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:
This is an exciting 2 years fixed term opportunity to join a successful Policy and Public Affairs team to work on an exciting new project to improve access to mental health services for autistic people in England.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a role engaging with stakeholders to develop policy positions and solutions. You will understand Government structures as well as how key bodies like the NHS work in England. Ideally, you will have had experience of mental health policy too.
You will understand autism and the barriers that autistic people can face in society.
A strong ability to communicate accessibly and for different audiences is essential.
You will work with the rest of the Policy and Public Affairs team, as well as the wider External Affairs Directorate and across the organisation to ensure that the project meets it objectives and timings. You will be responsible for briefing senior management and others on progress and experience of project management will be useful.
This is a fantastic job for someone who is determined to conduct research into real-life issues and find practical solutions for those issues. You will also be part of a fast-moving and exciting team, which works across several different policy areas to create a society that works for autistic people. We are looking for someone driven, collaborative and aware of the needs of stakeholders.
To view the job description please see our website.
Where you will be working:
Head Office – City Road, London
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please apply directly thorugh our website.
- 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.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Support Worker
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
At Clementi Court, we have one of the most fulfilling and meaningful jobs you can do. The people we support are all individuals with unique qualities and when you get to know and support them, you truly learn what job satisfaction really means.
We provide 24/7 support to people, so this role would suit you if you like the idea of working shifts (typically hours for this position will range from 07.00am to 10.00pm on a rota basis, this which involves working morning, evenings and alternate weekends). You may also get the opportunity to accompany the people we support on holidays.
We do require staff to undertake sleep in duties as needed, which could be 1 or 2 nights per month. This is to be available if the waking night person requires assistance.
Salary: Up to £21,043
Hours: Various Hours, Permanent, 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week
Location: Clementi Court, Evesham
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). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check.
If you are someone who is fun, enthusiastic, has a positive attitude and cares about others then you could be just the person we are looking for, so go ahead and apply… you won’t just be part of a team you will be joining a family.
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. It’s great if you already have experience of learning disabilities and supporting people with complex needs, but this is by no means essential. What matters most is your positive attitude to life and your desire to support people to live theirs with as much independence, choice, dignity and control as possible. You will ideally hold a full UK or EU driver’s license.
Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2020
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Supported Living Worker, Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.
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Support Worker
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
As a support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.
Salary: Up to £21,043
Hours: Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Kingsteignton, Devon
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). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check.
You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.
Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2020
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.
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Your new company
A disability charity based in Central London - looking to grow their engagement online.
Your new role
Your role is to manage paid advertising (particularly Facebook Adwords) and Google advertising campaigns for the organisation. A key aspect of the role will be optimising social media campaigns with the purpose of driving donations as well as event and volunteer sign-ups. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Digital Team and Brand Manager to ensure campaigns are on brand. Having a breadth of digital marketing experience will really help your application:
- Launching and optimising paid social campaigns.
- Monitoring budgets.
- Analysing campaigns
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience with Facebook Adwords is essential
- Experience in paid social media
- Write attractive and concise copy for adverts and social media posts
- Suggest and develop new campaigns across multiple channels
- Strong at statistical analysis, spreadsheets and reporting.
- Ability to navigate, schedule or generate reports quickly.
- Ideally public sector or third sector experience
What you'll get in return
This is a really exciting opportunity to work on upcoming campaigns within the Third Sector and receive a competitive hourly rate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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“I’ve worked for Fitzroy for 5yrs and it’s like having a second family!”
- Set day rate £9.18ph
- Guaranteed hours available
- Full Time (37.5), Part Time (Various), Bank (0 hours) contracts available
- Typical shift patterns: 7am-2pm/2pm-10pm alternate weekends & sleep-ins
FitzRoy’s Registered Care service in Liss provides care & support for residents with learning disabilities. We are seeking exceptional new support workers to join our friendly team.
We are keen to find people who share our values, & exhibit behaviours and attitudes that match our own! You don’t need experience in care, nor do we require qualifications - we will invest in your development & training to become an exceptional care worker.
- We see the person - encourage choice & respect the opinions, beliefs & dignity of others. Treat people as equals, be thoughtful, discreet & maintain confidentiality
- We are creative - encourage & support everyone to reach their goals, think of solutions to problems & actively involve people in every aspect of their lives
- We are brave - be positive, embrace new ideas, experiences & challenges. Be genuine, honest & a voice for others.
A support worker’s day is varied and flexibility is required. You will be providing care and support individually tailored to the needs and wishes of people with learning disabilities. Through getting to know the people you support, you will identify and work with them to achieve their goals, enabling them to have choice and control over their lives. You will also be expected to carry out everyday tasks including support and encouragement with personal care as well as taking part in a range of interests and activities that make up a healthy, well balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
For this role it is preferred to hold a full driving licence & be willing to drive our accessible vehicles.
Support Worker benefits - To reward our staff for the amazing work they do, FitzRoy offer some fantastic perks which include: 28 days holiday, enhanced overtime, pension, life insurance, childcare vouchers & access to a variety of online discounts on major retailers.
Interested? Click apply to complete our short online application form or call Louise for an informal chat.
Early application is encouraged as we regularly review applications throughout the advertising period & reserve the right to close the advert early.
About us
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.