Jobs for the Disability sector

The INSPIRE Foundation, a charity whose objective is to promote research into the development of practical systems for people with damage to the spinal cord by the use of the latest advances in electronic, mechanical, and medical technology.

JOB PURPOSE

The Director is involved in every aspect of the running of INSPIRE, which includes raising funding from a variety of sources, formulating a winning strategy to grow INSPIRE, husbanding resources in the most effective and efficient manner and leading a small staff in their support roles.

SCOPE OF THE JOB

As Director, you will have a large amount of freedom to drive change, grow the charity, set the strategic vision going forwards and use your talents and leadership to ensure INSPIRE thrives. You are to ensure the charity has sufficient funds to cover all routine day-to-day expenses, to pay invoices quarterly for current projects and to plan for taking on medical research projects which are vetted by the National Science Committee (NSC) and agreed by the Board of Trustees. You will be actively supported by a Board of Trustees, to whom you report in your role as Director.

You should be qualified to degree level, ideally with an MBA or an equivalent business qualification. Some knowledge of spinal cord injury and its effects on an individual or of disability more broadly would be advantageous, as well as having a proven fundraising background from working in the 3rd Sector. The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Financial management or accountancy knowledge

• A high level of written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to interact with people from all backgrounds

• Standard keyboard skills including the ability to summarise meetings succinctly and clearly

INSPIRE is based in offices at Salisbury Hospital, Wiltshire and you will have a small, dynamic team to help and advise you as you settle into the role.

Are you passionate about supporting parent-carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Our client, a respected West Sussex-based charity, is seeking a dedicated Benefits Service Advisor to join their small but impactful team, in a part-time role.

In this role, you’ll provide personalised advice and guidance on Carers Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You will support parent-carers through every stage of the benefits process — from initial applications to appeals — and contribute to the development of key resources and toolkits. Occasional travel within West Sussex will be required for meetings and roadshows.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in welfare and benefits advice (especially DLA, PIP, Carers Allowance)
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by families of children with SEND
• Excellent communication, organisational, and writing skills
• Comfortable working independently and remotely
• Experience using Charitylog or similar CRM systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families who need it most.

In return, you’ll receive:

• £28,000 pro-rata salary (actual salary £22,400)
• Part-time, 28 hours per week (To be worked across 4 or 5 days a week). Permanent.
• The majority of your time will be remote/ home based, and will suit someone living in or close to West Sussex to be available for in person drop-in advice sessions once a month, and roadshows which take place in West Sussex.
• The ability to drive, with access to a car, is essential. Travel expenses will be covered

For more information, please apply today, as the charity will review applications, and interview on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Join a Global Movement for Inclusion and Social Justice

Head of Operations
Part-time, 2 days per week (0.4 FTE)
Remote (UK-based)
£51,000 pro rata (£20,400 actual)
12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to become permanent

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and equity?
Do you want to be part of a pioneering global alliance that's transforming lives and challenging stigma?

We're supporting a unique membership-based charity that leads a global movement for inclusion and equality for people with facial differences. This organisation unites non-profits from around the world to ensure that individuals with facial differences are seen, respected, and empowered. As the only non-profit with consultative status to the UN CRPD representing this community, their work is bold, collaborative, and deeply impactful.

They are now entering an exciting new chapter with a fresh strategy for 2025-2028, and we are helping them recruit a newly created Head of Operations role to build the infrastructure that will support their growth and amplify their global voice.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, fast-moving team and wants to make a tangible difference. Reporting to the CEO, you'll lead on all things operations, from digital systems and compliance to HR and finance, ensuring the charity runs smoothly and sustainably.

You'll be joining a passionate team committed to inclusion, innovation, and social change. With external support in place for bookkeeping and admin, you'll have the space to focus on strategic improvements and help shape the future of this incredible charity.

Essential Criteria

• Charity management experience, with a strong understanding of governance and compliance
• Excellent digital and IT skills
• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
• Genuine commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice

Why Join?

• Flexible, remote working (UK only)
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + UK bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Opportunity to work with a global alliance of inspiring member organisations
• Be part of a movement that's changing perceptions and empowering communities

Applicants with lived experience of facial difference or from minoritised backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please get in touch with Glen Manners at Charity People:

Due to the urgency of this role, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. If this affects your availability, please contact Priya directly.

Closing date: Friday 8th August
Interviews: ASAP

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Join a Global Movement for Face Equality

Head of Marketing
Part-time, 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Home Based (UK Only)

£51,000 pro rata (£40,800 actual)
12-month fixed-term contract

Are you a strategic, creative leader with a passion for inclusion and social justice?
Do you want to shape the future of a pioneering global movement that's challenging stigma and transforming lives?

