Vacancies
This page contains details of the current vacancies within Novalis Trust.
If you are interested in applying for any of the vacancies shown on this page or would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please contact our HR team by any of the following methods:
- By completing our online registration form
- By sending an email to jobs@novalis-trust.org.uk
- Bytelephoningour HR team on01453 837 551
- By postto the Head of Human Resources (Address: Novalis Trust, Ebley House, 235 Westward Road, Ebley, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4SX)
A member of our HR team will then get in touch with you to arrange an initial discussion and to provide you with further details of the positions available and our recruitment process.
Key Worker at Cotswold Chine School
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties.
Key workers have a crucial role in each home:
- Establishing key support relationships with children and young people
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
What we offer:
- Excellent training opportunities, including RQF Level 3, Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £12.60 per hour (higher at weekends and higher rates of pay for staff with RQF Level 3) and £89 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,000 per year
- Full time and term time only options available
- Fixed 2-week rota
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Equivalent of 6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
- Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
- Health Cash Plan for Employees
- Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
Requirements for the role:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centred way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help.
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable.
Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.
Senior Care Practitioner at Cotswold Chine School
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The Senior Care Practitioner role is part of a diverse team implementing current best practice models in residential children’s care.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Establishing key support relationships with children and young people
- Offering care, support and guidance to help the children reach their full potential.
- The Senior Care Practitioner also has responsibility for setting good practice standards and guiding and mentoring less experienced staff.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, to include recognised qualifications in Trauma Informed Care and Family Work.
- Annual salary of £38,000 pa
- A Fixed 2 week rota including 2 sleep-in overnight stays each week
- Equivalent of 6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Pension Scheme
- Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
- Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
- Health Cash Plan for Employees
- Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
Requirements for this role are:
- Level 3 Qualification in Residential Care and previous experience is desirable
- Keenness to learn and a willingness to implement our model of approach and best practice models
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you spam folder for this.
Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.
**Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role**
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
• Establishing key support relationships with the residents
• Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
• Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
• Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
• From £12.60 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £35,734.40 per year
• Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
• Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
• Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
• Pension Scheme
• Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
• Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
• Health Cash Plan for Employees
• Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
Requirements for this role are:
• Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
• An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
• Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.
Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.
Are you keen to work with Young People and have a passion for creativity and being active?
Cotswold Chine School, part of Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties. Youth Support Workers are pivotal in creating and supporting tailored activities for young people. As a Youth Support Worker your personality and creativity will be key in shaping and helping children pursue personal aspirations.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- Encouraging young people to engage in a variety of clubs and offsite trips.
- Planning, organising, and running half term programmes.
(All of which promote social development)
Benefits for this role include:
- Training and development opportunities which include recognised qualifications and accredited certificates.
- Salary up to £31,928 per annum with option for overtime.
- Fixed 2-week rota to include one weekend day per fortnight.
- 5.6 weeks holiday
- Pension scheme
- Clear progression career path for staff who wish to develop their careers within the Trust.
- Free onsite parking and free meals provided if working during mealtimes.
- Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
- Health Cash Plan for Employees
- Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
Requirements for the role:
The role would ideally suit someone with previous experience in sports coaching/ young people’s mentoring/ performing arts/creative activities;
or
who holds a qualification in Psychology/Sports and Exercise /Sports Coaching/ Youth and Community/Working with Children & Families.
Successful candidates will have:
- A motivated, creative, and empathetic approach
- Enthusiasm to work with and support the development of young people
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities with young people
- Confidence to contribute and collaborate with the youth support team and wider care team
- A keenness to learn and implement Trauma Informed Practice
- Previous experience in working with children and young people is desired
- Driving licence –desired
Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Supporting residents to engage in activities, build skills and enabling them to live purposeful, happy and independent lives.
- Accessing community activities and services
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities, including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care.
- Salary £30,724.20 per annum
- 2 Week fixed shift pattern
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Pension Scheme
- Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
- Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
- Health Cash Plan for Employees
- Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
Requirements for this role are:
- Some experience of working with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Creative, kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check you spam folder for this.
Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.
*Please note, sponsorship is not available on this role*
Would you like to make a difference and work for a charity?
Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The Senior Adult Support Worker role is based at Paradise House, a residential home for people aged 18-65.
Responsibilities for this role:
- Working collaboratively and leading a small team of staff supporting and enabling the people who live at Paradise House to live their best lives.
- Supporting and embedding our vision and values at paradise House
- Establishing key support relationships with the people living at Paradise House
- Giving them the care, guidance and support they need to thrive
- Fun and laughter whilst taking part in many different activities for leisure and skills development.
Benefits for this role include:
- Excellent training opportunities including a Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- From £13.13 per hour and £79 sleep in rate which equates to an average salary of £36,891.92 per year
- Fixed 2-week rota of 42 hours and 2 sleep in shifts per week
- Staff supported in a community setting with good team relationships
- Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Pension Scheme
- Free onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided
- Entitled to apply for Blue Light discount card
- Health Cash Plan for Employees
- Employee welcome bonus where you could earn an additional £600 in the first year, with payments made between 6 weeks and 1 year (subject to the normal PAYE deductions)
Requirements for this role are:
- Some experience leading people who work with people in a person-centered way is desirable but not essential.
- An ability to adapt your approach to individual needs and come up with creative solutions to overcome challenges will also help
- Kind, caring, adaptable and reliable
An application pack will be sent out once you register your interest, please check your spam folder for this.
Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.