Disability Jobs

The Autism Centre of Excellence exists to improve access to high quality support and remove barriers and stigma for autistic people, but to do this we need to grow our funding.

We aim to raise £5 million over the next five years to increase our reach, impact and activities, whilst creating a sustainable and predictable income stream for the charity. To do this we need to systematically build a pipeline of donors and supporters, to build profile and new relationships. In the short term we need someone who can lead the development of a series of applications to trusts, foundations and other sources of funding to support our priority workstreams.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Primary focus will be on managing and soliciting income from your own portfolio of high value trusts, foundations and statutory funders, securing gifts of between £10,000 - £1,000,000 to successfully achieve the charity’s ambitious fundraising targets.
• Secondary focus will be on the planning and delivery of first-class Special Events and Major Donor fundraising.
• Create a robust prospect pipeline of effectively researched and qualified funders, ensuring a continued flow of prospects through the pipeline, taking a sales approach to lead generation and the assessment of the warmth and value donors.
• Deliver effective research of prospective and existing donors, which enables us to raise significant income through both new and existing relationships; utilising our networks effectively.
• Implement effective cultivation and stewardship journeys that provides a high-quality supporter experience to your portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Deliver first-class relationship management to ensure excellent ongoing relationships with donors in both a written and face-to-face capacity.
• Deliver exceptional writing skills through proposal and bid writing and day-to-day communication with donors and colleagues.
• Fully understand the charity’s projects and activities to both ascertain their suitability as funding propositions and communicate them in a compelling manner to funders.
• Work closely with operational colleagues to develop compelling and thorough cases for support to inform our research and fundraising strategies.

 Benefits

Salary: £34,000 to £39,000 FTE, dependent on skills and experience.

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working, working in Cambridge a minimum of two days a week.

The role is permanent and full-time. However, we will consider part-time applications.

About Us

The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge (ACE) exists to make a big difference; by funding and commissioning world-leading research, delivering projects which directly impact the lives of autistic people, and campaigning to achieve change.

How to apply

Closing date for application is 5pm on Sunday 9 June 2024.

To apply please provide an up-to-date CV and cover letter.

We welcome applications from anybody who believes they have the required skills for the role, including autistic and other neurodivergent people. We recognise that autistic and other neurodivergent people can bring specific skills, strengths, and interests that add value and diversity to any team. 

We want your recruitment experience to be positive. Please contact us to request any adjustments you need for the application or interview process.

Last year WheelPower provided opportunities for disabled people to access and participate in sport and activity across the country on 72,165 occasions and we are looking for a new Marketing & Communications Officer to join our team so that we can help more disabled people lead active lives.

You will be responsible for creating compelling content for digital, print and media communications that accurately reflects the WheelPower’s brand and tone of voice.

This is a varied and interesting role working with teams across WheelPower, with a particular focus on putting storytelling at the heart of our communications.

Main purpose

• To develop and implement marketing and communications for external audiences which:
  • • increase participation of disabled people in movement, physical activity and sport
    • provide opportunities for people and organisations to support our work
    • support the fundraising and income generation of the charity
• Deliver the WheelPower marketing and communication plans

Job Description

• Salary: up to £27,800 pro rata
• Contract: Permanent / Part time (30 hours/week)
• Location:Stoke Mandeville Stadium (Free Parking) – Office based or Hybrid working (one day a week in the office)
• Reporting to: Head of Fundraising, Data & Communications
• Working closely with: Head of Fundraising, Data & Communications, Head of Sport & Physical Activity, Engagement Officer, Events & Community Fundraiser
• Direct reports: None
• Annual leave: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays pro rata
• Pension: 3% (with employee contribution of 5%)
• Free use of Stoke Mandeville Stadium gym, swimming pool and fitness classes

Key responsibilities

1. Manage WheelPower’s social media output

• Plan, create, write and schedule social media posts. Analyse activity and respond to comments and tagged posts
• Create paid and organic digital campaigns for social media which support events and encourage activity and engagement. Plan and design creative elements including use of images, graphics, animations and video
• Spot trends and advise on best social media content and new technologies
• Be aware and engage in social media content from other organisations that relate to disabled people and the organisations who support them. Have a good understanding of current events, sporting opportunities and re-share or comment on where appropriate
• Monitor and analyse social media activity of related organisations to identify opportunities and learnings to improve WheelPower’s online presence
• Create live social media content, be confident in photography and videography to take photos, interview participants and use camera to produce video content

