Sheltered Housing Officer Jobs
Job Title: Citadel Co-ordinator
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Location: Home working, roles must be based in Bristol (x2), Cornwall* (x2), Sheffield (x1) or Hastings (x1)
Contract: Fixed term (until January 31st 2026)
Salary: £33,786
About us
Housing Justice is a charity that acts on homelessness and housing need across England and Wales. We work to prevent people from experiencing homelessness, help people out of homelessness or destitution, and enable the building of affordable homes. We also take a leading role as the voice of the faith and voluntary sector, supported by the Welsh and UK Governments. At Housing Justice, we value differences: we are a diverse organisation, and we work with people of all faiths and none. We seek to influence and bring about change for the benefit of those we serve through partnership, lobbying and networking. Our initiatives include Faith in Affordable Housing, Hosting people seeking sanctuary, Support for people from Ukraine, The Winter Night Shelter Network and Citadel.
About you
We are looking for outgoing, confident and skilled communicators who are well versed in public speaking, building relationships and influencing people. You will feel confident to speak to anyone and will proactively seek out opportunities to build partnerships and promote the projects. You will be a self-motivated, committed person with experience of working in the homelessness, housing or voluntary and community sectors.
About the role
We are seeking to hire 6 driven and proactive Citadel co-ordinators across Bristol, Cornwall, Sheffield and Hastings – to recruit, train, support and supervise committed volunteers who will directly support people experiencing homelessness locally.
About Citadel
Citadel is a volunteer-led project preventing homelessness by helping people find or sustain their tenancies and establish a home. Volunteers, once recruited, trained and DBS checked are matched with those referred for support. Co-ordinators and volunteers work closely with those referred to establish what matters to them and how best they can support them.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave (3 fixed over Christmas), plus an additional day per year of service over 3 years (up to 5 additional days)
- Openness to flexible ways of working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Home office set-up
- Cycle to Work Scheme
*we will consider applications from across Cornwall, but will take location - in relation to where individuals are being supported - into consideration as part of the application process – access to your own transportation will be critical in this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Citadel Manager (England)
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Location: Working from home with occasional travel to meetings/events in Bristol, Cornwall, Sheffield and Hastings – it is therefore important the applicant is based within reasonable middle distance of these areas e.g. in Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Reading etc.
Contract: Fixed term (until January 31st 2026)
Salary: £36,843 per annum
About us
Housing Justice is a charity that acts on homelessness and housing need across England and Wales. We work to prevent people from experiencing homelessness, help people out of homelessness or destitution, and enable the building of affordable homes. We also take a leading role as the voice of the faith and voluntary sector, supported by the Welsh and UK Governments. At Housing Justice, we value differences: we are a diverse organisation, and we work with people of all faiths and none. We seek to influence and bring about change for the benefit of those we serve through partnership, lobbying and networking. Our initiatives include Faith in Affordable Housing, Hosting people seeking sanctuary, Support for people from Ukraine, The Winter Night Shelter Network and Citadel.
About you
We seek an outgoing, confident leader who is well versed in public speaking and influencing people. Excellent organisational and relationship building skills are essential, along with experience of leadership and managing a team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the role of community in ending homelessness.
About the role
We seek an inclusive, self-motivated leader to manage the Citadel projects in England (excluding London) in Bristol, Cornwall, Sheffield and Hastings. Responsibilities include overseeing four projects, regular monitoring, reporting, budgeting, and supporting six Citadel Co-ordinators in overcoming any local barriers and developing strong local partnerships.
About Citadel
Citadel is a volunteer-led project preventing homelessness by helping people find or sustain their tenancies and establish a home. Volunteers, once recruited, trained and DBS checked are matched with those referred for support. Co-ordinators and volunteers work closely with those referred to establish what matters to them and how best they can support them.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave (3 fixed over Christmas), plus an additional day per year of service over 3 years (up to 5 additional days)
- Openness to flexible ways of working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Home office set-up
- Cycle to Work Scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Citadel Co-ordinator (London)
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Location: Hybrid - minimum 1 day per week in Vauxhall office with regular travel across London.
