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
Ready to step up into management in a service where people genuinely come first?
At The Stable Family Home Trust, we support adults with learning disabilities to build the skills and confidence to live as independently as possible, and to be valued in their local communities. We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to help lead our day service at The Stables in Bisterne – a role where you’ll shape a varied, person-centred programme and develop a team that makes a real difference every day.
If you’re an experienced Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager in learning disability services and you’re ready for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
Working alongside our Day Services Manager, you’ll keep the service running safely and smoothly, lead and support a dedicated staff team, and help the people we support to achieve their goals and ambitions.
What you’ll be doing
- Planning and delivering a varied programme of activities that builds skills, confidence, independence and enjoyment
- Coordinating the day-to-day running of the service, leading briefings and handovers, and managing rotas
- Line managing staff through regular supervision, performance reviews and ongoing development
- Keeping support plans and records accurate and up to date, including on our case management system, Nourish
- Championing safeguarding, health and safety, safe medication management and high standards of care, including CQC standards where relevant
- Building strong relationships with families, carers, social workers and partner organisations
- Supporting recruitment, budget monitoring and the promotion of our day services
What you’ll bring
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, including people with additional and mental health needs
- Experience of supervising or line managing staff, including one-to-ones and reflective practice
- A solid understanding of safeguarding and your role in identifying, reporting and responding to concerns
- Experience of delivering activity programmes and managing rotas or timetables
- The ability to stay calm, prioritise and make sound decisions when things don’t go to plan
- Confidence using email, Microsoft Office and a case management system
- An understanding of CQC standards and the regulatory requirements for day services
It would be great if you also have a full UK driving licence, access to a car and business insurance. The role is based at The Stables, with occasional work at our other sites in Highcliffe and Southbourne.
What we offer
- A salary of £32,240 per year for 40 hours per week
- 33 days annual leave entitlement
- Pension
- Other benefits –free parking, wellbeing support, employee assistance programme, Blue Light Card
- Ongoing training and development to help you grow as a leader
- The chance to join a values-led organisation guided by Choice, Collaboration, Respect, Safety and Trust
Good to know
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed to support fundraising events.
- We’re committed to diversity in our team and particularly welcome applications from disabled people and from people of different ethnic, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
Only UK-based candidates with the right to work in the UK can apply as we are unable 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
Love being creative and helping people live the lives they choose?
At The Stable Family Home Trust, we’ve supported adults with learning disabilities since 1980 and now support over 100 people every year. We help people build the skills and confidence to live as independently as possible, take part in their local communities and be valued for the contribution they make. We’re looking for a creative, caring Activity Support Worker to join our day services team at The Bradbury Centre.
If you have experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and a flair for creative activities, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
Working with our Assistant Day Services Manager, you’ll plan and deliver activities shaped by each person’s own goals and ambitions, helping the people we support to learn new skills, grow in independence and see the progress they are making.
What you’ll be doing
- Planning and running activities with each person we support, shaped around their own goals for independent living, learning, work and community life
- Communicating in the way that works best for each person – so they can make informed choices and have their views heard
- Supporting people to do things for themselves, rather than doing things for them
- Building trusting relationships with the people we support, their families and carers, colleagues and partners
- Taking a positive approach to risk – keeping people safe while enabling them to try new things
- Recording each person’s participation and progress on our case management system, Nourish, so their support keeps improving
- Challenging stigma and promoting a positive image of the people we support in the wider community
What you’ll bring
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, including people with limited verbal communication
- Experience of planning creative activities that help people learn new skills and achieve their goals
- A calm, sensible approach to supporting groups with diverse needs, including behaviours that can appear challenging
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and health and safety
- Confidence using email and Microsoft Office
- A reliable, proactive approach and the ability to work on your own when needed
It would be great if you also have a teaching or social care qualification. This is a full-time, on-site role at The Bradbury Centre, with no night work or split shifts.
What we offer
- An hourly rate of £13 (£27,040 per year) for 40 hours per week
- 33 days annual leave entitlement
- Pension
- Other benefits – wellbeing support, employee assistance programme, Blue Light Card
- Supervision and ongoing training to support your development
- The chance to join a values-led organisation guided by Choice, Collaboration, Respect, Safety and Trust
Good to know
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check. Having a conviction will not necessarily stop you from being appointed.
- We’re committed to diversity in our team and particularly welcome applications from disabled people and from people of different ethnic, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
Only UK-based candidates with the right to work in the UK can apply as we are unable 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
No two shifts the same? You’ll love this.
Some people work best when they know exactly where they’ll be each day. Others come alive when the day throws something new at them. If you’re the second kind of person and you already have experience in care, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for two Peripatetic Support Workers to join our Supported Living team at The Stable Family Home Trust. Rather than being based in one house, you’ll move between our supported living homes wherever you’re needed most. Sometimes that means picking up a shift at short notice. Sometimes it means walking into a home you haven’t worked in for a while and getting up to speed fast. Either way, you’ll be the person who keeps support steady for the people who rely on us.
What the job is really about
The people we support are adults with learning disabilities who want to live as independently as they can. Your job is to help them do that. One shift you might be cooking alongside someone who is learning to make meals for themselves or helping them get out into their local community. The next you might be going with someone to a GP appointment or helping them plan their weekly budget.
You’ll also give medication and keep clear, accurate records. Good handovers matter a lot in this role, because the next person on shift needs to know exactly what’s been happening.
Why care experience matters here
Because you’ll be moving between homes, you won’t always have time to ease in gently. That’s why we need people who have already worked in supported living or residential care. You’ll know what good, person-centred support looks like. You’ll be confident reading a support plan and risk assessment quickly and getting on with the shift.
You’ll also be able to stay calm when things get difficult. That includes responding to behaviour that challenges with minimal support, sometimes while working on your own.
Flexibility is at the heart of this role
Our rota runs seven days a week and includes sleep-ins, so you’ll need to be available across all days and hours. We want to be honest about that from the start. While we need you to be able to step in when we need you, we’ll also work with you to fit around any specific working pattern needs you may have. This role suits people who enjoy variety and can adapt easily to new teams and routines. If you get a buzz from being the one who steps in when it counts, you’ll fit right in.
What you’ll bring
• Experience working in supported living or residential care
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, including joining in activities in the community
• Experience managing and giving medication
• Confidence handling behaviour that challenges with minimal support
• A good understanding of adult safeguarding and CQC standards
• Experience using case management systems to record notes and outcomes
• The Care Certificate (Level 2) as a minimum and a willingness to keep learning. Level 3 would be a bonus.
About us
The Stable Family Home Trust was set up in 1980 by families whose young adult children had learning disabilities. Today we’re a values-led charity supporting more than 100 people a year across Dorset. Everything we do is about helping people build the skills and confidence to live the lives they choose.
Good to know
This role needs an Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check. You must be based in the UK and have the right to work here, as we can’t offer visa sponsorship.
We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and people of colour. We also want to hear from people of every social and educational background.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed with your CV and a short covering letter. If you’d like a chat first, email our HR team at recruitment@sfht.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 6 November 2026.
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.
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
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
