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

Vacancy Details

The Role

The overall purpose of the Orientation and Mobility Specialist is to deliver specialist orientation and mobility services which support Guide Dogs strategic objectives and promote independence and choice to people who are blind and partially sighted.  Through personalisation, the Orientation and Mobility Specialist will provide specialist holistic assessment of customer needs that will improve their wellbeing. Travel may be required between Liverpool and Manchester region.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Interview dates: 28th – 30th October 2019

Salary: £27,472 to £29,091 per annum

About you

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. These requirements include;

• Is able to build rapport with, and obtain information from clients using person centred planning.

• Is able to cope with people who have additional needs.

• Is able to liaise and work with other professionals and volunteers. Has good organisation and report writing skills.

• Has a commitment to Health & Safety at work.

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 wellbeing 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 maximise achievements, 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.

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check the start date for the successful candidate will only be confirmed upon receipt of the check.

Sense College are recruiting for a dynamic, experienced and solution focussed Vice Principal (Operations) to lead our college operations across East and West Midlands at Rothwell (Northants) and at our Sense flagship site at Touchbase Pears, Selly Oak Birmingham. This is a permanent, full-time, new post arising from our successful college growth which will support our continued development in these regions. 

Vice Principal - Operations
Ref: 43633
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Peterborough
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa. £35,500 per annum with potential for progression

About the role

We are seeking applicants experienced in the management of Ofsted regulated 16-25 specialist education provision with learners with special educational needs and disability (SEND) alongside having a good understanding of managing adult social care day provision.

You will be joining an experienced and proactive Sense College Senior Management Team who are seeking to move our Ofsted Good Grade 2 education provision into becoming Outstanding; we are looking for applicants with the experience to help us turn this vision into reality.

Sense College operates a geographically dispersed delivery model with centres across East and West Midlands, Eastern Region and outer London. This role will primarily work across East and West Midlands however, flexibility to travel across all college sites, which may include some overnight stays, is required.

About you 

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Have the ability and experience to support your managers in flexibly managing both 16-25 SEND provision alongside adult social care day provision for people age 16+ as appropriate to your centres
• Bring to the role enthusiasm, knowledgeable experience and determination to provide the best possible service for the people we support
• Be an excellent role model with sound leadership qualities, able to work within a co-production model and value the importance of views of the people we support and their families
• Be able to work alone and as part of an experienced senior management team
• Have experience in an independent special college post 16 SEND environment
• Be able to travel flexibly and nationally as required

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: Wednesday 16 October 2019
Interview date: Wednesday 30 October 2019

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.

Mencap Liverpool & Sefton are looking for someone experienced in working alongside people who have a learning disability and managing a team

This is a great chance to develop those core skills as well as gaining more strategic and leadership responsibility over time.

Are you?

• A STRONG ENABLER & PROBLEM SOLVER:  You will be the first point of contact for individuals in Sefton who may be lonely and socially isolated.  It will be your role to establish trust and rapport.  You’ll identify if the person would benefit from our involvement, or if they would be best served by a supported referral to a more appropriate agency.  Your interaction will aim to give them the confidence to address the difficulties they may be facing and encourage them to try new things.

• TEAM FOCUSED LEADER:You will provide excellent line management to our member-facing staff team.

• RELATIONSHIP BUILDER & NETWORK GROWER:  You will build relationships with a range of local public and voluntary sector agencies to ensure that people know who we are, what we do and how to refer people to us.

• PERSON CENTRED, motivated by SOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUALTY:You will work closely with your colleagues to ensure that our work is holistic, person-centred and constantly strengthened by the voice of our beneficiaries.

Sense is looking for a reliable and motivated Education Service Manager to join our team at our specialist education and day service, in Aldeby, Norfolk. This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours per week, to cover a period of maternity leave until January 2021.

Education Service Manager
Ref: 43629
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: Aldeby, Norfolk
Contract type: Fixed Term
Salary: Circa £29,000 - £30,600 per annum

About the role

As our Education Service Manager you will work with colleagues to effectively manage, plan and implement a quality education, learning and care provision for learners with sensory impairments and additional learning difficulties. You will ensure that every opportunity is given to the individuals we support to access further education and supported work programmes.

You will supervise centre staff and ensure that the service is achieving high standards in line with Ofsted, the Education and Skills Funding Agency, and Local Authority regulations.