We're delighted to be supporting Face Equality International (FEI) in the recruitment of a newly created Head of Marketing role. FEI is a unique membership-based charity leading a worldwide movement for face equality. They unite non-profits from across the globe to ensure that people with facial differences are seen, respected, and empowered. As the only non-profit with consultative status to the UN CRPD representing this community, their work is bold, collaborative, and deeply impactful.

Following the launch of a new strategy for 2025-2028, this is a pivotal opportunity to join FEI at a time of growth and transformation, amplifying their global voice and expanding their reach.

About the Role

This senior, strategic role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, fast-moving team and wants to make a tangible difference. Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Marketing will lead on marketing, communications, and digital strategy, while line managing the Fundraising Manager and Digital Communications Officer.

Key responsibilities include delivering high-impact campaigns such as International Face Equality Week, growing digital reach to over 2 million people annually, and driving income through FEI's Workplace Inclusion Programme and membership growth.

The postholder will also contribute to organisational strategy, support education and policy initiatives, and ensure that FEI's values-led approach reaches underrepresented voices globally.

Essential Criteria

• Extensive experience in a similar senior marketing capacity.
• Proven people management skills.
• Track record of leading innovation, audience growth, and income generation.
• Expertise in digital, data-led marketing and CRM systems.

If you have a passion for inclusion, equity, and social justice and comfortable working from home as part or a small and agile team with a creative, growth-oriented mindset, we would love to hear from you asap!

Four Excellent Reasons to Join the Team!

• Flexible, remote working (UK only)
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + UK bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Be part of a global alliance of inspiring member organisations
• Help lead a movement that's changing perceptions and empowering communities

Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals with lived experience of disfigurement/facial difference and from other minoritised backgrounds.

Closing date: Friday 8th August
Interviews: ASAP

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

We are seeking a results-driven Acquisition Marketing Manager (known at Guide Dogs as Committed Giving Acquisition Campaign Manager) to lead our Acquisition team and manage supporter acquisition across key regular giving fundraising products such as Sponsor a Puppy and Lucky Lottery. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering marketing plans to maximise income, meet acquisition targets, and ensure the long-term success of our campaigns.

You’ll manage and execute direct marketing campaigns ensuring they meet income and expenditure goals. You will also line manage and lead a team of Officers and Executives to deliver these campaigns, collaborating with the Committed Giving Product Manager to support their development. Key responsibilities include contributing to the wider fundraising strategy, analysing campaign data to optimise return on investment, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products, as well as ideate new propositions for testing. Your work will help guide people with sight loss to live the life they choose.

If you’re a strategic thinker with strong campaign management and leadership skills, and an eye for creative design, we’d love to hear from you.

We value in-person collaboration with our teams and those we support, so the ability to travel to our sites is needed for this role. We support hybrid working arrangements, so you have flexibility to work in a way that’s best for you. This role will be based at our Reading office 2 days a week, where you’ll collaborate closely with the Committed Giving team. The remaining days offer flexibility to work from home. You’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. 

Magpies is a charity that has been supporting adults with learning disabilities in Calderdale for nearly 30 years.

We pride ourselves on offering person-centred care and activities to all our members, to help them to grow and live more independent and fulfilling lives.

We are currently looking for exceptional people to join the team. We have a vacancy within our Day Centre for a Dance & Performing Arts Enabler. 

About the Role

• To provide a range of dance, drama and fitness sessions to develop members’ confidence, wellbeing, skills and knowledge
• Design, plan and teach dance routines for the Magpie Movers to perform at various internal and external events
• Write, direct and produce drama shows for the Drama-pies to perform within the day centre
• Supporting members to access community opportunities
• Forming a positive, friendly and professional relationship with the people you support
• Completing paperwork and helping with support plans
• Provide leadership to all members, acting as a positive role model at all times

Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am until 4:00 pm (37.5 Hours Per Week)
Salary: £25,876 - £27,612 (subject to experience and probationary period).

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**All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS and references.

About You

• Knowledge and experience in dance and/or performing arts
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Reliable and caring
• Flexible approach
• Ability to use own initiative and lone work
• Enthusiastic approach to work
• Ability to work effectively with people who have learning disabilities including people who have personal care needs and behaviours that challenge
• Ability to support Members with Moving and Handling, including using hoists, wheelchairs, and mobility aids.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training
• Ability to liaise in a professional manner with other organisations / charities to promote the Magpie Movers and Drama-pies, securing appropriate performance events
• Able to use IT applications including Microsoft Office and Magpies databases

Member Engagement Coordinator
Location: SIA House, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes MK6
Salary: £35,040 per annum
Contract: Two year fixed term contract (funding until October 2027)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Monday to Friday

About Us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the Role

This exciting new role will be central to amplifying the voices of our current and future members, ensuring their lived experiences and needs shape our work.

