Recruiting for a Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities service in Redbourn!

GBP 18,720 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more

Linden Road provides 24-hour support to two customers in Redbourn. Supported living registered care, these gentlemen have learning disabilities and Autism, requiring a high level of support and care to meet their individual needs. The service comprises of two bungalows with offices and sleep in rooms for staff, located near Redbourn village, close to Harpenden and St Albans. Linden Road in Redbourn supports 2 gentlemen living in their own bungalows with everyday life skills. The service provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control, enabling customers to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community.We are looking some someone who is able to build supportive, trusting relationships with customers and create a positive atmosphere. You need to be able to provide a flexible, personalised and responsive support service that is tailored to each customer's abilities and aspirations. This will include a willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Customers need support with daily living activities, including practical assistance, cooking, feeding, cleaning and personal care. The role will also require you to maintain appropriate records to a professional standard in accordance with Look Ahead's policies and procedures. If you have experience working with and motivating customers whilst being calm and resilient to challenging behaviour, then please apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

- This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- To provide a flexible and responsive support service that is tailored to each customer's abilities and aspirations.
- Providing personalised support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment, including cleaning their accommodation and maintaining good personal hygiene
- Willingness to drive the customers' Motability vehicles on a 1/2/3 to 1 basis, however a driving license is not essential
- To maintain appropriate records to a professional standard in accordance with Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent customer relationship management and ability to lone work
- Proven experience of motivating and supporting customers
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
- The ability to think creatively to work with the staff team to provide a variety of community activities for our customers
- A willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
- A willingness support the customers in various community activities, such as swimming, walking, going to the church etc.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector

Desirable:

- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Driver with own car

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Exciting opportunities for a career in mental health.

Peripatetic Crisis Recovery Worker
2 x Cambridge
1 x Peterborough
21 hours per week
6pm-1am evenings and weekends
Starting Salary: £13,884 per annum (£24,800 - £25,801 per annum, FTE)
NJC Salary Scale Point 19 - 21

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity.  Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

We are seeking individuals who have experience of supporting individuals through a mental health crisis. Using a strengths based approach, support is provided on a one to one basis ensuring a person-centred approach is maintained at all times.

You will be required to work 6pm to 1am, during the week or at weekends on a shift basis, with occasional travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The successful post holder will have a non-judgement approach, be flexible to service needs as well as the individuals accessing it, and be able to manage clear boundaries.  You will also have a proven background in crisis recovery work.

These roles form part of the award winning work implemented by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Crisis Care Concordat and the Urgent & Emergency Care Vanguard Project.

Closing date: Friday 6 March 2020, 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 17 March 2020 in Cambridge

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY.

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and completed Equal Opportunities Form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

There is an exciting position of DayLight Worker in our crisis service.

Job Title: DayLight Worker
Salary Grade: £21,720 FTE per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Responsible to: Services Manager (Complex Needs & Crisis)
No. of Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Main Base/s: West Hertfordshire (Watford)
Expectation to work across Hertfordshire to exercise the duties of the role.

The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s DayLight Mental Health Crisis Service are:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
• To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
• To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.

Purpose of Post

The purpose of this post is to be a key member of staff delivering the DayLight Mental Health Crisis Service, complementing our out of hours NightLight provision. 

• To play an integral role in instilling HMN’s values through the DayLight Mental Health Crisis Service.
• To provide short-term crisis resolution support to clients who are in crisis and experiencing emotional distress.
• To provide a prompt, effective response to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis and/or emotional distress during normal daytime opening hours when NightLight isn’t operational.
• To play a key part in the development and delivery of quality crisis support services.
• To provide consistent and clear line management and leadership to a diverse team.
• To work with the NightLight Services Manager and Services Manager (Complex Needs & Crisis) to generate new approaches to crisis support services in line with identified need.
• Ensure the delivery of quality services at all times.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 19th March 2020 by 5pm.

Interviews shall take place on week beginning Wednesday 25th March 2020.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job decription and complete the application process.

An approved Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.

Recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Stevenage!

