Vacancies

This page contains current non-residential vacancies with L'Arche Ipswich. To apply to be a residential assistant click here. To apply for non-residential roles in other L'Arche UK communities, click here.

Assistants and Volunteer Coordinator - Human Resources Coordinator, (Maternity Cover)

Temporary (to cover maternity leave); 37.5 hrs per week

Salary: £25,192pa

We are looking for a dynamic, reflective and resourceful person with an ability to lead effective recruitment initiatives as well as organise and perform the day-to-day HR administration. You will also oversee training and development within the Ipswich community.

The role involves:

  • Working closely with the leadership team to make effective decisions
  • Overseeing all recruitment-related tasks
  • Providing general HR advice to those in the community
  • Providing HR-related support to the assistants, leaders and coordinators
  • Ensuring HR admin is carried out effectively such as sending payroll each month, approving and recording holiday, recording all visa information for workers outside of the UK, etc.
  • Speaking with applicants and volunteers and welcoming them into the community
  • Carrying out part of the induction for assistants as well as overseeing and coordinating training for all assistants
  • Supporting volunteers and accompaniers
  • A driving license would be beneficial but not essential
  • What we offer:
  • Flexible working times
  • As we are a community, the successful applicant will be welcome at events
  • 33 days paid holidays pro rata (including bank holidays).
  • Handover, training and induction given on commencement in post.
  • The successful applicants will be subject to 3 references and a fully enhanced DBS. Confirmation in post is also dependent on successful completion of the probationary period and all required training.

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th February at 9am

If interested, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] 

Deputy Care Coordinator

Permanent; 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

We are looking for an organised and knowledgeable individual with excellent listening and communication skills. Together with the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality person-centred support, and will lead and inspire the houses to ensure we support the practical, social and spiritual needs of everyone in our community.

The successful applicant would be a key part of the way we develop and shape our future. We're looking at the ways we can support our house leaders and in turn provide greater choice for our members with a learning disabilities. As our community grows, we are looking to build on our existing quality and on the unique values of L’Arche, and to explore opening new projects and growing the numbers of people we support. The successful person will have knowledge and experience of management in care or supported housing but far more essential is an enthusiasm for our values, excellent communication and empathy with others, and the ability to inspire those around them. 

To view the job description, please click here

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd February at midday

If interested, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]