Supported Housing Scheme (Acquired Brain Injury), Colchester (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£24,326 a year
The vacancy
Our specialist housing service (Berryfields) in Colchester empowers people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) to rebuild their lives, regain independence, and thrive within the community.
If you're passionate about making a difference and working collaboratively in a values-driven organisation, this role is your opportunity to shine!
About the Role
Based at our Berryfields scheme in Colchester, you'll support customers in developing life skills, gaining independence, and working toward recovery. While we don't provide personal care , we offer housing-related support tailored to individual needs.
This is a rota-based role, with 7.5-hour shifts that include evenings and weekends, ensuring our service is there when it's needed most.
What You'll Do
No two days are the same, but a typical day might start with checking in on customers to discuss their goals and any support they need. You'll help with practical tasks like budgeting, accessing benefits, or preparing for training and education opportunities. Later, you might liaise with partner agencies to arrange specialist support or attend a team meeting to review progress. Throughout the day, you'll ensure records are updated, safeguarding concerns are acted upon, and customers are empowered to take the next steps toward independence.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role is all about empowering our customers to thrive. It means helping them build confidence, sustain their housing, and achieve personal goals. It's about working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to maintain a safe, high-quality, and compliant service. Most importantly, success means being part of a team that's making a real difference in people's lives every day.
About You
You're kind, empathetic, and driven to make a meaningful impact. You'll bring:
Why Join Peabody?
We live by our values: Be kind, Do the right thing, Love new ideas, Celebrate diversity, Keep our promises, and Pull together . Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a real difference every day.
Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:
How to Apply
To be considered, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.
We value your experience and perspective. In your personal statement, please provide clear evidence of how you meet the criteria outlined in this advert. This is essential for us to understand your suitability for the role.
If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk.
Interviews will be taking place week commencing 3 February 2025
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.
Our specialist housing service (Berryfields) in Colchester empowers people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) to rebuild their lives, regain independence, and thrive within the community.
If you're passionate about making a difference and working collaboratively in a values-driven organisation, this role is your opportunity to shine!
About the Role
Based at our Berryfields scheme in Colchester, you'll support customers in developing life skills, gaining independence, and working toward recovery. While we don't provide personal care , we offer housing-related support tailored to individual needs.
This is a rota-based role, with 7.5-hour shifts that include evenings and weekends, ensuring our service is there when it's needed most.
What You'll Do
No two days are the same, but a typical day might start with checking in on customers to discuss their goals and any support they need. You'll help with practical tasks like budgeting, accessing benefits, or preparing for training and education opportunities. Later, you might liaise with partner agencies to arrange specialist support or attend a team meeting to review progress. Throughout the day, you'll ensure records are updated, safeguarding concerns are acted upon, and customers are empowered to take the next steps toward independence.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role is all about empowering our customers to thrive. It means helping them build confidence, sustain their housing, and achieve personal goals. It's about working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to maintain a safe, high-quality, and compliant service. Most importantly, success means being part of a team that's making a real difference in people's lives every day.
About You
You're kind, empathetic, and driven to make a meaningful impact. You'll bring:
- Experience using support planning and risk assessment tools.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety.
- Strong communication, report writing, and IT skills.
- Resilience, adaptability, and confidence to lone work when needed.
- A QCF Level 2 (or higher) in Health & Social Care—or the willingness to work toward it.
Why Join Peabody?
We live by our values: Be kind, Do the right thing, Love new ideas, Celebrate diversity, Keep our promises, and Pull together . Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a real difference every day.
Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:
- 25 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays
- two additional paid volunteering days each year
- flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
- 4 x salary life assurance
- up to 10% pension contribution
- the opportunity to broaden your skills and enhance your professional development by undertaking a level 3 qualification, supported by us
How to Apply
To be considered, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.
We value your experience and perspective. In your personal statement, please provide clear evidence of how you meet the criteria outlined in this advert. This is essential for us to understand your suitability for the role.
If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk.
Interviews will be taking place week commencing 3 February 2025
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.
Closing date: Tue 28/01/2025 at 23:59
Job reference: 3726589