We are looking for people to work with our employment team to support Deaf people who are furthest from the labour market, working intensively with individuals, offering exceptional levels of advice, guidance and practical support to overcome barriers and move towards and into sustainable volunteering, education, training or employment. 

This role is based from home but working in the Stoke and Staffordshire area. The successful candidate will have experience of supporting Deaf people in an employment or IAG environment. Good knowledge of the barriers facing Deaf people and the ability to collect and record information. Fluency in BSL (Native user or minimum level 2 or 3) is essential, an assessment of signing will be made to check confidence and ability. The ability to work independently is essential and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two references. 

We provide great training and development opportunities and are looking for people with the right attitude and skills be part of a growing and dynamic organisation. 

This position is on a fixed term contract until October 2020 with a possible further extension. The hours are 18 hours per week. 

Interviews will be held in London on the 30th September 2019. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

Vacancy Details

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Central Office

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Working pattern: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

Interview dates: To be confirmed

Salary: £27,472 to £29,091 per annum + excellent benefits

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

We are recruiting a Diversity and Inclusion Manager who will be a focal point for diversity and inclusion activity managing both the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the Diversity Action Plan at organisation level and ensuring that Guide Dogs complies with its statutory and non-statutory commitments.  The successful candidate will work on advising and influencing leaders across the organisation to help embed ED&I in Guide Dogs policies, practices and culture.

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the Job Description below. Requirements include;

• Experience of working in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

• Ability to engage with a wide range of colleagues at all levels.

• Knowledge and understanding of equality legislation.

For more information on this role, the requirements and our benefits package, please see the documents attached below. 

How to apply: Applications can be made using the online application form. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Working at Guide Dogs

Working at Guide Dogs is much more than just a job. Through the values that guide our work, we make a real difference, and change lives. 

We believe that well-being at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for Guide Dogs.

As a member of staff, we offer you a wide range of benefits to suit your individual needs. These include; 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years' service), flexible benefits package and a defined contribution group personal pension plan. 

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximiseachievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment

As we enter a major expansion phase to develop more services that Deaf people want and need, we are looking to appoint our first ever Policy Officer to help us do this. This successful candidate will educate national and local governments, education and health bodies about Deaf people’s needs for accessible services and influence policy to meet those needs. This is a part time role 25 - 30 hours per week. This is a home based position but we are ideally looking for a candidate based in London, Essex or the South East who is prepared to travel across the UK.

You must have experience of working within a government body or major charity in a policy or similar role and also of planning, collating, evaluating and presenting research. You will need highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, be an accomplished presenter and have the ability to engage authoritatively and persuasively. You will be flexible, a creative thinker and quick to identify and respond to opportunities.

We offer flexible working and generous pension contributions.  Your work will make a positive difference to the lives of Deaf people across Britain.

Essential requirements:

• Proven ability to build, manage and develop key Stakeholder relationships
• Experience in performance monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of prioritising workload when working on and managing multiple tasks
• Highly motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions
• Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets
• Flexible and positive approach to change
• Ability to prepare briefings and other papers to a very high standard and present complex material in an engaging manner

This post is subject to two references. Both have to be satisfactory to RAD.

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th October 2019

Interview date:  Wednesday 30th October 2019 (Interviews will be held in London and reasonable travel expenses can be reclaimed)

Sense are looking for an experienced Regional Fundraiser to join our team as we embark on a period of growth and development.

Title: Community Fundraising Manager
Ref: 43596
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Sheffield, Homebased
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum (Inc home working allowance)

It is a really exciting time to join the team at Sense as we embark on a new 3-year strategy that will see us increase income as well as the number and quality of our supporter relationships. The Community Fundraising team is a core part of this strategy, bringing together and activating supporters across our shops and services networks as well as individuals, groups and businesses across the country to fundraise and engage with our cause.

About the Role

The role will be home based in the North of England, supporting fundraisers in the local area as well as our shops and key services in the region. We will expect the right candidate to be willing to travel within the region, building strong relationships and tailoring the support for local groups, businesses and individuals.

Our key services in this region are based in Leeds, Sheffield and Wakefield and there are shops in several locations which you can view on our website.

About you 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and engaging person who will help to proactively grow our income and develop excellent supporter relationship. You will have great communication skills and feel confident in speaking to people over the phone and in person, including giving presentations to current and prospective supporters. You will be self-motivated and ideally have experience of working from home within a geographically dispersed team. We are also looking for someone who is proactive and enjoys getting out and about, meeting people face to face and picking up the phone to speak to prospective supporters.

