Work With Us
We know that employing the right people is essential for us to deliver the high standards of support and quality of provision that our service users deserve. Not only is it important that our staff members are highly skilled and experienced, they must also genuinely want to help people with learning disabilities to have fulfilling lives. A kind, caring, and respectful approach is vital and an ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all aspects of their work is essential.
We expect from all of our team:
- Commitment and dedication to ensuring that the lives of our service users are the best they can be
- Willingness to embrace change
- A flexible and ‘can do’ approach to everything
- Honesty and loyalty
- Always willing to step in and help to support your colleague and our service users
What you can expect from us:
- Friendly, supportive and respectful colleagues
- Vibrant and interesting work environments
- Support to develop and grow, both personally and professionally
- Access to good training opportunities
- Fair and equal treatment in terms of remuneration and other benefits
- Recognition for good performance
Job Vacancies
Head of Finance Location: Bisterne, Ringwood | Full Time | Circa £60k+ depending on experience
Location: Bisterne, Ringwood | Full Time | Circa £60k+ depending on experience
This is an exciting, brand-new role offering an opportunity to play a key part in the continuing development, growth and sustainability of an established charity, with over 40 years’ experience in the learning disability sector.
Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, company pension scheme, and a health benefits scheme.
The Stable Family Home Trust is a registered charity that supports people with learning disabilities to live as independently as they can and participate within their communities as much as possible. We offer supported living and residential living homes, and day services that offer a wide range of activities and opportunities that support the development of skills, improve confidence and self-esteem, enabling our clients to live their best lives.
We are looking for a competent, experienced finance lead to oversee the financial performance of the Trust and ensure that all financial processes are compliant with the financial control requirements of the Charity Commission. As part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) you will play a key role in achieving the strategic direction and sustainability of the Trust and will have responsibility for all financial functions of the Trust.
A key element of this role is to Work with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees on setting up a separate entity associated with the Trust E.g. Community Interest Company to manage our housing portfolio in the long-term.
To be shortlisted for this role we require an application form to be completed and submitted.
Closing Date 10th July.
If you would like more information please contact the HR Department via: recruitment@sfht.org.uk
Assistant Manager Location: Southbourne, Bournemouth | 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday | £30,135 per annum
Location: Southbourne, Bournemouth | 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday | £30,135 per annum
We have a fantastic new opportunity at our Day Service in Southbourne as Assistant Manager.
If you are seeking an opportunity to lead on the development and growth of an exciting day service provision that champions the extraordinary contribution that people with additional needs can make to our community, th
The Stable Family Home Trust was established over four decades ago with the aim of providing a caring and therapeutic environment for adults with learning disabilities. Over the years the Trust has diversified and strengthened its offer and now supports over 50 people through our eight Supported Living Homes.
We are a values-based organisation and our main aim is to support people to have choices and live their lives as independently as possible. Each of our service users has a personalised support plan created around their individual aspirations and needs that help them develop their skills and confidence, so that they can participate in a wide range of opportunities and make a positive contribution to the community in which they live.
About You:
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and creative individual to take on the role of Assistant Manager at The Bradbury Centre on Southbourne Grove. In this position, you will not only provide direct support to individuals, you will also lead and inspire a team, support the development of the retail side of the service, and develop the day service programme to ensure it offers myriad opportunities to help people develop their skills, confidence and participate within their local community.
You have experience in a supervisory or senior role and are confident in developing, mentoring, and supporting a team, and understand the importance of fostering a collaborative, respectful, and supportive working environment.
If you believe that every person should been seen and valued, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join an organisation that embraces creativity, proactive and collaborative approaches, and equity and diversity.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop a structured timetable of activity that provides learning and development opportunities, creative opportunities and leisure activities, utilising the skills of colleagues and other local organisations that have skills that will enhance the programme with the purpose of enabling our clients to live fulfilling lives and build their own positive support networks.
- Build positive relationships with local businesses and organisations to enhance the programme offer and provide opportunities for clients to access community activities, and employment and volunteering opportunities.
- Ensure that the care and support delivered to our clients meets all required standards and is focused on person-centre support, ensuring that support plans and our case management system are kept updated.
Only UK-based candidates with the right to work in the UK can apply as we are un able to provide visa sponsorship.
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, reply to this advert with your CV and brief covering letter, visit our website www.sfht.org.uk or contact the HR Department via: recruitment@sfht.org.uk
Activity Support Worker Location: Highcliffe, Dorset | Part-time 20 Hours Wed - Fri | £13.00 per hour
Location: Highcliffe, Dorset | Part-time 20 Hours Wed - Fri | £13.00 per hour
Love the outdoors, enjoy connecting with people, and want a job where you can really make a difference? We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Activity Support Worker to join the Stable Family Home Trust.