This role will use our CRM system and a range of communication types and channels to foster lifelong engagement, support campaigns, and strengthen relationships with our partners and healthcare professionals.

Duties & responsibilities

• Use our CRM system, along with online and face-to-face communications.
• Coordinate member engagement and communications across services, fundraising, academy, and campaigns, using targeted segments of our membership.
• Work with colleagues to develop a membership hub that:
• Support the CRM and member engagement manager in maintaining an accurate, up-to-date, and GDPR-compliant database.
• Manage subscription payments for our magazine, FORWARD, including sending renewal reminders by email and post.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro-rated for part time employees)
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee volunteer days
• Free car parking at Milton Keynes, Head Office
• Investing in their people - all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.

Closing date: 1 September 2025, 9am
Interview dates: Week beginning 8 September 2025 in person at SIA House, Milton Keynes, or online via Microsoft Teams.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.

Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities.  

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational leader to join us on a permanent basis. You will be based in our head office in Leigh Woods, Abbots Leigh with ample free parking and a mixture of home and office working available.  

As part of our senior management team you will:

· support the implementation of our new business strategy

· be able to develop strong relationships, both internally and externally with our

stakeholders, to understand and maximise current business and develop new business opportunities.

· provide line management and support to our service managers.

· lead on quality improvements and innovation throughout the organisation

There are a number of exciting projects in the pipeline where you would have the opportunity to take the lead and improve outcomes for the people we support.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector, be able to thrive in challenging environments, and hold a management qualification (or willing to undertake the training).  Knowledge of current care regulations and legislation is a requirement for this position.

Benefits in return, you will receive:

· 35 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays) pro-rata

· Excellent induction and training

· Company sick pay

· Company pension scheme

· Life assurance cover

· Family friendly/work-life balance policies

· Free DBS check every 3 years

· Occupational health provision

· Access to our  Employee Assistance Programme

· Access to a range of discounts through the Blue Light Card scheme

About Us

Freeways is a charity which has been in operation since 1987 and employs approximately 300 staff. We run a number of residential (care) homes, supported living flats and community support across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset supporting adults with learning disabilities.  Our Head office in Abbotts Leigh is co-located with a day centre and hydrotherapy pool.  The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.  This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check. 

Do you have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy interacting with supporters and building lasting relationships?

Based in Surrey, the Orpheus Centre is an independent specialist college and charity that focuses on developing independence skills through performing and visual arts and makes dramatic improvements to young disabled adults’ lives.  We are currently looking for a driven and pro-active Events Fundraiser to develop, coordinate and deliver the charity’s fundraising events and orchestrate experiences from initial concept to post event analysis. This includes pre-event planning and development, concept development and proposal.

Working closely with the Head of Capital Appeal and Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will design and deliver events which steward and develop key contacts as part of our Capital Appeal.

The role holder will have strong administration skills, attention to detail and work as part of a team.  You will be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, managing a wide range of tasks.

35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Salary: £28,000 - 32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Excellent benefits include (but not limited to) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions, Employment Assistant Program (EAP) paid days off for dependants, bereavement leave, death in service, free staff lunches and training and development opportunities.

Essential qualifications, knowledge and experience:

• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent including Maths and English OR demonstrable literacy and numeracy
• Willing to undertake training as required and identified in supervision/appraisals
• At least 2yrs experience of fundraising, marketing or events in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Has worked as part of a team
• Has set and worked to budgets, targets and plans
• Practical experience of planning and managing events
• Experience coordinating projects and people
• Knowledge of different methods of fundraising
• Awareness of how to motivate and support volunteers and supporters
• Basic awareness of PR and social media
• Good communication and presentation skills
• High levels of accuracy in written materials and data entry
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work on own initiative under pressure & without direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Able to build and maintain good working relationships with people
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise own workload including demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and working to strict deadlines under pressure
• Numerate
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office, email and data recording
• Able and willing to work unsocial hours
• Car owner/driver (full, clean UK driving licence)
• Able to work some evening and weekends.

Orpheus is a charity that delivers high quality services for young disabled adults. We have jobs for support workers, teachers, administrators and many more. We train, nurture and support our staff and offer a welcoming and friendly working environment. If you share our passion for changing the lives of disabled people, then we would love to hear from you.

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online searches will form part of this process. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

About the role

This is a fixed-term opportunity for an experienced Charity Shop Manager to join our team at our Exeter-based charity.

This new role will combine providing support and/or absence cover to our existing shops, along with getting involved in other opportunities for growth and development across the retail team (e.g. volunteering). Working in the shops may involve working to support the shop manager, or stepping in for them at short notice (and quickly getting to grips with their shop, processes, staff, volunteers and customers). This will be balanced according to business needs.