About you 

The successful candidate will have relevant degree level and teaching qualifications. You will have proven experience of supervising and line managing staff in accordance with policy and legislation. It would be fantastic if you have experience of supporting people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities and complex needs. 

You will have experience of dealing with challenging situations and of advocating in the best interests of individuals.

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 14 October 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the job description 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.

Quality Assurance Officer (Social Care)

Hft is one of the leading learning disability charities in the country, providing support for 3,000 people with a learning disability and employing around 3000 staff. Operationally, we have been and continue to be innovative in recognising and championing good support, whilst taking an alternative view at how support is provided. Our efforts are sector leading and recognised and observed by CQC and local authorities who provide most of the funding for care packages.

Working within the Quality & Improvement Team the Quality Assurance & Improvement Auditor will be responsible for driving quality as set out in the Quality Strategy to support services.

Position: Quality Assurance & Improvement Auditor
Location: National Role, Home based
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,122 per annum + company car
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: Thursday 31 October 2019

About the role:

Supporting the Quality & Improvement Manager, the post holder is part of a team to ensure all services are safe and compliant in line with regulatory & contractual requirements while supporting the regions to achieve great outcomes for the people we support.

The Quality Assurance and Improvement Auditor will work closely with all operational Managers to assess the risk and lead on the development and implementation plan as required.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting good governance and continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will carry out an annual programme of Compliance audits and be involved in assessing, monitoring and reporting on operational delivery of Services. This will include working with services across all regions and will involve regular travel and overnight stays

About you:

- You will have an understanding or background in quality assurance and / or audit processes within a Social Care setting with the ability to analyse data and produce written reports, enabling you to make improvements and support managers with SMART action planning.
- Experience of managing the operational delivery of services, an understanding of the Quality Care Commission, Registered Services and Registered Managers requirements and current legislation are essential requirements.
- You will need to hold full, current UK / EU driving licence.
- Having a management qualification and previous audit experience are both desirable.

Strictly no agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Assurance & Improvement Auditor, Quality Assurance Auditor, Quality Assurance Inspector, QA Inspector, QA Auditor, Quality and Assurance, QC Auditor, Quality and Control, QA, Quality Assurance, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 89380

Deputy Manager (RN)

Location: No.1 Lavender Fields - Hitchin
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £19.06 per hour / £34,784 for 35 hours (£37,269 per annum FTE 37.5)

Closing Date: 31 October 2019

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

As a Deputy Manager with our client you will support the Service Manager in the day to day operation of the service. This includes deputising in their absence and responsibility for the direct supervision and line-management of nurses, support staff and other staff in the service. You will be accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical, personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice of their residents.

You will:

- Be a registered nurse, holding current registration with NMC.
- Have a level of professional development and registration (may include level 5 leadership in health & social care qualification).
- Have experience of providing direct personal and social care.
- Be experienced in managing a team of nursing and support staff.
- Have experience of working with customers who have physical and / or learning disabilities.
- Be able to work flexibly in accordance with rostered hours.

In return they offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. They therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Deputy Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager, Deputy Residential Home Manager, Nurse, Nursing, Registered Nurse, Charity, Not For Profit, ect.

Ref: 89358

Deputy Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: St. Cecilia's - Bromley- Kent, 
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £19.06 per hour / £34,784 per annum

Closing Date: 18th October 2019

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

As a Deputy Manager with Leonard Cheshire you will support the Service Manager in the day to day operation of the service. This includes deputising in their absence and responsibility for the direct supervision and line-management of nurses, support staff and other staff in the service. You will be accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical, personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice of our residents.

You will:

- Be a registered nurse, holding current registration with NMC.
- Have a level of professional development and registration (may include level 5 leadership in health & social care qualification).
- Have experience of providing direct personal and social care.
- Be experienced in managing a team of nursing and support staff.
- Have experience of working with customers who have physical and / or learning disabilities.
- Be able to work flexibly in accordance with rostered hours.

In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: deputy care home manager, deputy manager, deputy residential home manager, nurse, nursing, registered nurse, charity, not for profit.