GBP 18,720 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more

Oakview is a supported living project for 10 customers with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control for customers, enabling them to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community. Oakview is a supported living project for 10 customers with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control for customers, enabling them to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community. Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. This includes providing personal care, domestic duties, emotional and social support in a person centred way. Staff will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
The service is staffed 24/7 and all staff is required to cover at least one sleep in a week.

Key Responsibilities:

- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector

Desirable:

- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Floating Support Worker

Location: Harlow

Social Care Assignment: 3 Months (most likely will be extended)

Must have an enhanced DBS Issued within the last 12 months (or on the update service)

Vulnerable young people need your help

Our social care client in Harlow needs a Floating Support Worker to provide housing related support to vulnerable young people with complex needs, whom range from low to medium in support needs. You will be supporting clients in their own homes around Harlow so this is a great opportunity to be out in the community supporting young people in need of advice and guidance.

The clients themselves come from a variety of background including low level substance misuse issues, care leavers or ex-youth offenders. You will be helping them get back on their feet with 1-1 support and by coaching them through maintaining their tenancy. In this role you have the chance to really make a difference to the lives of young people and put them on a better path than the one they are currently on. You will need to demonstrate patience, perseverance and motivation to really get the best of the young people in this social care position

• Must be a car driver, have a car for business use, mileage will be paid at 45p per mile
• Must be available to work 40 hours a week over the following shift patterns:

8-4 or 2-10 across 5 days a week, including 1 weekend in every 3

Do you feel that you have the relevant expertise and skills to tackle this role?

Are you the right person to help mentor and guide these young individuals?

Then contact Morgan Hunt now! Our social care client needs YOU!

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role

£19,847 - £23,350 p/a (to be pro-rated) + excellent benefits (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Part-time (17.5hours p/w) – 2 Year Contract

Norfolk with travel required to Norfolk & Suffolk

Ref: PHN-201

Are you a passionate, collaborative and influential individual with experience of working with socially excluded adults? If so, join St Giles Trust as a Peer Hub Support Worker, where you will provide a high-level service to learners with lived experience whilst they undertake our Peer Advisor Programme, and then support them once they have completed their training and are actively job seeking.

About St Giles and their Peer Advisor Programme

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

Central to the life-changing work St Giles Trust does is our Peer Advisor Programme. This innovative programme of training, placement, professional development and support is aimed at ex-offenders and other disadvantaged people, where the ultimate goal for each individual is to achieve a Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance and to progress onto further opportunities and sustainable employment. We train Peer Advisors in more than 30 prisons across the country, plus a number of community locations, including London, Wales and Yorkshire.

About this exciting opportunity

As a key part of a community-based Peer Hub Team, working as part of the national Peer Advisor Network representing St Giles, you will focus on providing Peer Advisors with the tools and support to access employment, while also supporting the Peer Hub Coordinator to ensure the programme is delivered successfully. Your broad range of duties will include conducting inductions and acting as a mentor for new Peer Advisors, supporting the set-up of the Advice and Guidance course and working with participants to produce individual action plans.

You will also provide one-to-one support to those undertaking the Programme, including as they train and throughout their placement, plus identify and establish progression routes into further learning, work placement and employment opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• Proven track record of providing Education and training advice to adults who experience multiple disadvantages
• Experience of delivering employment-related workshops
• Knowledge of anti-discriminatory working practices
• An understanding of the issues faced by participants in accessing and sustaining training or employment
• A collaborative, flexible and professional approach to your work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT, time-management and prioritisation abilities, and the ability to work on your own initiative

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 11pm, 27th February 2020. Interview date: 13th March 2020.

 Care Network Cambridgeshire are supporting various PCNs in Cambridgeshire to recruit for Social Prescribing Link Workers.  Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to ‘link workers’ who give time, focus on ‘what matters to me’ and take a holistic approach to an individual’s health and wellbeing, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Link workers also support existing groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people to start new community groups, working collaboratively with all local partners. Social prescribing link workers will work as a key part of the primary care network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team, helping PCNs to strengthen community and personal resilience and reducing health and wellbeing inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and physical inactivity, by increasing people’s active involvement with their local communities. When applying please state which PCN you are applying to,  and send your CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the points in the person specification. 

Closing date – 2nd March 2020

Interviews – weeks commencing 9th and 16th March 2020

Recruiting for 5 x Specialist Behavioural Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities service in Welwyn Garden City!