For over 40 years, the Stable Family Home Trust has provided a caring, therapeutic environment for adults with learning disabilities. Today we support more than 50 people across seven Supported Living Homes and up to 100 people through our Day Services, based across three beautiful sites in the Ringwood and Bournemouth areas.
We’re a values-based organisation focused on giving people real choices and helping them live as independently as possible. Every service user has a personalised support plan built around their own goals, helping them build skills, confidence and connections in their community.
About You:
We’re looking for a dedicated, creative and enthusiastic Activity Support Worker with a passion for gardening and merchandising. You’ll combine your love of nature with a genuine desire to support people in engaging, enriching activities — whether that’s teaching gardening skills, serving customers in the café, or leading outdoor sessions that encourage personal growth.
You tailor your support to each person’s interests and needs, and you’re committed to creating an environment that promotes independence and well-being.
If you believe everyone deserves to be seen and valued, you’ll fit right in with an organisation that champions creativity, collaboration, and equity and diversity.
About the Role:
As part of the Day Services team, you’ll provide day-to-day support that promotes independent living and helps people enjoy an active, fulfilling life in the community. Hours and days can be flexible.
Day to day, you’ll coach and support service users in plant care, visual merchandising and customer service, always promoting their independence, rights and dignity. You’ll build strong relationships with service users, families and colleagues, follow risk assessments, and — with full training — administer medication and keep accurate records in line with our policies.
You’ll need to be UK-based with the right to work in the UK, as we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date 22nd July
Personal Assistant / Support Worker Location: Southbourne, Dorset | Full-time & Part-time Vacancies 16 - 40 Hours | £13.00 per hour + additional pay for sleep-ins
Location: Southbourne, Dorset | Full-time & Part-time Vacancies 16 - 40 Hours | £13.00 per hour + additional pay for sleep-ins
We have some fantastic new job opportunities within a brand-new Supported Living service opening in the Southbourne area in January for enthusiastic and self-motivated Personal Assistant/ Support Workers.
The Stable Family Home Trust is a values-led organisation where people always come first. Our main purpose is to support adults with learning disabilities to develop the skills and confidence that enable them to live their lives as independently as possible; to participate in their local communities and be valued for the extraordinary contribution they make to our society. We run a varied and exciting day services programme from our three sites in Christchurch, Ringwood and Southbourne, and run supported living and residential living services in Southbourne and Ringwood.
The Trust is a Registered Charity established in 1980 by a group of families whose young adult children had learning disabilities – we now support over 100 people every year.
About You:
You are a kind, patient, and reliable individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. You understand the importance of promoting independence, dignity and choice, and you’re committed to providing personcentred support that respects each individual’s unique needs and preferences. Experience in support or care work is desirable, however, what matters most is your attitude, your willingness to learn, and your ability to build trust and genuine relationships. You will be a good communicator, team player, and someone who brings warmth, empathy, and professionalism to everything you do. You will be comfortable supporting people with day-to-day tasks such as personal care, cooking, attending appointments, or accessing the local community, and you do so in a way that empowers and promote independence. You will be adaptable, dependable, and understand the importance of boundaries, confidentiality, and safeguarding.
About the Role:
As a Personal Assistant/Support Worker you will help provide day-to-day core and one-to-one support to service users in the supported living houses, ensuring that the support meets the high standards expected by the Trust, and enables our service users to live their lives with independence as a valued member of their local community.
UK based candidates with the right to work in the UK (we cannot provide visa sponsorship).
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, reply to this advert with your CV and brief covering letter, visit our website www.sfht.org.uk or contact the HR Department via email: recruitment@sfht.org.uk.
Retail and Community Skills Assistant Location: Bradbury Centre, Southbourne | 32 hours a week | £21,632 per annum
Location: Bradbury Centre, Southbourne | 32 hours a week | £21,632 per annum
Love retail? Passionate about helping people build great skills in the community? At The Stable Family Home Trust, this role is both.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, people-focused Retail & Community Skills Assistant who is, at heart, a support worker with a shop counter. You’ll use our vibrant shop at the Bradbury Centre in Southbourne or at Gifted in Highcliffe as a training ground — helping adults with learning disabilities develop the real-life skills, confidence and independence they need to thrive, both in work and in their wider community.
Day to day, you’ll coach and mentor clients as they learn everything from serving customers and handling money to stock-taking and display, building skills that open doors to future employment and volunteering. You’ll also connect with local artists and makers, and help plan community workshops and events — creating genuine opportunities for our clients to participate, contribute and be valued outside the Centre’s walls.
This is a role where the shop is the setting, but the person in front of you is always the priority. We need someone who is as comfortable supporting and encouraging a client through a new task as they are running a till or restocking a shelf.