2. Website

• Ensure that wheelchair users have access to the right information, in the right format, promoted in the right locations which enables them to take part in sport and physical activity
• Maintain the website to ensure that all information is up to date an accurate
• Create new webpages to support the promotion of new opportunities and activities and ensure that all pages are optimised for search engine and ensure we learn from Google Analytics and visitor behaviour

3. Marketing and communications

• Produce innovative content for the delivery of creative, successful and cost-effective marketing and media campaigns targeting online and off-line audiences.
• Target specific communications which promote our work to wheelchair users, those who support wheelchair users, disabled groups, disabled children, their families and our supporters.
• Manage and produce regular outbound communications which promote WheelPower and our partners’ events and activities.
• Maintain and develop good relationships with local and national media organisations.
• Produce high quality press releases for written media, arrange interviews with radio, and be the point of contact to organise and arrange TV media to attend our events.
• Create, monitor and evaluate paid for social media advertising and online digital marketing opportunities. Work with a given budget to produce effective and engaging Ads.

4. Content Creation

• Promote our events and activities by telling the stories of how our work has had a positive impact on the physical and mental well-being of disabled people
• Produce a range of well written and informative stories which will underpin our promotional activity. Arrange interviews and be confident with audio/visual equipment to capture positive feedback from our beneficiaries.
• Create original social media graphics, leaflets, posters and a wide variety of marketing materials to promote sport and fundraising activities.
• Work within the brand guidelines to ensure consistency.
• Work with existing and new partners in order to communicate through their networks and channels with a particular focus on disabled people’s organisations and disabled people’s user led organisations.
• Engage and create specific content for Awareness Dates and work with our partners to increase awareness of the work of WheelPower.
• Have a good understanding of video editing software and be able to create, edit and produce professional looking innovative video content.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Goodman Masson are partnered with a well renowned UK based charity who operate across the country, to recruit for a Finance Business Partner.

You will lead on providing high quality insight and financial management to various support functions across the organisation.

Day to day duties include:

• Improve understanding of financial performance across various functions to enable accurate decision making
• Prepare insightful management reporting to budget holders and senior Directors
• Take the lead on financial planning processes and provide relevant analysis
• Work with the project team to maintain project accounting processes
• Support project team with longer-term planning and budgeting
• Support business case appraisal for investment decisions

Essentials:

• CIMA, ACA OR ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven business partnering experience
• Process improvement experience
• Excellent communication skills

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Do you want to see more people with and without learning disabilities mixing and having fun together in the heart of our communities? Would you like to be instrumental in making that happen? If so, this might be the ideal opportunity for you.

Harris Hill is partnering with WAVE for Change, a wonderful charity focusing on encouraging and supporting mixed-ability friendships. Their focus is on enabling places across the UK where this can happen. They connect, encourage and support those who want to see vibrant mixed-ability social and worship groups in their communities.

WAVE for Change is seeking to recruit a hands-on Director (part-time) to lead this relatively small charity with big ambitions through the next phase of its development. This is a fantastic opportunity will allow you to take ownership of and lead the implementation of WAVE's strategic plan, playing an active role in ensuring its sustainability and growth.

Key details:

Role: Director

Location: London, but remote will be considered

Salary: £30,000 - £38,400 for 24 hours per week

Contract: Part time, permanent

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• A track record of securing funding opportunities, ideally grant applications and community-based fundraising activities.
• Solid financial management experience to ensure WAVE remains in good financial health.
• Good report writing ability to produce monthly reports on impact data and progress towards goals.
• Deep understanding of diversity, inclusion and social impact to advocate for marginalised communities.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact either Faye Marshall or Lizzy Clark at Harris Hill via the apply button. 

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th June 2024.

Date of First Interview: W/C 17th June 2024.

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.

At InterAct we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to fulfil their life aspirations. We work in local communities across Essex promoting inclusion, increasing participation and independence.

The main focus of our work is improving the emotional well-being and life opportunities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and people who experience barriers through challenging emotional and mental health or social difficulties.

We aim to deliver high-quality, fun, safe and nurturing experiences where we will support each person to achieve their goals

We are currently seeking a skilled and flexible administrator to support our work who needs to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team worker, able to work independently with a “can do” attitude and have excellent communication skills.

InterAct is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are a successful candidate you will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Working for InterAct is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy & lively team while making a massive difference to the lives of the children, young people and families we support!

