Job Description

Roles Available:

2 x 5 days (32.5 hours) Monday to Friday - 9:15am - 3:45pm

2 x 1 day (6.5 hours ) Wednesday - 9:15am - 3:45pm

Salary:

12.60 per hour

Are you ready to start 2025 with a career that makes a real difference? Join our team at

Uplands Enterprise Trust

, where every day brings the chance to empower young adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs. We're offering more than just a job - we're offering a purpose.

About Us

UET provides care and support to a range of young adults living with additional needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and other medical, physical, sensory, and health needs. UET is a Swindon-based charity that empowers young people and adults (YP&A) with additional needs to help themselves. Run by enthusiastic, skilled, and creative staff and guided by a knowledgeable board of voluntary Trustees, UET is constantly evolving to improve the lives of disabled young people in Swindon and surrounding areas.

Skills for Work Provision

This provision offers a work and life skill focused program tailored for individuals with additional needs, helping our young people develop transferable skills in real-world settings. Our goal is to empower our young people with the skills, confidence, and professionalism required to transition into independent & supported living environments, volunteering, or employment and enhance social interaction in diverse settings.

What We Offer

Our program emphasizes hands-on experience across various industries, helping participants develop transferable skills in real-world settings.

Hospitality

Gain expertise in customer service. Learn food hygiene and infection control. Develop confidence in a bustling catering environment.

Farm Work

Experience horticulture, agriculture, and woodwork. Build discipline and appreciate teamwork in a productive, outdoor setting.

Enterprise

Operate specialized equipment for t-shirt and mug printing. Create and market goods Learn product design, production, and business management.

Logistics

Participate in stock and supply distribution across Swindon. Understand inventory management and delivery operations.

E-Commerce

Manage order processing, packing, and posting for online sales. Develop familiarity with digital business operations.

General Responsibilities:

Communicate with the YP&A, parents/carers, colleagues, and other professionals in a professional manner. Communicate with YP&A using a variety of individual methods including PECs, visual aids, sign language and technology. Administering medication when needed, training will be provided. Supporting with personal & intimate care To provide simple medical aid as and when necessary and take all reasonable steps to ensure health and safety. Ensure that the YP&A gain the most from tasks, having the opportunity to try new things, developing our offer, and researching new opportunities to keep the offer fresh and relevant. Understand that each YP&A is an individual and therefore the day is tailored to deliver the best outcomes. Responsible for recording and capturing YP&A progress including input monitoring and reviewing of work programmes. To prepare for daily activities, ensuring resources are ready and clean and tidy after use. Be a positive role model to YP&A. Upholding UET policies and procedures. Be mindful of and act in accordance with safeguarding and health & safety procedures. Take part in staff meetings and training when required.

What's on Offer

Full training and career development Charity worker discounts (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more) EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families) Company pension scheme
Please note that our organisation is based over several sites in and around the Swindon area and you may be required to work to work from different sites, as directed by your Line Manager / Lead.

The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description. The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not themselves justify the re-valuation of a post.

The Trustee body retains the right to implement changes to this job description to reflect changes in the demands of the post and this will be done in consultation with the post holder.

Uplands Enterprise Trust (UET) recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all our young people and adults (YP/A).

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Application question(s):

Please state which hours you are looking for from list below:
2 x 5 days (32.5 hours) Monday to Friday - 9:15am - 3:45pm
2 x 1 day (6.5 hours ) Wednesday - 9:15am - 3:45pm

Experience:

Adult Care / Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person