You will also have a strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets and of working with income budgets including forecasting and mitigation planning.

This role will require access to a car and a full UK driving license and team members are reimbursed for their mileage. You will also be required to work evenings and weekends when necessary but will receive time off in lieu for this time.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Monday 7 October 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply on Website' button. You will be directed to the Sense website where you can download the information pack and complete the application process.

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio further information can be found on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

No agencies please. 

Sense are looking for an experienced Regional Fundraiser to join our team as we embark on a period of growth and development.

Title: Community Fundraising Manager
Ref: 43595
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Leeds, Homebased
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum (Inc home working allowance)

It is a really exciting time to join the team at Sense as we embark on a new 3 year strategy that will see us increase income as well as the number and quality of our supporter relationships. The Community Fundraising team is a core part of this strategy, bringing together and activating supporters across our shops and services networks as well as individuals, groups and businesses across the country to fundraise and engage with our cause.

About the Role

The role will be home based in the North of England, supporting fundraisers in the local area as well as our shops and key services in the region. We will expect the right candidate to be willing to travel within the region, building strong relationships and tailoring the support for local groups, businesses and individuals.

Our key services in this region are based in Leeds, Sheffield and Wakefield and there are shops in several locations which you can view on our website.

About you 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and engaging person who will help to proactively grow our income and develop excellent supporter relationship. You will have great communication skills and feel confident in speaking to people over the phone and in person, including giving presentations to current and prospective supporters. You will be self-motivated and ideally have experience of working from home within a geographically dispersed team. We are also looking for someone who is proactive and enjoys getting out and about, meeting people face to face and picking up the phone to speak to prospective supporters.

You will also have a strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets and of working with income budgets including forecasting and mitigation planning.

This role will require access to a car and a full UK driving license and team members are reimbursed for their mileage. You will also be required to work evenings and weekends when necessary but will receive time off in lieu for this time.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Monday 7 October 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply on Website' button. You will be directed to the Sense website where you can download the information pack and complete the application process.

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio further information can be found on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

No agencies please. 

Sense are looking for an experienced Regional Fundraiser to join our team as we embark on a period of growth and development.

Title: Community Fundraising Manager - North of England
Reference number: 43596
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Wakefield, Homebased
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum (Inc home working allowance)

It is a really exciting time to join the team at Sense as we embark on a new 3-year strategy that will see us increase income as well as the number and quality of our supporter relationships. The Community Fundraising team is a core part of this strategy, bringing together and activating supporters across our shops and services networks as well as individuals, groups and businesses across the country to fundraise and engage with our cause.

About the Role 
The role will be home based in the North of England, supporting fundraisers in the local area as well as our shops and key services in the region. We will expect the right candidate to be willing to travel within the region, building strong relationships and tailoring the support for local groups, businesses and individuals.

Our key services in this region are based in Leeds, Sheffield and Wakefield and there are shops in several locations which you can view on our website. A map is attached to our recruitment site showing the split of the region.

About you 
We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and engaging person who will help to proactively grow our income and develop excellent supporter relationship. You will have great communication skills and feel confident in speaking to people over the phone and in person, including giving presentations to current and prospective supporters. You will be self-motivated and ideally have experience of working from home within a geographically dispersed team. We are also looking for someone who is proactive and enjoys getting out and about, meeting people face to face and picking up the phone to speak to prospective supporters.

You will also have a strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets and of working with income budgets including forecasting and mitigation planning.

This role will require access to a car and a full UK driving license and team members are reimbursed for their mileage. You will also be required to work evenings and weekends when necessary but will receive time off in lieu for this time.

About us 
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Monday 7 October 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed

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. You will be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and complete the application process.

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.

Recruiting a Team Leader to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire!

GBP 28,000 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more

This role is a 40 hour per week.

We are looking for a passionate and creative Team Leader to lead on the delivery of a high quality supported living service for a customer with learning disabilities and Autism. This customer is moving into a new home in Welwyn Garden City and needs a Team Leader with excellent leadership skills to manage a team of Support Workers, who will support them to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

- Leading and motivating the team of support workers to provide excellent support and deliver meaningful outcomes in line with the customer's Life Plan;
- Establishing and maintaining an appropriate culture of least restrictive practice, positive behavioural support, respect and dignity, choice and control and total communications approaches;
- Delivering supervisions and facilitating team meetings with staff to ensure information sharing, problem solving and effective communication;
- Holding responsibility for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans;
- Developing rotas and ensuring appropriate cover;
- Ensuring that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly;
- Leading on the ongoing review and monitoring of the customer's needs and progress;
- Leading on communications with a range of key stakeholders including family and social work professionals;
- Developing key relationships with all appropriate relevant external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch;
- Providing hands-on support for 32 hours of the week, role modelling excellent support and providing coaching to support workers;
- Carrying out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract Manager;
- Delivering an out of hours on-call service for the region, where required;
- Ensuring that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract / Operations Managers, as appropriate;
- Adhering to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements.

