness. The accommodation will be located within Oxford City and throughout the County. If you're a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you!

Overall job responsibility:

Some of the core duties include:

• To provide an intensive support and housing management service to a caseload of 9 or 10 clients through proactive floating support.
• To ensure that each client has a comprehensive support plan with achievable goals and outcomes and a robust risk assessment and that both documents will be updated regularly with input of client and other professionals delivering support interventions.
• To provide person centred support to the clients and recognise that they are experts by experience.
• To work with each successful referral to identify interventions that will allow the client to move into the accommodation, sustain their home, and identify and plan for the factors/ challenges that might destabilise their tenancy.
• Supporting clients with benefit applications, affordability assessments and repayment plans.
• To conduct regular visit to the accommodation and support the clients with practical skills such as budgeting, cleaning, etc
• To ensure that the clients will engage with agencies providing support with addressing needs such as substance misuse, offending, accessing education, employment and training.
• To ensure that clients are encouraged to engage in meaningful activities.
• To ensure that the properties are safe and compliant with Health and Safety regulations
• To ensure that internal and external stakeholders and partnership agencies are informed about progress of each client.
• Provide a housing management service for the clients, including dealing with rent arrears, managing anti-social behaviour, dealing with other breaches of the tenancy agreement, serving notices and reporting and ordering any repairs.
• Be aware of early signs of abuse, potential safeguarding and ensure that reporting procedures are followed when Safeguarding is triggered.
• To provide regular reports on the progress of each case.
• To support the client with understanding their move on options and create a realistic move on plan for each client including increasing living skills, preparing for and finding work, move on, budgeting, substance misuse and much more.

The Successful Applicant:

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have: 

• GCSE’s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development
• Solid understanding of homelessness and issues connected to it.
• Ability to effectively engage with clients and provide non judgmental support and advice.
• Good Communication Skills, written, verbal & listening.
• Safeguarding.
• Understanding on complex trauma and personality disorder.
• Working with clients with history of homelessness, ...