Contract: Fixed term (until January 31st 2026)
Salary: £ 37,840
About us
Housing Justice is a charity that acts on homelessness and housing need across England and Wales. We work to prevent people from experiencing homelessness, help people out of homelessness or destitution, and enable the building of affordable homes. We also take a leading role as the voice of the faith and voluntary sector, supported by the Welsh and UK Governments. At Housing Justice, we value differences: we are a diverse organisation, and we work with people of all faiths and none. We seek to influence and bring about change for the benefit of those we serve through partnership, lobbying and networking. Our initiatives include Faith in Affordable Housing, Hosting people seeking sanctuary, Support for people from Ukraine, The Winter Night Shelter Network and Citadel.
About you
We are looking for outgoing, confident and skilled communicators who are well versed in public speaking, building relationships and influencing people. You will feel confident to speak to anyone and will proactively seek out opportunities to build partnerships and promote the projects. You will be a self-motivated, committed person with experience of working in the homelessness, housing or voluntary and community sectors.
About the role
We are seeking to hire 4 driven and proactive Citadel co-ordinators across South East London (Southwark, Lambeth, Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley) – to recruit, train, support and supervise committed volunteers who will directly support people experiencing homelessness locally.
About Citadel
Citadel is a volunteer-led project preventing homelessness by helping people find or sustain their tenancies and establish a home. Volunteers, once recruited, trained and DBS checked are matched with those referred for support. Co-ordinators and volunteers work closely with those referred to establish what matters to them and how best they can support them.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave (3 fixed over Christmas), plus an additional day per year of service over 3 years (up to 5 additional days)
- Openness to flexible ways of working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Home office set-up
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Job Title: Citadel Manager (London)
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Location: Home working with regular travel across London including to the Vauxhall office.
Contract: Fixed term (until 31st January 2026)
Salary: £41,265 per annum
About us
Housing Justice is a charity that acts on homelessness and housing need across England and Wales. We work to prevent people from experiencing homelessness, help people out of homelessness or destitution, and enable the building of affordable homes. We also take a leading role as the voice of the faith and voluntary sector, supported by the Welsh and UK Governments. At Housing Justice, we value differences: we are a diverse organisation, and we work with people of all faiths and none. We seek to influence and bring about change for the benefit of those we serve through partnership, lobbying and networking. Our initiatives include Faith in Affordable Housing, Hosting people seeking sanctuary, Support for people from Ukraine, The Winter Night Shelter Network and Citadel.
About you
We seek an outgoing, confident leader who is well versed in public speaking and influencing people. Excellent organisational and relationship building skills are essential, along with experience of leadership and managing a team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the role of community in ending homelessness.
About the role
We seek an inclusive, self-motivated leader to manage the Citadel project across South East London (Southwark, Lambeth, Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley). Responsibilities include overseeing the overall running of Citadel in London, regular monitoring, reporting, budgeting, and supporting four Citadel Co-ordinators in overcoming any local barriers and developing strong local partnerships.
About Citadel
Citadel is a volunteer-led project preventing homelessness by helping people find or sustain their tenancies and establish a home. Volunteers, once recruited, trained and DBS checked are matched with those referred for support. Co-ordinators and volunteers work closely with those referred to establish what matters to them and how best they can support them.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave (3 fixed over Christmas), plus an additional day per year of service over 3 years (up to 5 additional days)
- Openness to flexible ways of working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Home office set-up
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are working in partnership with MuirCroft Housing Association, a not-for-profit social landlord providing sheltered housing in Southampton, who are seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive to lead on and bring a new perspective to an already successful charity.
In existence for over 40 years, MuirCroft provides sheltered housing to rent for over 60's and today supports well over 100 tenants. But MuirCroft is about much more than just its buildings, it’s a thriving, happy community of people living their own lives but with the support of both staff and fellow tenants.
With a track record of successful senior appointments, and with specialist skills in the sector the new Chief Executive will lead a well-structured, rigorous, and fully supported service.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Experience of senior leadership in an organisation or major service in a relevant field, with a proven track record in both strategic and operational management
- Understanding of the social housing operating environment, the regulatory framework provided by the Regulator of Social Housing and other sector regulators.
