Owing to the development plan currently in operation, GF is looking to considerably expand its staff/volunteer team. Successful applicants would be willing to work alongside our clients and be an example of the Christian lifestyle to them.

Current Positions Urgently Needed, Salary and Terms Negotiable :

• General Farm worker with experience in operating machinery and livestock

• Catering personnel to help prepare 2 meals a day for up to 60 people.

• Senior Support Workers (houseparents) to live in with up to 8 clients and 2 single support workers on extended family basis

• 2 male single support workers to live in with up to 8 clients and senior support workers (who act as house parents)

• 2 administrators to work with managers for research, marketing and general admin.

• General maintenance person, for building, repairs/renovation and landscaping, etc.

 

Also Needed on an ongoing basis:

Female support workers

Female senior support worker

Administrators

Catering supervisor/cooks

Public relations persons

Skills training manager

Skills trainers in the various skills

A manager/facilitator for the GF Addiction Counselling Training School (ACTS) – see Training School page for details.

A full time nurse – with mental health & addictions experience

A part time Doctor – with the relevant experience

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

BUILDERS / OTHER BUILDING TRADES

Work on a major accommodation development at Gilead began in 2006. The new development involves the construction of three identical houses, each capable of housing a family unit of 10 students with house parents and support workers. This will enable Gilead to significantly increase the number of students it can accommodate, and replace the mobile homes which are currently used to accommodate the overflow of people.

CANTEEN SUPERVISOR

Gilead Foundations is URGENTLY looking for an exceptional person to take responsibility as a supervisor of our catering and canteen facilities. This will involve planning, budgeting and supervision of all meal preparation, for up to 60 people, 3 times a day.

HOUSE PARENTS

We urgently need house parents to provide a stable family environment for students helping them with their problems and giving spiritual and practical counsel in a parental role. these posts would ideally suit mature couples, with the pastoral experience of dealing with men and women with deep rooted problems in their lives.

GENERAL LABOURERS

We have many different departments functioning on a daily basis, as well as visions for future developments, not only here, but in other GF centres. Whatever your skills and abilities, you'd be sure to fit in & become a valuable member of the GF community.

 

If you are interested in either of the above positions, please apply in writing/phone/email to:

Laura Alm
Gilead Foundations Charity
Risdon Farm, Jacobstowe, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3AJ
Tel: 00 +44 (0)1837 851240
Fax: 00 +44 (0)1837 851520
Email: laura.alm@gilead.org.uk

OR you can download a community member / volunteer application form and fill it in and send it back via post or email to Laura Alm, along with a completed health questionnaire and a read / signed Community Code of Practice.