Working with us
For almost 200 years, we’ve supported the people of Greater Manchester and our amazing team of staff. A couple of recent things we’re really proud of are receiving a strong Silver accreditation from Investors in People (IiP) in February this year and also that we support the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, to improve employment standards across the region.
We don’t just talk the talk about investing in our people – we have a staff wellbeing support scheme, as well as ample training and development opportunities, Plus we offer other benefits like flexible working arrangements and wellbeing days. You’ll see from some of the quotes below how our staff feel about working here.
If you want to make a positive impact on the community and work in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply to join us.
We are part of the national living wage scheme and have a 35 hour working week. And it doesn’t stop there. There’s also:
- Hybrid working
- Personal pension scheme
- 25 days’ holiday entitlement
- A day off for your birthday
- A winter wellbeing day
- Weekly meditation sessions
- Management training and development
- Staff support scheme
- Increasing annual leave allocation for continued long service
- Enhanced maternity package
- Death in service benefit
What our team say about working for Gaddum
I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a job as much as this. That’s down to the job itself and those I work with
A wealth of talent and expertise exists at Gaddum which I feel empowered by to deliver a first class service to the people we support
How to apply
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age.
To apply for a vacancy below, please complete our application form and return to hr@gaddum.org.uk.
Please note there is a separate application form for the Chief Executive position, which you can find below.
Current Vacancies
Outreach and Development Worker - Salford Carers
£22,183, 35 hours
Closing date: Wednesday 29 November, 5pm
The successful candidate will be supporting carers of all ages, from a wide variety of background across Salford; ensuring they are aware of their rights and the receive the support and services they need at the right time for them.
The role will provide outreach support to carers including in schools, further education establishments, hospital and community venues. They will feedback to the Young and Adult Carers Coordinators on how we can enhance our offer across Salford. The post-holder will also support with creation and development of resources and training, they will ensure that carers are at the forefront of our service.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including both adults and children’s barred list checks.
For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse. Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities. You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.
All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.
Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance.
Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award. Here’s a full list of our awards and accreditations.
How to apply
Applications should be made via our Gaddum Application Form and submitted via email.
Gaddum is proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer; if you need any support completing your application or require alternative arrangements, please get in contact.
Gaddum is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth and are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on varied perspectives and mutual respect.
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes blind shortlisting.
At Gaddum we treat everyone as an individual and we will make reasonable adjustments to the application process to meet your needs. This could be because you are a carer or because you have a disability, mental health need, communication need or are neurodivergent. Please get in touch if you have any questions or requests for adjustments.
Service Manager - Culturally Appropriate Advocacy
£32, 920, 35 hours, fixed term until 31 March 2025.
Closing date: Wednesday 29th November, 5pm
Are you passionate about addressing racial disparities in mental health services? We’re looking for a Service Manager to lead our Advocacy service.
Our Culturally Appropriate Advocacy service works with Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME*) people across Greater Manchester who have received treatment under the Mental Health Act. We aim to address racial disparities in mental health services through Advocacy.
This service is a DHSC pilot service, funded as part of the government’s ongoing work into the Mental Health Act reform. Gaddum will deliver this pilot scheme in partnership with our established partners, African & Caribbean Mental Health Services (ACMHS).
We are seeking to appoint a Service Manager to lead on this project, on a fixed term basis until March 2025.
The service design will be co-produced in partnership with ‘Experts by Experience’: BAME people who are detained under the Mental Health Act or previously have been. The Service Manager will be responsible for the operational, day-to-day management, development, and promotion of the service. They will develop the project in line with contract specifications and wider strategic plans.
Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description, and more information about the project can be found in the ‘Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Service Manager Recruitment’ document.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse. Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities. You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.
All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.
Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance.
Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award. Here’s a full list of our awards and accreditations.
Culturally Appropriate Advocacy Recruitment Pack
Volunteering
Volunteers are essential to what we do. Join us and you could be helping out at a coffee morning for socially isolated carers or out in the community raising vital funds.
Visit our volunteer page for more details.
What staff and volunteers say about me
It was lovely seeing the difference Gaddum makes in the community. I’d love to volunteer with Gaddum again in the future.
Gaddum is a great place to work. I have been given flexible working along with training and development opportunities. I have never worked anywhere that went out of their way when I needed it the most like they do.
My line manager is extremely supportive and the best line manager that I have ever had which makes all the difference.
Call me on 0161 834 6069 or send me a message to hr@gaddum.org.uk.