GBP 19,760 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more

Birchall Wood is a Transforming Care Supported Living Service in Welwyn Garden City and will be the new home for a single female customer with severe learning disabilities and Autism, we are looking to build a staff team of Specialist Behavioural Support Workers (Positive Behavioural Support approach) with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills towards independence with personalised daily support. Specialist Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including art, visiting galleries, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing them to new activities to expand their horizons and networks;
- Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in all aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating;
- Enabling the customer to keep up with the important people in their life and to meet new people with shared interests;
- Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs, and communicating with them in a person-centred way;
- Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties and frustrations, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches;
- Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure;
- Driving the customer to activities using the customer's vehicle, in rotation with the wider team;
- Communicating with family members and a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams;
- Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements;
- Consistently reviewing the customer's life goals and their progress towards achieving them, in partnership with them and those important to them;
- Supporting the customer with personal care;
- Reporting any observations relating to customer welfare;
- Maintaining records as required at the project;
- Participating in team meetings/reviews, support planning, risk management and the general development of the service;
- Undertaking any other duties as requested by management

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
- Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties

Desirable:

- Experience of facilitating creative activities for vulnerable adults

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Recruiting for a Waking Night Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Welwyn Garden City!

GBP 14,820 per annum, 30 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more

Waking Night Behavioural Specialist Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe. Welwyn Supported Living Service will be a new home for one customer with learning disabilities and Autism, and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building a supportive, trusting relationship with the customer and creating a positive atmosphere;
- Supporting the customer in their preferred night time routine, including personal care and promoting good sleep hygiene;
- Supporting the customer to undertake activities in line with their preferences;
- Ensuring the customer's safety and wellbeing at night, providing emotional and practical support and reassurance as needed;
- Using positive behavioural support and Autism-specific approaches to manage any distress during night time hours;
- Working proactively with other members of the team to meet the needs of the customer and handle administrative responsibilities;
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals;
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with the customer within an attitude of 'positive risk taking';
- Ensuring appropriate handovers between shifts and documenting night time activity, including any incidents;
- Working in line with Look Ahead's lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead policies and procedure
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Ad-hoc domestic / cleaning duties;
- Working as part of a team with Look Ahead colleagues, the customer's family and external professionals;
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
- Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience

Desirable:

- Driving Licence

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Exciting new opportunity at CPSL Mind for a Peer & Volunteering Manager.

Peer & Volunteering Manager
Based in St Neots with travel across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £21,055 per annum (£26,317 pa FTE)
NJC Salary Scale Point 22

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

We are seeking an experienced volunteer manager to lead a team of volunteers across CPSL Mind services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This post will lead on the recruitment, placement and retention of volunteers across our Good Life, Changing Lives and Perinatal services, and to encourage and support the personal development of our volunteers and peer team.

The successful post holder will be able to build capacity in our volunteering and peer led services in line with the developmental needs of the organisation, and to demonstrate the impact of our services. You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, be able to demonstrate robust managerial experience and have excellent verbal communication skills.

Closing date: 09:00 Thursday 5th March 2020
Interviews: Friday 13th March 2020

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

Please read the person specification and job description for details and relate to the person specification in your application.
We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

Prospectus is excited to be working with a fantastic charity, supporting families in need. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks each day, including allocating families, supporting families, checking facilities, completing spot-checks, filling in data spreadsheets and writing letters. You will be expected to get stuck in and work together as a team. Offering the families a high level of service and support.

The purpose of the position is to work across accommodation which supports families at a time of need. You will play a vital role in offering them support that will alleviate the stress of needing accommodation while they are locally based, using a family health service. As one of the Social Care Assistants, you will play a part in the day to day running of the accommodation, supporting the families and making sure they have adequate facilities and support. Duties will also include preparing for the arrival of families, welcoming the parents/guardians, introducing them to the facilities available to them. You will work closely with the local hospital, prioritising the allocation of accommodation effectively, and consistently acting in a confidential and safe manner, as well as liaising directly with families, addressing and resolving any concerns.

To apply for this role, you must be warm, approachable, and deeply empathetic, with experience ideally of supporting families in difficult situations, or in a position that has transferable skills. Previous experience as a Care Worker or Support Assistant would suit this position.