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Administration

• General office and administrative duties to ensure effective service delivery
• Providing phone and email cover for the office
• Work with the various delivery teams to ensure effective inputting and collation of information and data with regular use of Excel, Word, bespoke databases and booking systems
• Regularly contact service users by telephone and email to help identify needs and signpost appropriately
• Prepare and dispatch information packs/activity programmes
• Monitor/order office stationery and equipment
• Maintain any paper records, cloud/server-based documents, filing and archiving etc

 

Programme Development & Delivery

• Working with the various teams to support the planning and coordination of events and fundraising

 

Health & Safety

• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, contributing to InterAct’s safeguarding processes and staff responsibilities
• Adhere to organisational and service-specific policies, procedures and guidelines

General

• Operate in accordance with InterAct`s core values and to the highest professional standards
• To adopt a positive and flexible attitude to all our clients, volunteers and staff - and to relate to them in ways that affirm and increase their dignity and self-respect
• Maintain organisational, client and colleague confidentiality
• Working closely with other members of staff to share best practice
• Attend regular supervisions, staff meetings and any agreed training opportunities
• Liaising with external contractors and consultants
• Undertake occasional travel as required by the duties of the post
• To promote and foster the Charity's reputation and standing within the community
• To work collaboratively, in an open, supportive and co-operative manner
• To promote equal opportunities in all areas of work
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post which may reasonably be required

If you would like to apply, please complete and return the InterAct application form.

Service Manager - Sheffield & Derbyshire

Location: Sheffield
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £36,000 per annum, plus £2,000 allowance for holding the CQC registration.
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2024 23:59

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Join us as a CQC registered Service Manager with Hft Sheffield and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities. You will assist the Regional Service Manager by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the registered service. You will also have the responsibility to manage the performance of your team; including your team’s delivery of care and support which promotes dignity, wellbeing and independence and a person-centred culture.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

As a ‘Gold’ standard Investors in People accredited employer, we are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority. Within this, all Hft employees get access to TELUS Health – the world’s biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it.

We offer

- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
- Family friendly policies

What will you be doing?

As a Service Manager at Hft, you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those we support and you will help the Regional Service Managers to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively. You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.

You will assist the Regional Service Manager by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the registered service. You will also have the responsibility to manage the performance of your team; including your team’s delivery of care and support which promotes dignity, wellbeing and independence and a person-centred culture.

Alongside the Regional Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service.

As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.

As a Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role.

- About you
- You will have experience supporting adults with complex learning disabilities.
- You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role.???????
- You will have knowledge of CQC regulations
- You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or acceptable equivalent) OR have the ability to achieve this within 18 months of appointment.
- You will have detailed knowledge of Health and Safety issues, and Safeguarding regulations
- If you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life – then this is the role for you. ???????

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

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At InterAct, we work with children, young people and adults who struggle to enjoy activities that other young people take for granted. Our overall aim is to inform, support and empower people to increase their independence, enhance choice and control, and to realise their aspirations as well as play a full part in society.

Our mission is to enable those with learning disabilities, autism and other additional needs to develop their potential and enjoy socially inclusive fulfilled lives. We are passionate about our work and provide a variety of social and leisure activities to suit all interests.

We are currently seeking a Project Support Officer to take responsibility for the co-ordination and delivery of youth club activities within the Mid Essex area including Chelmsford, Maldon and across the Dengie peninsular. The role will involve working closely with the Young People Services Manager with the development and delivery of activities in the Mid and North areas of Essex.

This fantastic opportunity will enable you to work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team, delivering an important service across Essex whilst also providing you with development and training opportunities as we work with you to help further your career.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• have some experience of working with people with special educational needs and disabilities
• are enthusiastic and enjoy helping others to have fun
• are flexible and can work in a range of locations (the role involves delivering clubs and activities across Mid Essex and regular evening work as well as normal office hours)
• are willing and able to drive a mini bus ( we will provide training, however you will need to have a full driving licence and be over the age of 21)
• enjoy working and engaging with others

Working for InterAct is a fantastic way to meet new people, gain experience and have a lot of fun while making a massive difference to lives of the young people and families we support!

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a disability charity to recruit a newly created Evidence and Policy Manager position. This brand new role within the Innovation Team, will use an existing evidence base to develop robust policy positions which will enable greater accessibility to a range of future transport modes and technologies.

The aim of this charity is to improve transport accessibility for people with disabilities now and in the future. Their policy work will be rooted in structured research, drawing out themes across transport modes and disability types to tell a clear story about what changes would make the biggest difference to disabled people.

