Shaftesbury has a dynamic and inclusive Christian ethos and strives to be open, enabling, inclusive and courageous.
In addition to a friendly working environment and support to develop, we offer competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and comprehensive benefits.
We are committed to being a ‘learning organisation’ which means we will invest in supporting your career and personal development. You’ll receive on the job training, as well as support gaining professional qualifications.
Management and leadership training is available to develop excellent leaders and managers. We understand the importance of supporting our staff. Flexible working, sick pay and a range of other leave is available to help too.
Other benefits include:
Pension scheme
You will be automatically enrolled in our pension scheme after you have completed three months of service if you fulfil the criteria.
Welcome bonus
A welcome bonus of £500 is paid on your 1 year anniversary for front line roles up to a Team Leader (terms and conditions apply).
Employee forum
It is important you have a voice and can share your experience of working for Shaftesbury, including what could make it better – the Employee forum is a space to share ideas to help shape our future.
Employee Assistance Programme
Shaftesbury is committed to support employees with health and wellness support. You can read about our Employee Assistance programme here. We have a range of other health benefits available including: eye tests, virtual GP, cancer and eldercare support.
Rewards schemes
Shaftesbury offers a range of reward schemes to celebrate achievements of our outstanding staff.
Our death in service scheme entitles staff to a lump sum of three times your current salary (i.e. basic salary together with any standard allowances) at the date of death. This will be paid to your beneficiaries or estate. For example, if a member of staff were to die with a current salary of £13,000 his/her beneficiaries or estate would receive a lump sum payment of £39,000.
We undertake your DBS check, with no cost to yourself.
The helpline provides over the phone expert advice on content of a will for employees and their immediate family members.
Crisis24Horizon offers access to an online and mobile service providing real-time security and health information updates and alerts, anywhere in the world.
Peace of mind about a diagnosis with an independent evaluation of diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical condition from a qualified medical professional, other than your primary doctor. This service extends to partners and dependent children under the age of 18 (23 if in full time education).
I’m actively encouraged by management to keep learning... there are plenty of opportunities for more training to further my career.
- Laconia, Enabling Support Worker and Team Leader
Why not join us?
Join Shaftesbury for a challenging, rewarding career that helps make a difference to people living with disabilities.