Hands-on support duties will include:

- Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including art, visiting galleries, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing her to new activities to expand her 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;
- Driving the customer to activities using their vehicle, in rotation with the wider team;
- Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure;
- 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;
- Delivering personal care;
- 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, networks in local business community
- 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 passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- 2 / 3 years experience within a health and social care environment, preferably with some supervisory / management experience
- Driving Licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties

Desirable:

- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable

Creative Support is a not-for-profit provider of social care services. We are currently recruiting for our Blackpool service supporting complex clients with dual diagnosis. The service provides accommodation based support for people with a range of support needs including mental health issues, learning disabilities, drug and/or alcohol misuse issues, people with complex needs and people with an offending history.

You will lead and supervise a team of dedicated staff that will include a Housing and Resettlement Coordinator, a Social Inclusion and Community Involvement Worker, Recovery Workers, a Concierge Worker and Support Staff to provide a person-centred, focused support service that enables our service users to develop the necessary life skills for independent living. You will manage a case load of clients, writing and reviewing support plans while providing direct support to service users in accordance with these plans and aspirations. You will support people to access other services that will be beneficial to their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing and will support people to access meaningful and engaging activities both in the scheme and the local community, with the aim of supporting people to be active and equal citizens.

You must be a positive individual with an empathetic approach to meeting the needs of our service users. It is essential that you are able to work independently, using your own initiative and as part of a team, and that you have good verbal and written communication skills. Experience of working in a community-based service is essential; the ability to drive is preferred for this role.

Our range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction include:

-Guaranteed contracted hours

-Free life assurance

-Pension with company contribution

-A range of employee discounts

Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well-established and supported local work force.

Closing Date: 11 October 2019

Recruitment Coordinator

Find your place with us and help change lives.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Position: Resourcing Coordinator
Location: Cheshire & Merseyside
Job type: Full Time, 6 months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,497 per annum plus benefit
Benefits: 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, as well as support for financial wellbeing, 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.

Closing date: Friday 04 October 2019
Interview date: 17 October 2019

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency. You will be part of a team that supports operational colleagues and hiring managers in creating an excellent candidate to employee journey.

As a Resourcing Coordinator you will be field based, leading and managing recruitment and selection, ensuring consistency in processes to reflect best practice and Hft values. You will be working to KPI’s and will provide support and advice to recruiting managers, often in “hard to hire” environments, increasing opportunities for direct sourcing.

About you:

To be successful you will need to have significant experience within a similar capacity, including providing professional advice and support to recruiting managers. Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering recruitment and selection campaigns to a positive outcome is essential, as are excellent IT skills with experience of MS Office and the ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and draft basic reports. Up to date knowledge of relevant employment law is also required.

What we offer:

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.

Join us and help change lives.

Strictly no agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Resourcing Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment Executive, Resourcing Advisor, Resourcing Assistant, Resourcing Executive, Recruiter, In House Recruiter, Internal Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Recon, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 89086

This exciting role is a key fundraising position for SignHealth and will have responsibility for raising significant levels of income from grant making trusts, statutory, schools and community sources. The postholder will provide support for developing and diversifying our income as led by the Director of Communications & Fundraising.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION Reports to the Director of Communications & Fundraising.

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY

1. Based at the main office in Balham, London, SW12

2. Prepared to travel to meet potential funders throughout the UK as required

3. Responsible for meeting agreed income targets

4. Responsible for managing volunteers and supporters within the fundraising function

5. Responsible for establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders and fundraisers

SCOPE OF JOB

1. Represent and increase the profile of SignHealth and our work.

2. Develop initiatives with schools and the community to meet fundraising targets.

DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of SignHealth’s long term fundraising strategy to enable us to diversify our income and managing key accounts.

Trusts & Statutory

1. Work with the T & S Manager, managing allocated Trust and Statutory prospects including research, submitting applications, corporate proposals, reporting and related processes.