In this role you will work to proactively identify opportunities to influence emerging from a portfolio of innovation projects. You will lead on the charity’s responses to high-profile Government consultations, and where there is alignment you may engage with external partners for mutual benefit. You will develop and implement a specific research programme geared towards supporting us to develop robust policy positions.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Commissioning research specifically geared towards supporting development of robust policy positions.
• Using insights to develop a structured evidence bank and developing policy-relevant themes across key areas.
• Engaging with key external stakeholders in disability and transport to understand the policy positions of other organisations and share back our own.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to influence policy where it may have a positive impact for disabled people.
• Leading on responding to consultations, working closely with the Innovation and Communications Teams, and with external partners and allies where appropriate

The ideal candidate will have;

• Experience commissioning robust qualitative and quantitative research.
• Experience using research findings and evidence to develop robust policy positions and respond to high-profile Government consultations.
• Experience proactively identifying opportunities to influence.
• Ability to facilitate sensitive internal conversations to reach a point of consensus on policy positions.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders in Government, industry, and other charities and foundations.
• Exceptional written and oral influencing skills, including the judicious use of data and evidence and the compelling presentation of the case for change.

This is a hybrid position requiring 2 day per week from the head office in Harlow, Essex. The office is well connected by public transport links.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so for more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.

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 want to support students during their lunch break and create a safe, clean and calm atmosphere for our students? We are looking for a support worker and cleaner to join our Brixton office.

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen. 

You’ll support and supervise students during their lunch break and create a schedule of lunchtime activities. As part of your role, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Share learning space.  

Main responsibilities 

• You’ll oversee the overall management of the dining area and support students during their lunch break 
• You’ll be responsible for planning, using ideas from students, a schedule of lunchtime activities for students  
• You’ll support students to learn and encourage them in activities which will assist the development of skills and experience 
• You’ll be responsible for cleaning the Share learning spaces – the kitchen, office and training areas to a high standard daily 

Who we’re looking for 

• You’ll be able to relate well to people in an open, calm and friendly way 
• You’ll have an understanding of health and safety regulations, COSH and safety rules 
• You’ll be a strong team player, who enjoys working alongside others to achieve goals  
• Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, and you believe in equality for all 

Why work for us? 

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible. 

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees. 

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life. 

We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you. 

How to apply 

We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.  

Please send your CV, alongside a Cover Letter addressing these three questions:

1. What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity? 
2. What is your understanding of challenging behaviour? 
3. What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent support worker and cleaner?

If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team.

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to the interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance.   

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.

We look forward to receiving your application 

Make a real difference to the lives of people with disabilities.

“Being a ASM gives me such job satisfaction I love working as a team with both my manager and volunteers and have learnt so much in this totally new job role.” - Llandudno Assistant Shop Manager

“What a fantastic company to work for, Scope keep us connected” – Leek Shop Manager

Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail or customer service experience and are looking for the next step in your career?

If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

 

Your role

As Shop Manager at Scope's Scarborough shop,  you’ll have autonomy to run your shop using your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! One day you might be  generating and processing stock and designing an eye-catching window display. The next day you might be recruiting and training our wonderful volunteers. Every day there will be a different challenge that you’ll find extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.

 

About you

As Shop Manager you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career. To be successful, you’ll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first. You’ll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic, a great attention to detail, solid IT skills and a creative eye for displays. We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scope’s values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people.

 

About working in our shops

Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. We focus on sustainable fashion and engaging with local communities. We lead our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience. And we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.

 

Permanent - Full time, 35 hours per week

Location - 22 Newborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NA

Shop hours

It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day. So some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Our full time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.

Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity and encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve. If you are disabled, have the skills, and or the experience to do the job, then we would love to meet you for an interview. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Some disabled applicants and applicants with an impairment, condition or access need, might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

 

Scope benefits

We encourage everyone to embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 35 days annual leave
• Flexible working (where we can)
• Company pension
• Excellent training and career development
• Strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
• Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more

Who are we at Scope?

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.

If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today! 

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place and an appointment be made before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Arts Sector Employment Coach will support young adults with SEND to apply for jobs within the Arts sector and coach them through the recruitment and induction process.

The role incorporates:

· Working with the Arts organisations in making their recruitment processes more accessible to candidates with disabilities

· Providing job coaching support to induct the new employee into their role.

· Spreading awareness of the scheme and its impact with the aim of encouraging arts sector organisations to hire young adults with SEND is an integral part of the role.

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential and lead independent lives. 

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London and run several key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need:

· Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar client group

· Experience of training, education, or employment support delivery

·    Experience of job coaching or supporting work placements

·    Understanding of the needs of employers and ability to articulate the benefits of having a diverse workforce to        businesses.

· An understanding of and commitment to a person-centred approach

· A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students.

· Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude

· A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving.

What We Offer:·

· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays every year. 

· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to 30 in total

· We offer a travel allowance to help with the cost of commuting.

· We provide a 4% pension contribution

· Incremental pay progression

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

· We offer regular team meals and socials

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts.

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London and run several key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.

Closing Date: Friday 31st May 2024.

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.  

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Trust and Grants Officer that values empowering others, making things better, and building trust through openness.

As the Trust and Grants Officer, you will play a crucial role in securing funding opportunities and fostering meaningful relationships with funders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission while enhancing your professional skills and personal growth.

Background:

In a world where everyone with Down's syndrome thrives, Learn and Thrive is dedicated to supporting learners with Down’s syndrome to access specialist support and empowering them to thrive throughout their lives. We believe everyone has the right to a fulfilling life within their community, regardless of their diagnosis. Learn and Thrive understands the barriers created by society for individuals with Down’s syndrome and is committed to providing online tools to break through these barriers and facilitate their best life.

Responsibilities:

• Crafting Compelling Funding Applications: Collaborate with the CEO to create high-quality, persuasive funding applications. Utilise your creativity and storytelling skills to effectively communicate the impact of our projects.
• Building Positive Relationships: Cultivate strong partnerships with trusts, grants, and foundations. Ensure timely and meaningful communication with funders, including thank-you messages, updates, and reporting.
• Maintaining Records and Pipeline: Keep accurate records of funders and funding applications. Manage the pipeline of submissions and responses to optimise fundraising efforts.
• Prospect Research: Conduct thorough research using trust-finding databases and other resources to identify potential grant makers. Match suitable projects with the most appropriate funders.
• Living Our Values: Embody the values of our organisation: Empowering everyone,  Making things better, and Building trust through Openness. Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a supportive work environment.
• Utilising Networking Opportunities: Actively engage in networking activities, including LinkedIn and other platforms, to expand our network and strengthen relationships within the funding community.

Requirements:

• Passion for our cause and commitment to making a positive impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in prospect research and familiarity with grant-making processes.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to embody our organisation’s values and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practices and commitment to upholding them.
• Willingness to explore diverse methods of stewardship and relationship building.

Reports to: CEO

Location: Medway/Maidstone area

Contract: Permanent, Immediate Start

Remuneration: Circa £28,000 - £30,000 pro rata

Working Hours: 15 hours per week (including hybrid working); Approximately 1 day per month on-site meeting with the team.

Annual Leave: 28 days (including statutory holidays)

Join us in our mission to empower children and young people with Down’s syndrome and other learning needs. Together, we make a difference.

Apply now to become our Trust and Grants Officer!

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

Funding from trusts and charitable foundations is vital to our charities ability to provide its vital, life saving work. Support Dogs is going through a period of growth and is looking for an experienced fundraiser to provide support to help us to reach further and maximise opportunities as our existing post holder takes maternity leave.

Job description 

Two roles avaliable:

Part-time - 17.5hrs 

Full-time - 30hrs 

Working Well is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, and/or complex issues through training and employment.

We are recruiting a full-time and a part time Employment Support Worker for our supported employment team in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. These are permanent roles. The post holder will carry a caseload of clients who may have one or more support needs including:

• Learning Disabilities

• Autism 

• Mental Health

The focus of the role is to support clients to achieve their employment goals, engaging with employers and training providers to secure vocational outcomes in line with client preferences.

Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our commitment to supporting people to find the right job for them. Experience working with individuals affected by learning disabilities and autism would be beneficial. The successful candidate must be comfortable in approaching employers, persuading them to use our service, and working with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment.

You will work closely with referring teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led.  You will also be in working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service. 

We are operating a hybrid working model in our Kingston team, with a combination of working from home and in the community with a required 3 days per week spent in our Kingston office. 

Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays.

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and confident about disabilities employer (two ticks). Any reasonable adjustment requests to our recruitment process can be submitted in your cover form. 

Application Process

• Click Apply 

• Download the Working Well Trust cover form from the application resources

• Complete the cover form in full, clearly outlining how you meet the person specification points in the personal statement embedded in the cover form 

• Add the cover form to the end of your CV before uploading 

• Submit your CV and cover form together in one document. Applications without a cover form will not be considered. 

• Closing date: Monday 3 June 2024 (subject to change, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply promptly) 

• Final stage interviews:TBC

Recruitment Process 

• Applications that meet the requirements of the role will be invited to a telephone interview as and when applications are submitted 

• Candidates that are selected to progress to the next stage will then be invited to a main interview with our panel