- Experience of developing financial and non-financial management information, and have excellent budget preparation, setting, monitoring and financial forecasting.
- Effectively work with Board or Management Committee to develop exciting and realistic strategies that deliver the vision and objectives who can lead the development of organisational and cultural change.
The ideal candidate will be an effective team player and 'people person' who is able to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and standards and use their skills and experience of the small staff team, to best effect. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and be able to lead and positively represent the organisation. The new Chief Executive Officer will be an ambassador, playing a key role in building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate, lead and inspire a team. The new Chief Executive Officer will embrace regular daily tasks, as well as formulating and implementing forward-looking strategy.
For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from prospective candidates of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Southampton, Hybrid, Association offices as base.
Closing date for applications: 24th June 2024
First client interview: w/c 8th July
Second client interview: w/c 15th July
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with Eldon Housing Association. We are looking for a great Tenant Activities and Engagement Officer.
You will make a significant contribution to the future direction of Eldon by adding value, ideas & inspiration and really drive forward our continued success. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a developing independent and sustainable organisation with tenants at the heart of everything we do.
This is a varied and exciting role, focussing on our tenants who live across four extra care sites and five sheltered housing sites, with the majority being older people.
Key areas of the role are:
· Developing a programme of engaging activities for our tenants
· Engaging with tenants to understand their needs and aspirations.
· Promoting a philosophy of privacy, dignity independence, choice, rights and fulfilment.
· Working collaboratively with colleagues, supporting tenants’ meetings, building networks.
· Supporting volunteering opportunities
You will be joining Eldon Housing at an exciting time in its development and transformation.
To find out more about our work please visit our website.
The ideal person for this role will have the ability to work with older people, particularly those with vulnerabilities and an understanding of the challenges they may face, including living with Dementia. You will be able to deliver creative and engaging activities and understand how to work in partnership with others.
We have some great staff benefits here at Eldon, including:
- Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1,300 per year on your routine healthcare costs.
- Employee Advice Line, offering a 24-hour confidential advice service.
- Reward Me Now membership (exclusive discounts),
- Employee Recognition Schemes, including Employee Excellence Award
- Additional annual leave with qualifying service.
- A comprehensive induction and training programme with ongoing development.
- Genuine career development opportunities
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis therefore early applications are advised.
In the first instance, please submit an up-to-date CV.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Eldon Housing is committed to Equality & Diversity
We will process your data for recruitment purposes only.
Eldon Housing Association – Passionate – Professional - Caring
Our Vision: To be the best provider of affordable housing for older and vulnerable people within our area of operation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
This is an exciting new post in the Communications Team at Glass Door. Reporting to the Head of Communications, this role will support the delivery of a new paid & organic digital marketing strategy, working closely & collaboratively with both the Comms & Fundraising Teams, as well as co-lead on the delivery of a new website.
Through this role, we will ensure that all our existing supporters are actively communicated with and that we are regularly engaging with a range of new supporters through a unique & tailored approach.
What you will do as part of our team
Marketing:
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Work with all internal stakeholders to develop digital marketing campaigns across paid, earned and owned channels delivering against KPI’s for income, campaigning and brand awareness.
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Co-manage delivery of multiple/ congruent campaigns, appeals & events to attract & engage new supporters - often working alongside key members of other teams including fundraising, operations and advocacy teams.
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Co-lead on the project management & delivery of a new website
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Work collaboratively with the Digital Comms Officer to ensure all content is optimised for multiple purpose/platforms and in line with our brand guidelines
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Contribute creative ideas to generate content for campaigns, news stories, blogs and social media
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Oversee development and delivery of quarterly e-newsletters. Assist colleagues with their email marketing to ensure on brand and in line with overall digital calendar
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Work closely with the Individual Giving Officer to run email marketing campaigns - including audience specific segmented email journeys
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Work closely with the Community & Corporate fundraising colleagues to ensure content and digital journeys are meeting their needs through an integrated marketing approach
Monitor impact
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Monitor the impact of paid & organic marketing campaigns to report on key KPI’s and metrics. Using tools within social media platforms and Google analytics.