The nature of this role means that you will need to be capable of both leading or being part of a team consisting of shop assistants and volunteers.

There will also be times when you will be working on your own or with our Head of Retail and Enterprise at our Exeter base. The most important thing is that you will be helping us to achieve and exceed business targets for sales, growth and profits.

You will be based either at one of our charity shops, or at our main base in Exeter (to be discussed at interview).

About you

We’re looking for someone with prior management experience in charity retail, and demonstrable knowledge of the sector and its challenges. You will be self-motivated, commercially aware with a creative eye for displays, and constantly seeking new business opportunities. You will be comfortable with both acting as shop manager, and supporting the existing shop team, depending on the situation.

You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and customer care skills and be a person who motivates their team and creates a safe and energetic working environment.

There is a need to travel to different shops in Exeter and East Devon (depending on business needs) so a driving licence and willingness to drive InFocus vehicles is important.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a leading national charity in their search for a strategic and experienced Head of Safeguarding.

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid
Salary: £61,003 per annum

This pivotal role will champion a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability across services supporting people with complex disabilities. As the charity’s designated safeguarding lead, you’ll oversee policy, provide expert guidance, lead on serious case reviews, and ensure legal compliance across all directorates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and embed the safeguarding strategy across the organisation
• Provide specialist advice, oversight of incidents, and assurance to the Board
• Ensure policies, training and practices reflect sector-leading standards
• Foster a person-led safeguarding culture rooted in co-production
• Represent the organisation externally and share best practice

About You:

You will bring:

• Extensive safeguarding leadership experience in social care, education, or the charity sector
• Deep understanding of safeguarding legislation across the UK
• Experience influencing culture, delivering training, and supporting governance
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion and person-centred practice

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead safeguarding in a mission-led, inclusive organisation.

For more information, please submit your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

 As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Do you have the ambition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people?

At St. John's, we've been making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for an incredible Residential Support Worker to help us continue making that difference!

As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in all residential houses and the community, assisting with social and academic activities.

Our aim is to ensure all learners have equal opportunities to develop their independence and social skills, preparing them for adult life.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
   
• Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
   
• At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
   
• Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
   
• Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.

In return, we offer a fantastic working environment, generous holidays, career development opportunities, and more!

Please note that sponsorship for this role is not available at this time.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

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Senior Self-Directed Support Coordinator (Part-Time – 25 hours per week)

Based in Southend | £31,617 - £33,450 FTE (£22,605 - £23,893 pro rata) + benefits

Permanent | Vibrance

Are you passionate about empowering people to take control of their care and support?

Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs across London and Essex. We’re proud to foster a working environment that is inclusive, pioneering, and rooted in integrity.

We’re looking for a Senior Self-Directed Support (SDS) Coordinator to lead our dedicated information, advice and guidance team in Southend.

About the Role

As Senior SDS Coordinator, you’ll manage the day-to-day operations of our Southend-based service, leading a small team and working directly with individuals and families. You’ll facilitate support plans and provide information, advice, and guidance to help people make informed choices about how their support needs are met and how they live their lives.

You’ll also collaborate with local authorities and voluntary sector partners to promote the benefits of SDS and help people achieve positive, person-centred outcomes.

This role is community-based, with time spent at our central Southend hub and in the local area.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• A confident team leader with experience managing or supporting others
• Experienced in providing information, advice and guidance
• Skilled in communication and able to build rapport with a wide range of people
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise effectively
• Comfortable collating and presenting performance data 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Lived or professional experience of  disability or the social care system

What We Offer

• A comprehensive training programme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working options (subject to service needs)
• Casual dress code
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to 24/7 employee assistance scheme
• Commitment to being a Mindful Employer and Positive about Disability
• DBS costs covered by Vibrance

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by this opportunity and want to be part of a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Support Dog is a unique and innovative national charity that has been transforming the lives of families affected by autism, epilepsy and disability for over 30 years.

Support Dogs trains and provides specialist assistance dog to give 100% reliable advance warning of epileptic seizures; to help children with autism to stay safe and better engage with the world around them. Our disability assistance dogs bring independence and a better quality of life for those with physical disabilities including MS, Cerebral Palsy and Fibromyalgia.

Founded and entirely based in Sheffield our charity operates across the UK, growing significantly over recent years. The demand for our work is overwhelming, with requests for support increasing ten-fold over the past few years. Support Dogs provides all of its services free of charge and relies entirely on voluntary donations for funding.

We are looking for a dedicated and organised Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our friendly and supportive team. Reporting to the Trusts and Development Manager, you’ll help identify and research prospective funders, prepare compelling applications, and build strong relationships with donors.

You’ll manage your own workload and portfolio of donors, writing applications and corresponding with donors. Helping to maintain accurate CRM records. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, data, and insight to support your work.