Ref: 89280

Working closely with SMA UK’s Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for developing first class trust applications, building relationships with current trust funders and researching new leads.  You will develop applications for large foundations and corporate trusts as well as smaller family trusts.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record in securing funds from trusts and foundations
• Confidence in writing creative and targeted fundraising bids
• Confidence in building relationships over the phone, via email and face to face
• A determined and pro-active approach to trust fundraising
• An interest in quality of life for people with disabilities and a commitment to gaining an in depth understanding of SMA and the challenges faced by people affected by the condition
• All the qualities needed to be a team player with a willingness to work across teams and pull together to meet the wider organisation’s objectives.

We are committed to safeguarding all children and adults at risk and expect all applicants to share this commitment.

The charity

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare, genetically inherited neuromuscular condition. It causes progressive muscle weakness and loss of movement due to muscle wasting (atrophy).  This may affect crawling and walking ability, arm, hand and neck movement, breathing and swallowing. 

Established for over 30 years, we are a charity that supports and advocates so that everyone in the SMA community can access the best care, services and treatments and benefit from continued research. 

How to apply: Please apply by clicking on apply and filling out our downloadable application form.

Closing date: 14th October

Provisional Interview Date: 22nd October

Operational Manager (Supported Living)

Our client is a charity that supports people with a learning disability. They want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society, but they can't do this without you! They need an Operational Manager in Suffolk to make their vision a reality.

Position: Operational Manager
Location: Suffolk area
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: Up to £38,000 DEO
Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday, Contributory pension, Cycle to work scheme, Employee support line to support you and your family, Support in gaining professional qualifications, Continuous on the job training is provided.

About the role:

They are looking for a full time Operational Manager. The Operational Manager will be responsible for managing a number of teams providing support to people with a learning disability.

Responsibilities:

The Operational Manager will ensure the quality of support by leading, mentoring, auditing, developing, training and guiding diverse staff teams. The Operational Manager will monitor and audit the supports, supervise the CLS's, manage projects and work as a senior manager for the subsidiary.

About you:

- To be an Operational Manager you will need to have previous experience in the supported living industry as well as knowledge of CQC.
- You'll need great communication skills and be able manage a team by leading by example.
- You'll be computer literate, show initiative and be comfortable when it comes to making difficult decisions.
- Professionally qualified PBS specialist (Positive Behavioural Support).

You may have experience of the following: Operational Manager, Operations Manager, Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager, Home Manager Supported Living Manager, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 89184

Breeding Manager

You will join them as a Breeding Manager helping our client create amazing partnerships and oversee their puppy breeding programme, including the purchase of externally bred puppies.

Breeding Manager Responsibilities:

- Sourcing and selecting puppies from external breeders that are suitable for placement into our puppy training programme.
- Selecting suitable dogs to become part of the Canine Partners’ breeding programme.
- Planning mating schedules of dogs on the breeding programme to ensure a steady supply of puppies to meet agreed supply targets.
- Strategically planning the development of the breeding programme.

Breeding Manager Requirements:

- A working knowledge of different breeding lines and an in-depth knowledge of dog breeding.
- A good understanding of puppy development, in particular within the nest.
- Knowledge of dog care and welfare and dog training and behaviour.
- Experience of supervising and developing staff members.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

This position can be based at one of our their two training centres in Osgathorpe, Leicestershire or Heyshott, West Sussex. There is some flexibility in location available for the right candidate, which may allow for a home-based role. The role has a national remit and regular travel will be required within the UK in order to visit breeders and collect and deliver puppies.

About our client:

If you are looking for an inspirational challenge, join this amazing assistance dog charity and contribute to their life changing work.

Our client’s mission is to transform the lives of adults with physical disabilities through partnership with their specially trained assistance dogs.

They are a disability confident committed employer and welcome diversity, promote equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Location: Osgathorpe, Leicestershire or Heyshott, West Sussex

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £25,300 to 31,625 per annum

Benefits: They offer a comprehensive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, access to an employee assistance programme, wellbeing portal and discounts on goods and retail vouchers and cash back on purchases from eating out, entertainment, supermarkets, clothing and travel.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 13 October 2019
1st Interview: 30 October and 1 November 2019
2nd Interview: 6 November and 8 November 2019

You may have experience of the following: Breeding Coordinator, Puppy Supply Coordinator, Puppy Breeder, Dog Breeder, Animal Welfare, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Supervisor, Team Leader, Deputy, Breeding Manager, etc.

Ref: 89197