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Benefits

Ability aims to be the first choice employer in our sector. We recognise that to achieve this we must offer competitive benefits for all our workers. We offer flexible working arrangements that help to create a diverse workforce. We aim also to invest in developing all our staff whilst encouraging a performance culture that rewards exceptional achievers.


Salary

1/04/2008



Band

A

B

C

D

E

Salary

Set by the board

Up to £43,444

Up to £35,374

Up to £28,140

Up to £21,801




Contribution Assessed Pay

Our contribution assessed pay (CAP) scheme is designed to reward those employees who contribute most to the success of the organisation. CAP awards are assessed annually and added to basic pay or paid as a one-off bonus.


Band

A

B

C

D

E

Salary

Up to 15%

Up to 12%

Up to 12%

Up to 8%

Up to 8%



Annual Leave


Band

A

B

C

D

E

Leave in days

25 -27

25 -27

22 -25

22 -25

22 -25


Pension


Band

A

B

C

D

E

Pensions Trust

Growth Plan

Growth Plan

Growth Plan

Growth Plan

Growth Plan


Health Care Scheme


Band

A

B

C

D

E

Healthsure Cash Plan

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES


Company Car


Band

A

B

C

D

E

Car (or cash equivalent) Provided

YES

YES

QUALIFYING MILEAGE

NO

NO


Other Benefits


Flexible Working Scheme

For Parents with young children

Flexitime Scheme

For Non-Rota workers

Part-time working or job share

Available for most jobs, depending on local circumstances

Positive about Disability

The Coach House and most other work locations are fully wheelchair accessible and Ability is positive about making adjustments for disabled workers

Employee Assistance Programme

A free confidential counselling, information and advice line for all staff



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Current Vacancies

Job Title

Location

Closing Date

Team Leader - (Part -time, hours negotiable)

Worthing

2/05/2008

Salary Band

Starting Salary

Reference

Band D: up to £28,140 (FTE)

Starting salary £21,646 (FTE) plus 8% contribution assessed pay plus contributory pension

TLWO0408

Job Summary

Our service in West Sussex supports adults with learning difficulties to maintain their tenancies and live independently. We seek self motivated and focussed individuals to support our service users to achieve their aspirations.

You will be enthusiastic, customer focussed, committed and have the ability to represent Ability positively.

We offer extensive training, flexible working, contribution related awards, health care scheme and a contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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Job Title

Location

Closing Date

Housing Support Workers - (Full and Part Time)

Slough

2/05/2008

Salary Band

Starting Salary

Reference

Band E: £16,148 - £21,801 (pro rata for Part Time)

Starting salary £16,924 (FTE) plus 8% contribution assessed pay plus contributory pension

HSWSL0408

Job Summary

Ability’s support service in Slough supports adults with learning difficulties to maintain their tenancies and live independently. We seek self motivated and focussed individuals to support our service users to achieve their aspirations.

You will be enthusiastic, customer focussed, committed and have the ability to represent the service positively.

We offer extensive training, flexible working, contribution related awards, health care scheme and a contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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Job Title

Location

Closing Date

Housing Support Workers - (Full and Part Time)

Earley

2/05/2008

Salary Band

Starting Salary

Reference

Salary Band E: up to £21,801 (FTE)

Starting salary £16,148 (FTE) plus 8% contribution assessed pay plus contributory pension

HSWER0408

Job Summary

Our service in Earley supports adults with learning difficulties to maintain their tenancies and live independently. We seek self motivated and focussed individuals to support our service users to achieve their aspirations.

You will be enthusiastic, customer focussed, committed and have the ability to represent Ability positively.

We offer extensive training, flexible working, contribution related awards, health care scheme and a contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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Job Title

Location

Closing Date

Housing Support Worker - Part Time (20 hours pw)

Reading

2/05/2008

Salary Band

Starting Salary

Reference

Band E: up to £21,801 (pro rata)

Starting salary £16,148 (FTE) plus up to 8% contribution assessed pay plus contributory pension

HSWR0408

Job Summary

Our service in Reading provides flexible high quality support to enable disabled people to achieve their aspirations for independent living and manage their tenancies. Reporting to a Team Leader you will agree and deliver support plans that promote inclusion and independence.

You should be a good communicator with experience of working with adults with support needs; you will need to be flexible and willing to learn and develop new skills.

We offer extensive training, flexible working, contribution related rewards, health care scheme and a contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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Job Title

Location

Closing Date

Care Support Workers & Housing Support Workers - Full/Part Time (hours negotiable)

Farnham

2/05/2008

Salary Band

Starting Salary

Reference

Band E: Up to £21,801 (pro rata)

A starting salary of £16,684 (FTE) will be offered plus up to 8% contribution assessed pay plus contributory pension.

HSWF0408

Job Summary

Our services in Farnham provide support to people with learning disabilities living in a range of settings . You will have the opportunity to join a high performing team delivering first choice support services that promote independent living.

You should be a good communicator with experience of working with adults with support needs; you will need to be flexible and willing to learn and develop new skills.

We offer extensive training, flexible working, contribution related rewards, health care scheme and a contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

One of the current vacancies is for night work only and is for 3 nights each week (30 hours); the other vacancies involve day-time working on a rota.

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Job Title

Location

Closing Date

Team Leader - Part Time (17.5 hours)

Chigwell

2/05/2008

Salary Band

Starting Salary

Reference

Band D: up to £28,140 (pro rata)

A starting salary of £22,421 (FTE) will be offered plus up to 8% contribution assessed pay plus contributory pension

TLE0408

Job Summary

Our services in Epping Forest support adults with physical impairments to maintain their tenancies and live independently.

We seek a self-motivated and focused leader to inspire a dedicated and skilled team supporting our service users to achieve their aspirations for independent living.

Your organisational, communication and networking skills will ensure continuous improvement of already high service standards. You will have a talent for developing people and an ability to represent the service positively.

We offer extensive training, flexible working, contribution related rewards, health care scheme and a contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The successful applicant will be expected to be able to travel independently and reasonably efficiently between work locations.

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