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Work closely & collaboratively with the Digital Comms Officer to ensure all conversions of paid promotion are tracked effectively & efficiently
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Analyse marketing journeys for collaborative Fundraising deliverables – including campaigns & appeals and create monthly reports to share success of conversions
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Lead on the moderation and tracking of website usage
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Lead on the evaluation of social media and online reach, create monthly reports, and assist with evaluating the effectiveness of campaigns & appeals
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Lead on the monitoring and track Google ads & analytics
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Monitor and follow trends within digital and innovation to improve the organisation’s digital presence and activities
Strategy
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Support the creation & delivery of the digital audit of GD web & socials
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Support the creation & delivery of the GD Communications Strategy – specifically the digital marketing strategy
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Support the Fundraising Team’s strategic promotion objectives of campaigns, appeals & challenge events
Other
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Attend and participate in relevant team meetings, and other ad hoc meetings when necessary
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Undertake other ad hoc tasks as directed, such as assistance on Glass Door events and fundraising & challenge events
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Carry out the functions of the post with proper regard to Glass Door’s Equal Opportunities Policy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Officer to join our small yet dynamic Fundraising team to help grow our income through Charitable Trusts and Foundations and from Statutory bodies. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we look to build a future of excellent frontline services and influential lived experience led campaigning.
You will play an integral role in delivering on generating income to pursue our strategic priorities, managing high-value Trusts and Statutory relationships, joining a dynamic and ambitious organisation with exciting opportunities for fundraisers to contribute to growth and development.
In this role you will:
· Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of £50k+ prospects, working with fundraising and operational colleagues to develop high-value, strategic and multi-year opportunities.
- Prepare and submit compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations and other grant making bodies to grow income.
· Account manages key Trusts & Statutory funders, leading on the development of impact reports, and ensuring a bespoke and memorable stewardship experience by developing plans for key funders.
We are looking for the below skills and experience:
- Excellent written communication skills, with evidence of creating bespoke written proposals and reports for Trusts and Foundations and Statutory grant making bodies.
- A strong track record of building and managing a pipeline of high-value trusts prospects, with a proactive, new-business focused outlook.
- A results-oriented mindset with a commitment to meeting and exceeding fundraising targets
- An interest and commitment to migrant and race justice and inclusion
See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes
· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)
· A hybrid work model
· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.
· 1-day additional birthday leave
· A defined contribution pension scheme
· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Please see our website to find out more about our work.
For further details, please contact Gjori Langeland Head of Fundraising and Communications.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions, please contact us and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
Closing Date: 5 pm 19th June 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st July
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions, please contact us and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
When politicians treat migrants with cruelty, we refuse to accept it. We give legal support, demand change, and never give in. Join us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 28 hours per week
Basis: Fixed term 12 month post
Location: Cardiff Office and home
Salary: £24,440 per year (£30,550 full time equivalent)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the RNIB in a special project developed in partnership with housing providers in Wales.
The Vision Friends project aims to increase knowledge and awareness of sight loss and hidden sight loss in older people across all tenures from general needs housing to supported housing, sheltered, extra care housing, care homes and nursing homes.
As a Vison Friends Project Engagement and Training Officer, you will be in charge of delivering and monitoring the project, including creating communication plans, reports and stakeholders' networks. You will also identify training needs for the team and deliver training to project partners, developing content and solutions, and ensuring that Vision Friends and project partners have the right tools to make this project a success. By representing the RNIB/RNIB Cymru on local and national groups, you will ensure inclusion and access to information advice and support to enhance the wellbeing and independence of people with sight loss.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering training, using different mediums, such as Microsoft Teams and face to face sessions, and project management. They will also have significant experience of the sight loss sector and/or working with older people or people with complex needs such as Dementia, Stroke or Learning disabilities.
What We Offer
RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.
For more information on our available benefits, please visit our .
If you are having trouble applying online or would like more information, please contact us on .
