London, Devon and across South West

Hours as and when required (zero hours contract)

Are you passionate about creating a better future for disabled children? Are you a natural leader who thrives on developing young people? Then join us as a Facilitator. 

Whizz-Kidz is a national children’s charity with a mission to transform the lives of disabled children and young people. We work to change these young lives by providing the vital equipment, support and life skills they need.

As an ad hoc Facilitator, you will have direct experience of working with disabled young people and you will work collaboratively with the regional services team to grow our Clubs and Wheelchair Skills Training opportunities in the region.

The role will include facilitating regular Whizz-Kidz Clubs, taking responsibility for the delivery of the service on the day. This includes ensuring Young People engage in the event and supporting our young people to gain life skills and independence. You will also be responsible for Safeguarding, managing volunteers and Healthcare Assistants during the service. Opportunities also include delivering Wheelchair Skills Training through Schools and Community Hubs as well as promoting independent travel training to those who are ready.

You will have a methodical and young person-centred approach to removing barriers so that young people can participate fully in a programme and you will have experience of conducting accessibility audits and risk assessments.

For further information and to apply please visit our website.

We regret that we will not be able to respond to unsuccessful applications for this role.

Closing Date:  30th June 2020

First Interview Date:   We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and setting up interviews as required.

Please note successful candidates will be required to attend training and the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check..

Only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted. No recruitment agencies please.

Are you passionate about supporting volunteers?                                   

Disability Advice Service Lambeth (dasl) is Lambeth’s leading pan-impairment Disabled People’s Organisation.

We are seeking to appoint a Volunteer Coordinator for three months to organise dasl’s offer for volunteers and peer supporters to connect with Disabled people in Lambeth affected by Covid-19. The Coordinator will recruit and train new volunteers, match them to Disabled people in Lambeth who request support and will provide supervision and monitoring to the volunteers and the placements.

The post will be home-based and is an opportunity for you to develop your experience of coordinating a volunteer-led project, implementing training plans and working with the volunteers to ensure they are confident in providing support on their placements.

The post is for 20 hours a week, ideally over three days per week, however we are happy to consider alternative working patterns as requested by the candidate.

To apply for this role, please provide us with a copy of your CV, and a cover letter (maximum 2-sides A4) demonstrating your skills and experience as outlined in the person specification by Wednesday 10th June.

Depending on the number of applications, we may schedule interviews as they are received, so please do apply as soon as you can.

dasl is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly from Disabled people. Our office at “we are 336”, 336 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA is fully accessible.

Digital Product Manager

Who we are:

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

What we can offer you:

• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme

Who we are looking for:

Working closely with our services across the UK, you will define the roadmap for a portfolio of digital products to support our services for people with autism. You will support the organisation to effectively test, deliver and improve products and services, drive value and improve the experience of the people with autism we support.

You will be working in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment. You will be expected to facilitate workshops and focus groups to support continuous improvements relating to our digital solutions whilst working with operational staff to better understand user needs and pain points, designing how to evaluate the impact of various products or features, working with teams to determine future opportunities for the product pipeline.

You will manage products through the whole product life-cycle, working with subject matter experts, content developers, internal and external stakeholders to determine each product's road map, prioritise its backlog and coordinate its development.

The Digital Product Manager will ensure our products are user-centric and evidence-based, with an offering that delivers maximum impact.

To view the job description please click here.

Where you will be working:

Home based.

How to apply:

• To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
• When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
• For more information about this job please contact Sarah Wight

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Barnet Mencap is dynamic, expanding, and looking for team players to join our enthusiastic and diverse team. We support adults with moderate learning disabilities and/or autism to live independently in housing of their choice.

The role offers a challenge and satisfaction, which will suit people who:

• have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autism in a community setting
• have a good working knowledge of safeguarding issues facing people with learning disabilities and autism
• understand the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autism living independently and have the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
• have a ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
• have excellent communication skills

Barnet Mencap is committed to safeguarding, quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

Inclusion London is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Deaf or Disabled person for the post of:

‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ Project Co-ordinator

Inclusion London is a leading disability equality organisation run by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We have built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to set up and run an innovative project that will develop and strengthen DDPOs co-production, lived experience advocacy and intersectional skills and capacity so our sector and communities are better able to challenge our exclusion and more effectively directly engage with policy and decision makers.

