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Investing in our People

"... a Culture of Support and Leadership"

Michael Jennings, the Investors in People assessor visited Ability in January 2007 to carry out his third assessment of the Association. He interviewed 26 members of staff – all of whom he found inspiring.

Below are some of the relevant highlights of his report and you can click the link below to see the full text of the 2007 IIP report:

“The one thing that stood out above everything was the enthusiasm and commitment of everyone to the prevailing culture of support and leadership … and the very high level of genuine consultation and listening ...”“

“There is a systematic yet responsive approach to helping people develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to deliver the Association’s aims. I have no doubt that the processes in place to support people’s development will be strong enough to cope as and when Ability does expand to be the First Choice employer in the sector.”

“A lot has been done to encourage a culture where people want to and are able to put their ideas forward to improve the performance of the Association. People said how they had been encouraged to have a go at taking on greater responsibilities before having to commit themselves.“

"The revised appraisal scheme recognises and rewards people in terms of both their contributions and achievement of key targets and objectives. In addition, people’s efforts are celebrated in the Newsletters, through internal promotions and regular ‘thank yous’.

Click here to download the full 2007 IIP report

To find out what our staff say about working for Ability click here:

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Housing Support Worker FT 40 hrs per week, Ruislip

Housing Support Worker FT 40 hrs per week, Ruislip

Job Title

Location

Closing Date

Housing Support Worker FT 40 hrs per week

Ruislip

6/08/2010

Salary Band

Starting Salary

Reference

Salary band E: up to £22,455 pa

Starting salary £18,300 pa plus up to 8% contribution assessed pay plus contributory pension

YTL0710

Job Summary

Ability's supported living service in Ruislip provides housing related support and domiciliary care to adults with learning disabilities and health care needs. This position involves personal care and sleep ins would also be part of this role.

Empathy, communication skills and team work are vital for this role. Your positive 'can do' attitude and commitment to the highest standards of customer service will be highly valued. We offer a culture of support and leadership; extensive training; flexible working; contribution related rewards; health care scheme and contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Interviews to be held week commencing 16th August, 2010

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Housing Support Worker full time 40 hrs pw, Bournemouth

Housing Support Worker full time 40 hrs pw, Bournemouth

Job Title

Location

Closing Date

Housing Support Worker full time 40 hrs pw

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1/08/2010

Salary Band

Starting Salary

Reference

Salary Band E up to £22,455 pa

Starting salary £16,650 pa plus up to 8% contribution assessed pay plus contributory pension scheme

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Job Summary

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Empathy, communication skills and team work are vital for this role. Your positive 'can do' attitude and commitment to the highest standards of customer service will be highly valued. We offer a culture of support and leadership; extensive training; flexible working; contribution related rewards; health care scheme and contributory pension. We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Interviews to be held w/c 09th August, 2010

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Support Worker part time 25 hours pw, Farnham

Support Worker part time 25 hours pw, Farnham

Job Title

Location

Closing Date

Support Worker part time 25 hours pw

Farnham

1/08/2010

Salary Band

Starting Salary

Reference

Salar band E up to £22,455 pa

Starting salary £10,468.75 pa plus up to 8% contribution assessed pay plu contributory pension

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Job Summary

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Empathy, communication skills and team work are vital for this role. Your positive 'can do' attitude and commitment to the highest standards of customer service will be highly valued. We offer a culture of support and leadership; extensive training; flexible working; contribution related rewards; health care scheme and contributory pension.

We value the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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