You must have basic IT skills (in Excel and Word), in order to complete spreadsheets and track data, and send letters where required. You will be an effective, calm problem-solver, with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.

This is a highly rewarding position within a lovely, friendly, supportive environment. There is a huge amount of variety in this position and each day will be different!

The position is available to start immediately for the successful applicant or once your current notice has been completed. This is a permanent position and will be subject to rights to work checks, appropriate references being received and an enhanced DBS check.

We are looking for someone to play a pivotal role in working with those using our Welfare and Academy services to transition towards employment through training and work experience within NOAH’s social enterprise.  We are looking for someone who can play an active role in developing an inclusive recruitment service at NOAH, someone who can build new relationships and develop existing relationships with partners and businesses to help participants progress into work experience, employment or volunteering.

The position will appeal to someone with excellent interpersonal skills, skilled networking ability, and who has the caring and intelligent commitment to helping people improve their lives.

The overall vision for our work on disability inclusion is an inclusive world where global and national development and humanitarian policies are implemented by governments, and the associated programmes and investments support the realisation of the rights of persons with disabilities.

Prior to Agenda 2030, people with disabilities were largely left behind in the global push by governments, civil society and private sector actors seeking to improve the lives of those who live in poverty. This has resulted in a generation of people with disabilities who have had limited or indeed no direct benefit from or contribution to development and humanitarian frameworks and their subsequent implementing budgets and programmes. The direct impact of this has been increased vulnerability to poverty for people with disabilities and their families.

In line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Agenda 2030, and in support of the aim to leave no-one behind in development and humanitarian responses, the purpose of this role is to identify and pursue opportunities for influencing other governmental, private contractors and development and humanitarian organisations; and to work alongside the disability movement at international, regional and national level to provide advice and capacity development on inclusion to a range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

In partnership with disabled people’s organisations (DPOs), provide disability inclusion advice and capacity development to stakeholders (50%)

1. Support stakeholders to assess their organisational disability inclusion capacity
2. Strengthen the disability inclusion capacity of partner organisations through the provision of training, as well as ongoing capacity development, along with CBM’s Country Offices when appropriate
3. Provide specific advice on disability inclusion within development programmes, across a range of sectors
4. Work with and alongside DPOs and people with disabilities in the provision of advisory support on disability inclusion, developing and maintaining effective partnerships and collaborations with DPOs which focus on two way learning
5. Develop specific resources for partners as needed, including handouts, articles and training packages
6. Advocate for the role of people with disabilities and DPOs in all in-country work, along with CBM’s Country Office
7. Broker effective relationships between development partners and DPOs as appropriate
8. Where appropriate, contribute to the capacity strengthening of DPOs to enable them to more effectively influence development partners for disability inclusive development, along with CBM’s Country Office
9. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and learning activities relating to disability inclusion
10. Work closely with internal Programme and Policy colleagues, contributing to internal team meetings and learning, and aligning on strategy and relationship management with external stakeholders.

Contribute to the development and dissemination of an evidence base for disability inclusion (10%)

1. Support partners in the documentation of case studies, best practices and lessons learned, and the planning and implementation of research
2. Provide disability inclusion advice to research projects in areas of expertise 
3. Contribute to a resource library of tools, publications and research from area(s) of expertise.
4. Contribute to dissemination of information to key stakeholders.

Partnership and contract management (25%)

1. Identify and support the development of new work opportunities, which lead to new contracts/partnerships/activities
2. Ensure new work opportunities are in line with organisational and departmental strategy and priorities, including the wider Programme Funding strategy
3. Manage partnerships/contracts with external partners, including maintaining an appropriate level of communication with partners
4. Ensure monitoring, evaluation and learning and necessary reporting tasks are completed on time and to a high quality.

Organisational representation (15%)

1. Represent the issue of disability inclusion to various external audiences and relevant stakeholder groups
2. Play an active role in CBM Global’s disability inclusion community of practice
3. Actively participate in and contribute to UK and international disability inclusion networks
4. Build and maintain relationships with relevant NGO, research and academic institutions
5. Carry out other duties as required by the organisation.

Please download a recruitment pack for full details.