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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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Team Leader - (Part -time, hours negotiable)

Worthing

2/05/2008

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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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Housing Support Workers - (Full and Part Time)

Slough

2/05/2008

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

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

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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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Housing Support Workers - (Full and Part Time)

Earley

2/05/2008

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Salary Band E: up to £21,801 (FTE)

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

HSWER0408

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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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Housing Support Worker - Part Time (20 hours pw)

Reading

2/05/2008

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Band E: up to £21,801 (pro rata)

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

HSWR0408

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

Farnham

2/05/2008

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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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Team Leader - Part Time (17.5 hours)

Chigwell

2/05/2008

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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

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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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