We’re a values-led organisation, and we need someone who lives them too:
Choice — giving people the information they need to decide for themselves
Collaboration — working with our communities to build participation
Respect — creating a space where everyone is seen, heard and valued
Safety — keeping people safe, always
Trust — showing up with honesty, openness and accountability
If you’ve got retail or customer service experience, a genuine passion for supporting people with learning disabilities, and a belief that everyone deserves the chance to build the life skills that matter to them — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help our clients discover what they’re capable of, one skill at a time.
We are seeking a Retail and Community Skills Assistant to join our team in. This role is vital in supporting our community engagement initiatives and ensuring our services meet the needs of the individuals and families we support.
We can only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK and cannot offer visa sponsorship
Closing date 22nd July
Bank Support Workers Location: Southbourne, Dorset | Varied Hours £13.00 per hour
Location: Southbourne, Dorset | Varied Hours £13.00 per hour
We have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and self-motivated Bank Support Workers to join our busy and varied Supported Living team.
The Stable Family Home Trust is a values-led organisation where people always come first. Our main purpose is to support adults with learning disabilities to develop the skills and confidence that enable them to live their lives as independently as possible; to participate in their local communities and be valued for the extraordinary contribution they make to our society. We run a varied and exciting day services programme from our three sites in Christchurch, Ringwood and Southbourne, and run supported living and residential living services in Southbourne and Ringwood.
The Trust is a Registered Charity established in 1980 by a group of families whose young adult children had learning disabilities – we now support over 100 people every year.
About You:
You are a compassionate, patient, and reliable individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. You understand the importance of promoting independence, dignity and choice, and are committed to providing person-centred care and support.
You thrive in a flexible, varied role and are comfortable working as part of a team or independently. Whether you have previous experience in care or support, or looking to start a rewarding new career, you bring enthusiasm, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
You will need to be able to reliably pick up shifts each week and happy to work in various locations due to the nature of the role.
About the Role:
As a Bank Support Worker you will help provide day to day and one to one support to service users in the supported living houses, ensuring that the support meets the high standards expected by the Trust, and enables our service users to live their lives with independence as a valued member of their local community.
UK based candidates with the right to work in the UK (we cannot provide visa sponsorship).
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, reply to this advert with your CV and brief covering letter, visit our website www.sfht.org.uk or contact the HR Department via email: recruitment@sfht.org.uk
Trustee Recruitment
Have you ever considered becoming a Trustee in the charity sector?
We are looking for people to join our Board of Trustees to bring additional skills and experiences to enrich the support that we are able to provide to our staff team and our service users. People who are able to make a real and positive impact on the organisation’s long-term future.
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity, and would welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly keen to recruit Trustees with a financial background, a housing background or a social care background.
Becoming a charity Trustee is a rewarding and fulfilling way to support causes that you have a connection with and helps you build new networks that can support your career, your confidence and your wellbeing.
About Us
The Stable Family Home Trust was established over four decades ago with the aim of providing a caring and therapeutic environment for adults with learning disabilities. The original focus was on horticulture and enabling our service users to learn how to grow plants and food crops and increase their skills and knowledge base in these areas.
Over the years the Trust has diversified and strengthened its offer and now supports over 50 people through our seven Supported Living Homes, with demand for housing increasing all the time, and up to 100 people through our Day Services provision. We use a person-centred approach, seeing the person and not the disability, and work with each of them individually to help them develop their skills and confidence so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. With personalised care and support plans tailored to individual strengths and needs, our service users are empowered to live their lives with greater independence and choice, and to better understand their rights as a member of the community.
As we embark on our fourth decade our focus remains on ensuring that the people we support have access to the highest quality housing and a wide range of opportunities to participate in opportunities that challenge them, develop and enhance their skills, and be recognised for the valuable contribution that they make to our community.
If you believe that every person should been seen and valued, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join an organisation that embraces creativity, proactive and collaborative approaches, and equity and diversity.
What is involved
As a Trustee, you are expected to prepare for and attend up to six Board meetings a year, including our AGM. You are also expected to be available to contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis, as needed by the business, and participate in one of our two sub-committees – Property & Facilities; Audit, Finance and Risk.
There is no need to have previous experience as a Trustee to apply – your passion, enthusiasm and dedication is what we value most.
In return we will provide you with:
- Induction, access to training, and the reimbursement of reasonable expenses
- Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
- Opportunities to network with senior professionals
- Influence to shape innovative projects
- The chance to contribute to improving the lives and long-term outcomes for adults with learning disabilities
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role please contact Jane Smith, CEO, in the first instance on 07425 622665, or alternatively send your CV to:
Sue Perry (Chair of the Board of Trustees: sueperry@sfht.org.uk
Jane Smith: janesmith@sfht.org.uk