If you would like to apply for this great job opportunity please review the documents linked below, then select "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page and complete our application form, telling us how you meet the Specialist Skills, Knowledge and Experience criteria (Section 1 of the person specification in the Job Description). Guidance for completion can be found on each page of the application form.
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check and relevant Barred Lists check.
We're the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we're here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK's biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.
One of our core values is to be led by blind and partially sighted people and we involve our customers in recruitment. Please be advised that your anonymised application may be shared internally with those involved in the recruitment process.
RNIB is committed to being an Equal Opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from people with sight loss.
Swyddog Ymgysylltu a Hyfforddi Prosiect Ffrindiau'r Golwg (Caerdydd - lleoliad hyblyg)
Cyflog: £30550 y flwyddyn pro rata
Math o gontract: Contract Tymor Penodol (1 flynedd)
Oriau: 28 awr yr wythnos
Dyma gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â'r RNIB mewn prosiect arbennig sydd wedi'i ddatblygu mewn partneriaeth â darparwyr tai yng Nghymru.
Nod prosiect Ffrindiau'r Golwg yw cynyddu gwybodaeth ac ymwybyddiaeth o golled golwg a cholled golwg gudd ymhlith pobl hyn sy'n byw mewn pob math o gartrefi, o dai anghenion cyffredinol i dai â chymorth, tai gwarchod, tai gofal ychwanegol, cartrefi gofal a chartrefi nyrsio.
Fel Swyddog Ymgysylltu a Hyfforddi Prosiect Ffrindiau'r Golwg, chi fydd yn gyfrifol am gyflawni a monitro'r prosiect, gan gynnwys creu cynlluniau cyfathrebu, adroddiadau a rhwydweithiau rhanddeiliaid. Byddwch hefyd yn nodi anghenion hyfforddi ar gyfer y tîm ac yn rhoi hyfforddiant i bartneriaid y prosiect, yn datblygu cynnwys ac atebion, ac yn gwneud yn siwr bod yr offer cywir gan brosiect Ffrindiau'r Golwg a'i bartneriaid er mwyn sicrhau bod y prosiect yn llwyddo. Drwy gynrychioli'r RNIB/RNIB Cymru ar grwpiau lleol a chenedlaethol, byddwch yn sicrhau cynhwysiant a mynediad at wybodaeth, cyngor a chefnogaeth i wella lles ac annibyniaeth pobl hyn sydd â cholled golwg.
Bydd gan yr ymgeisydd delfrydol brofiad helaeth o ddarparu hyfforddiant, gan ddefnyddio gwahanol gyfryngau, megis Microsoft Teams a sesiynau wyneb yn wyneb, ac o reoli prosiectau. Bydd ganddynt hefyd brofiad sylweddol o'r sector colled golwg a/neu o weithio gyda phobl hyn neu bobl ag anghenion cymhleth fel Dementia, Strôc neu Anableddau Dysgu.
Os hoffech wneud cais am y cyfle gwych yma i weithio gyda ni, edrychwch dros y dogfennau sydd wedi'u rhestru isod, yna dewiswch "Apply Online" ar waelod y dudalen hon a chwblhewch ein ffurflen gais, gan sôn wrthon ni sut rydych chi'n bodloni'r meini prawf o ran Sgiliau Arbenigol, Gwybodaeth a Phrofiad (Adran 1 o fanyleb yr unigolyn yn y Disgrifiad Swydd). Mae canllawiau ar gyfer cwblhau i'w gweld ar bob un o dudalennau'r ffurflen gais.
Bydd y penodiad yn amodol ar Wiriad Cofnodion Troseddol Manylach a gwiriadau perthnasol o Restrau Gwaharddedig.
Ni yw Sefydliad Cenedlaethol Brenhinol Pobl Ddall (RNIB) ac rydyn ni yma ar gyfer pawb y mae colled golwg wedi effeithio arnyn nhw. Mae gweithio i ni yn golygu gweithio i un o elusennau mwyaf gwledydd Prydain, gan gefnogi bron i ddwy filiwn o bobl sy'n byw gyda cholled golwg ym Mhrydain.