2. Respond to inquiries from trusts, corporates and members of the public.

3. Write reports for trusts and foundations on the use of existing grants.

Schools

1. Plan and launch a new schools’ fundraising appeal, working with agencies/design teams to develop an innovative substitute to our previous campaigns.

2. To actively account manage launched campaigns.

3. To develop the relationships with schools and be key point of contact for schools.

4. Manage the project and process associated.

Individuals and community

1. Help to deliver the FR strategy.

2. Arrange fundraising events and tours of the charity’s projects for potential donors.

3. Work with Director of FR with prospective donors, corporates and other stakeholders to support our work including our Ambassadors.

4. Review SignHealth’s Ambassadors work to date and make recommendations for future plans on how they will support our work and communications strategy.

5. Update donors and commissioners on how their money is being spent.

6. Research and write case studies on the impact of our work.

7. Maintain and update donor records on the CRM.

8. Support people who are planning and entering sponsored events including Marathons.

Communications

1. Contribute to the writing and publication of fundraising materials including web content.

2. Work with the Communications Team to contribute to the PR and Marketing of SignHealth in support of its fundraising activities including digital fundraising.

3. Write internal reports and analysing fundraising progress on a monthly basis.

4. Take part in strategy and planning meetings with other members of the fundraising team as well as across the organisation.

5. Help develop and launch digital fundraising and new fundraising products, campaigns and events and working with the communications team to market them.

6. Where necessary, liaise with external agencies to lead future fundraising campaigns.

7. Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders including representatives of trusts and other funding bodies, volunteers, supporters, fundraisers and donors.

Other

1. Contribute to the creation of and support any fundraising events by SignHealth

2. Represent SignHealth externally when required

3. Contribute to the annual and quarterly budgetary process and management accounting for SignHealth from an income perspective

4. Undertake any further duties as reasonably required by the Chief Executive or Director of Communications & Fundraising.

Person Specification

Experience and mandatory criteria:

· Educated to degree level or equivalent (e.g. minimum of 3 years relevant work experience)

· Experience of winning significant funding from trusts, statutory sources and foundations

· Experience of delivering fundraising strategies in line with organisational plans

· Experience of cultivating and managing a portfolio of funding bodies and individuals

· Experience of delivering against targets

· Experience of producing powerful and compelling fundraising proposals, reports, presentations and undertaking detailed prospect research

· IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems

· Proven ability to manage a project through to completion

· Proven ability in building good working relationships with colleagues and confidence to build external relationship through networking

· Proven ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively

· Adaptable and flexible approach

· Methodological approach with exceptional attention to detail

· Digital fundraising and digital communications through social media and email

The successful candidate should also be willing to complete BSL training/ qualification up to Level 2

Desirable

· BSL Level 1 (British Sign Language)

· Understanding of Deaf culture and community

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be a part of a growing corporate partnerships team focusing on both account management and new business development for a national charity helping people affected by spinal cord injury.

About the role:

The Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser role is hands-on – you’ll be responsible for building relationships and securing income from a range of new and existing corporate partners.

The role requires a strong team player who can demonstrate timely completion of multiple projects whilst remaining flexible. The post holder will work with a range of stakeholders including staff within the charity, corporate partners, trustees, and other volunteers, in order to maximise the opportunities from our corporate partnerships.

About you:

You will have experience in a fundraising or a customer-focussed sales role with experience of growing income and support from partnerships and securing new business. You will be solution-focused, ambitious, target-driven and a team player.

You will have:
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

- Strong relationship building skills

- Ability to take responsibility for agreed objectives and targets
- A good working knowledge of corporate partnerships fundraising

- A positive attitude
- Excellent time-management skills
 

About the charity:

You will work for a charity with an international reputation in its field, with some great staff and volunteers and a great working atmosphere. You can be proud of raising money for vital, award-winning services for spinal cord injured people and their families.

Every four hours in the UK, someone will sustain a spinal cord injury and become paralysed. Their life and the lives of those around them will be changed forever – Back Up exists to help people pick up the pieces and get things back on track again.

Registered Cluster Manager

From inspiring teams, to helping each person grow. Join us and help us change lives.

Become a Registered Manager with Hft and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the learning disabilities sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

Position: Registered Cluster Manager
Location: Montpelier, Bristol
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,348 rising to £30,345 following upon registration and successful completion of probationary period
Benefits: Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after first year, contributory pension scheme and life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development.