You will have experience setting up and running outreach based projects, carrying out effective voice, influencing or policy work and designing and delivering accessible and engaging briefings, training and workshops to diverse audiences. You will be passionate about inclusion, equality and intersectional issues and committed to the principle and practice of ‘Nothing About Us Without Us.’

Inclusion London is committed to equality, diversity and human rights and reflecting the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Deaf or Disabled people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We support flexible working and large aspects of these jobs could be done remotely, however some travel to London to attend face-to -face meetings may be required depending on the Public Health advice. 

Salary:   £30,000 per annum pro rata

Houurs:   17.5 hours per week

Length of contract:  24 months fixed term contract  

Pension contribution: Non-contributory pension 5%  

Annual Leave:  25 days per year plus bank holidays pro rata.   

To Apply:

Please click on the APPLY ON WEBSITE button below or above where you can download the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15 June 2020

Candidates invited to interview will be informed by: 19 June 2020

Interviews will take place: Week Commencing 29 June 2020 via Zoom

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Inclusion London is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Deaf or Disabled person for the post of:

Policy and Campaigns Officer

Inclusion London is a leading disability equality organisation run by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We have built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with DDPOs to gather evidence and carry out policy and campaigning work on the impact of the Covid-19 emergency on Deaf and Disabled people including the experience of shielding and self-isolation, the impact on social care/independent living support and the implementation of the Coronavirus Act.

You will have experience of carrying out effective evidence based campaign and policy work and presenting data and policy work in an accessible and compelling way that supports effective campaigning and influencing. You will be great at developing effective relationships across different sectors and communicating with diverse audiences.

Inclusion London is committed to equality, diversity and human rights and reflecting the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Deaf or Disabled people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We support flexible working and large aspects of these jobs could be done remotely, however some travel to London to attend face-to -face meetings may be required depending on the Public Health advice. 

Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Length of employment: 12 months fixed term contract  

Pension: Non-contributory pension 5%

Holiday:  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

To Apply:

Please click on the APPLY ON WEBSITE button below or above where you can download the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15 June 2020

Candidates invited to interview will be informed by: 19 June 2020

Interviews will take place: Week Commencing 29 June 2020 via Zoom

Inclusion London is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Deaf or Disabled person for the post of:

Communications and Media Officer

Inclusion London is a leading disability equality organisation run by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We have built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Communications and Media Officer to help Inclusion London take our communications to the next level: developing and improving the coverage and effectiveness of our campaigns, justice and policy work across print, broadcasting and social media.

You will have experience of successfully using print, broadcasting and social media to support and raise the profile of campaigns; establishing relationships with key media contacts and influencers; developing high quality content for communications for diverse audiences including blog posts, emails, press releases, infographics and films and using the latest social media tools and approaches.

Inclusion London is committed to equality, diversity and human rights and reflecting the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Deaf or Disabled people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We support flexible working and large aspects of these jobs could be done remotely, however some travel to London to attend face-to -face meetings may be required depending on the Public Health advice. 

Salary:   £34,000 per annum pro rata

Hours:  21 hours per week

Length of employment: 12 month fixed term contract

Pension contribution:  Non-contributory pension 5%

Annual Leave:  25 days per year plus bank holidays pro rata

To Apply:

Please click on the APPLY ON WEBSITE button below or above where you can download the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 15 June 2020

Candidates invited to interview will be informed by: 19 June 2020

Interviews will take place on: Week Commencing 29 June 2020 via Zoom

Learning Support Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity in our specialist College for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team.

We provide our learners with development opportunities that not only extends their academic skills and abilities, but also promotes personal growth and independence in all aspects of learning, leisure and life. Every day we carry out immeasurably worthwhile and rewarding work which although at times can be challenging, continually enhances the lives of the learners that attend our College.

Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: St Elizabeth`s Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Job type: 37.5 hours per week. Term time only
Salary: £9.58 - £10.48 per hour
Benefits: We offer an excellent range of staff benefits including: A comprehensive induction & development programme, Subsidised restaurant, High Street retail / leisure discounts, Generous holidays, Discounted gym membership, Free Life assurance, Free on-site parking.