Closing date: 9 October 2019

About the role:

There’s no such thing as a “typical day” here. As a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for leading a “cluster” of services, inspiring your team and putting the tools in place to ensure your services are safe, caring, effective and well-led. This is a great opportunity to gain registered status, take on new responsibilities and build your management and leadership skills.

You’ll be managing teams of people and using Hft’s unique, person-centred model to support adults with learning disabilities, enabling them to lead enjoyable, fulfilling lives. Hft gives its Registered Managers significant accountability and opportunity. This is a key role and you’ll have a wide range of responsibilities across several different residential support services.

Responsibilities cover people management, legislation, compliance and finance. You’ll be managing your own business unit, with accountability to your Regional Manager, who will offer guidance and support.

You will care about how you work in partnership with others, working closely with the people Hft supports and their families, along with your Hft colleagues, local authorities and other agencies. You’ll speak out for the people we support, negotiating the best possible support contracts. You’ll have great scope to innovate, network and make the most of collaborative opportunities.

About you:

This is a demanding role for someone who is ready to step up and take their leadership and management skills to the next level. You need to have a Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People Level 5 or equivalent. If not, you will need to be able to achieve this, with our support, within your first twelve months. You’ll also need experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, ideally with people with complex needs. Experience of supervising and managing a team is essential.

You’ll need to ensure that support from your registered services meets all the relevant fundamental standards and you’ll need to demonstrate you understand your legal responsibilities and know what to do to ensure a service is compliant.

What we offer:

Hft is a national charity that supports more than 2,500 people with learning disabilities. We put the people we support at the centre of everything we do and work in partnership with them to provide services including residential care, day opportunities and supported living – from a few hours a week to twenty-four hours a day.

The career development opportunities are excellent. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible. Your registration and induction process will start as soon as you join. Benefits include private health insurance and life assurance.

Join us and help us change lives.

Strictly no agencies please.

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Could you make a visible difference? Are you passionate about helping others and improving people’s lives? An exciting opportunity has become available to join our small but ambitious and friendly team, as our Communications Officer. British Blind Sport is the National Disability Sport Organisation that supports blind and partially sighted people to get active and play sport.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, leading our national charity’s marketing and communications programme, raising the profile of British Blind Sport’s membership, leading on campaigns and promoting a broad range of projects, events and fundraising activities. A strong foundation has been created and we are looking for an outstanding individual to take our communications to the next level.

There has never been a more exciting time to work at British Blind Sport, as our services develop further, particularly with the launch of our new online activity finder on the horizon.

About the role

Candidates for this post must have a proven track record of delivering against marketing and communication KPIs and outcomes. A high level of planning and strategic development, time management and customer service skills are needed as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work well in a team.

Experience in supporting visually impaired people or vast knowledge of sport is desirable but not essential. Occasional weekend or flexible working may be required. The successful candidate must be willing to travel as the role requires.

British Blind Sport is passionate about supporting and developing their staff. We believe a work/life balance is important and actively support our staff to achieve this. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and where appropriate for a role, a full DBS check will be requested.

British Blind Sport actively promotes diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all parts of the community, particularly people with sight loss.

About the organisation

For over 40 years, British Blind Sport has been working to make a visible difference to the lives of visually impaired people through sport. Our organisation is the UK leader for supporting people with a visual impairment to lead active lifestyles and operates a membership programme with over 1,000 active members.

“Knowing that I make a positive impact to people’s lives makes my job worthwhile.” – Lijana, Young Leaders Officer.

“I enjoy working at British Blind Sport because it is both challenging and rewarding. No two days are the same!” Logan, National Partnerships Manager.

The post holder will be based at our offices in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Hosting regular social events and training days, the organisation has an ethos of fun and enthusiasm as well as professionalism and passion for our work.

How to apply

To apply for the role, please complete the job application form (CVs will not accepted). 

Interviews will take place on 1st October at the British Blind Sport office. If you are unable to attend on this date, please state so in your application.

We are adults with a learning disability who enjoy doing fun things and being more independent. Every day we go out to a different club or local activity with Croydon Mencap’s Clubs @ Leslie Park Centre and the Croydon Mencap staff give us great support.

We are looking for a brilliant new manager to lead the staff team and organise our activities and clubs. We want you to support and enable us using your experience and skills and, most of all, your passion.

When we go to cooking club we are chefs, and when we go to football club we are footballers! Do you have any ideas of other things we could be?

We need someone to coordinate our clubs, keep us safe, and talk to our social workers, families, and carers about how we are doing and all the projects we are taking part in.

Please see full job description and person specification for more information.