About the Role:

• Contributing and assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans
• Supporting and recording progress and providing written reports where necessary
• Supporting learners to achieve goals and guiding them on appropriate behaviour
• Supporting learners who can display challenging behaviours and helping to manage this in a positive way
• Assisting learners with their personal and health needs, promoting the highest standards of welfare and self – care at all times

About You:

To join us as a Learning Support Assistant, previous experience of working within a special needs environment is essential. You will also have an NVQ Level 2 in either Learning or Health and Social care along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You may have experience of the following: Learning Support Assistant, Learning Support, Teaching Assistant, Health and Social Care, Health and Social Care Assistant, Level 2, Support Assistant, Teachers Assistant, Trainee Teacher, Special Education Needs, PGCE, Mentor, Tutor, Teacher, LSA, Special Needs, SEN, Support Worker, etc.

St Elizabeth’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. An equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, we welcome applications from all parts of the community.

Registered Charity No. 1176777

Night Support Worker

Progress Housing Ltd has experienced unprecedented growth in the past few years evolving into to a leading care provider, creating real opportunities to progress within the health & social care sector.

Night Support Worker Responsibilities:

We are expanding our team and looking for genuinely caring and hands on individuals. We are looking for dynamic individuals with strong multi-tasking and leadership skills to join our dedicated team.
At Progress Housing you will work with extraordinary people who achieve fantastic successes. For everyone at Progress it is about being ambitious about what people can achieve. You will work as part of a supportive team, focusing on outcomes through a person-centred approach.

• You will support service users with learning disabilities and physical disabilities with associated complex health needs, to live the life they want to within the service. You will support service-users in all aspects of daily living and community participation.
• You will assist service-users in leading a valued and fulfilled life in order that they maximise their potential and can live healthy and active lifestyles as independently as possible.

Night Support Worker Requirements:

• You will ideally already be working as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker
• You will ideally already have experience working with Adults with learning disabilities
• You will ideally have experience working with Learning and physical disabilities
• You will be passionate about providing excellent support
• You will be kind, compassionate, take responsibility for your own actions and be keen to acquire new knowledge

About Progress Housing:

Progress Housing is passionate about providing high quality Community Residential Services for Adults requiring specialist learning and physical disability support. As a provider we are expanding and opening new services with new opportunities from promotion based upon performance.

Progress Housing is committed to delivering individualised care to meet people’s needs, committed to providing the best possible care and support.

Job Type: Full-time & Part time available

Salary: £9.00 per hour

Location: Worthing

Hours of Work: FT = 37.5 per week, PT = 22.25 or 15 per week

Benefits: Enhanced rates for all public, Hollidays, Comprehensive internal training programs, Free of charge mandatory training, Enhanced DBS cost covered, Comprehensive induction based on the Care Certificate, 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, Life Insurance, Membership of employer contribution pension fund

Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check for Regulated Activity which will include a check against both the Barred adult list. We are an equal opportunities employer.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Waking Night Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Young People, Vulnerable People, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 93094

Mae Byw’n Dda â Cholled Clyw yn brosiect tair blynedd a ariannir gan Lywodraeth Cymru o dan Grant ar gyfer Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol Cynaliadwy.  Mae gan y prosiect dair cainc lle mae recriwtio, hyfforddi a chynorthwyo gwirfoddolwyr yn elfen hanfodol.

Drwy’r Gwasanaeth Cyfeillio dan Arweiniad Gwirfoddolwyr, fe fyddwn yn cynnig cymorth i bobl â B/byddardod a cholled clyw sy’n ymdopi â theimladau o arwahanrwydd, unigrwydd, a’u grymuso i wella’u lles ac i gael at wasanaethau yn eu cymuned leol.  Caiff hyn ei gyflenwi mewn dwy ffordd:

• ‘Amser i Mi’ – gwasanaeth cyfeillio gartref dan arweiniad gwirfoddolwyr.  1 awr yr wythnos am 10 sesiwn i fod yn gydymaith i’r rheiny sy’n byw â cholled clyw, tinitws neu F/fyddardod sy’n chwilio am rywun i’w gyfarfod.
• ‘Yma ac Acw’ – gwasanaeth cyfeillio dan arweiniad gwirfoddolwyr i gynorthwyo’r rheiny sydd â cholled clyw, tinitws neu F/fyddardod i ddod yn fwy annibynnol a gweithgar.  Cymorth gan wirfoddolwyr am 1 awr yr wythnos am 10 sesiwn i gynorthwyo annibyniaeth wrth ddefnyddio grwpiau cymdeithasol. 

Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 29ain o Fehefin, 2020

Mae’r swydd hon hefyd yn amodol ar ddatgeliad uwch boddhaol gan Y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2023

Part-time, 21 hours per week

Live Well with Hearing Loss is a three year project funded by the Welsh Government under the Sustainable Social Services Grant. The project has three strands in which recruiting, training and supporting volunteers is an essential element.

Through the Volunteer Led Befriending Service we will offer support to people with deafness and hearing loss who are dealing with feelings of isolation, loneliness and empower them to improve their wellbeing and access services within their local community. This will be delivered in two ways:

• ‘Time for Me’ – at home volunteer led befriending service. 1 hour a week for 10 sessions to be a companion to those with hearing loss, tinnitus or D/deafness who are looking for someone to meet with.
• ‘Out & About’ – volunteer led befriending service to support those with hearing loss, tinnitus or deafness to become more independent and active. Volunteers support for 1 hour a week for 10 sessions to support independence when accessing social groups.

Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.

Action on Hearing Loss (formerly the RNID) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Interview Date: 29th June 2020

This post is also subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Project Worker

Luv2meetU is a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities operating predominantly in the North of England covering 9 different Local Authority areas. We support up to 300 members across all the areas. We have approximately 15 members of staff within Luv2meetU and related projects. We have received Foundational Economy Challenge Fund monies from the Welsh Government to develop Luv2meetU in the Wrexham and Denbighshire area.

Hours are flexible and will include evening and weekend work based on the needs of the project.

Salary: £17,968 per annum

Job Type: Fixed-term till March 2021 - Possibility of the funding being extended beyond this.

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Hot desk at Hft offices, Hub Cyfle, Queensferry, Flintshire, CH5 1SA and working from home and out in the community

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance

Experience of working with vulnerable people including adults with learning disabilities together with an understanding of the needs, experiences and aspirations of people with learning disabilities would be advantageous.

Fluent in Welsh is essential.

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Project Worker ,Support Worker, Community Worker, Caseworker, Social Care, Social Worker, Third Sector, Care Worker, Not for Profit, Social Care, Care Assistant, Community Care, Vulnerable People, Mental Health, Family Support, Charity etc.

Ref: 93109

Payroll Officer

The payroll officer is a key part of the busy Payroll & Benefits team and reports directly to the payroll & benefits manager, working closely with internal stakeholders to improve performance and processes within the department.

The payroll officer is responsible for managing and operating the payroll system with the greatest level of accuracy and efficiency.

Salary £20,000 to £25,000

Job Type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours

Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance

This is a role that deals with confidential material on a daily basis and therefore tact, diplomacy and absolute discretion are key requirements for this role.

The post holder will be numeracy literate. Outstanding communication skills and high level IT skills are a prerequisite, as well as being a self-starter.

Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience of the following: Payroll Officer, Finance Officer, Finance Assistant, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Administration, Finance Administrator, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

Ref: 93044

About Scope

We’re the disability equality charity. We won't stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. At home. At school. At work. In our communities.

We provide practical advice and emotional support whenever people need it most. We use our collective power to change attitudes and end injustice. And we campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.

About the role

As the lead economist, you will be in charge of the quantitative and economic analysis at the core of Scope’s influencing strategy and supporting our services.  Your research will underpin Scope’s campaigning and policy programmes that tackle important issues disabled people and their families face.

Your work will be supporting the case for better financial security for disabled people and their families. This includes tackling the extra costs disabled people face, enabling more people to find and stay in work, improving support to live independently, and shifting negative attitudes that make daily life harder than it needs to be.

This is an ideal opportunity for an economist that wishes to work on ground-breaking and innovative projects such as our Disability Price Tag, which unpicks the financial impact of the extra cost of disability.

You will be joining a small research team made of quantitative and qualitative analysts. There will also be opportunities to supervise a junior economist.

About you

Essential skills for this role include practical experience using STATA for economic research, strong knowledge of regression analysis and good command of Excel. Practical knowledge of SPSS is desirable, but not essential.

The ideal candidate will have a knack for explaining complex economic concepts in simple terms to variety of audiences and have a passion for using his/her skills to maximise policy impacts. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will need to be a firm believer of the social model of disability.

We are committed to equal opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and guarantee interviews to suitably qualified disabled applicants.

In return we offer an attractive benefits package including 27 days holiday, generous pension scheme and discounts at restaurants, gyms, shops and more. 

Please apply in writing with your CV and covering letter fully detailing your suitability for the role.