Are you an inspirational retailer looking for a great place to reach your full potential and make a difference with an exciting and expanding charity?

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. We care for around 9,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through our network of 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland. We never destroy a healthy dog.

With approximately 40 retail stores already across the UK and new stores opening almost weekly, Dogs Trust is the most rapidly growing charity retailer in the UK. With a broad range of donated and bought in products, we are looking for dynamic and flexible managers who have the customer and the charity at the heart of everything they do. 

Now you can be part of our next chapter. We're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to be available 3 days a week to build and inspire a team of volunteers, take personal ownership for the performance of the store, maximise profits and deliver excellent customer service. In this varied and exciting role you will be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with Rehoming Centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand.

Reporting to the Store Manager (and also covering their full-time duties when they are on leave), you will be part of a busy and dynamic retail environment that changes every day!

So, if you have retail experience and you're the kind of person who enjoys leading from the front, motivating people and driving sales through commercial awareness and inspirational customer service all whilst making a difference to the dogs in our care, apply now!

Are you an inspirational retailer looking for a great place to reach your full potential and make a difference with an exciting and expanding charity?

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. We care for around 9,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through our network of 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland. We never destroy a healthy dog.

With approximately 40 retail stores already across the UK and new stores opening almost weekly, Dogs Trust is the most rapidly growing charity retailer in the UK. With a broad range of donated and bought in products, we are looking for dynamic and flexible managers who have the customer and the charity at the heart of everything they do. 

Now you can be part of our next chapter. We're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to be available 3 days a week to build and inspire a team of volunteers, take personal ownership for the performance of the store, maximise profits and deliver excellent customer service. In this varied and exciting role you will be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with Rehoming Centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand.

Reporting to the Store Manager (and also covering their full-time duties when they are on leave), you will be part of a busy and dynamic retail environment that changes every day!

So, if you have retail experience and you're the kind of person who enjoys leading from the front, motivating people and driving sales through commercial awareness and inspirational customer service all whilst making a difference to the dogs in our care, apply now!

Citizens Advice Bedford (CAB) is recruiting for a Recruitment Coordinator to support the implementation and coordination of our volunteering programme. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with both our Training Coordinator and CAB leadership team.
Volunteers are essential to CAB operations performing many advice deliverable roles to the public. Backed up by a staff team, our volunteers are incredible who give their time for free to help people in need. Advice volunteering can be demanding with a detailed and lengthy training package to complete.
Our whole volunteer programme starts with the position of Recruitment Coordinator - being personable and professional is critical, as is promoting and engaging with potential volunteers and external stakeholders by utilising digital channels, and traditional marketing routes encouraging high quality applicants.
You will be accountable for the recruitment process and outputs ensuring volunteers are scrutinised and suitably selected at which point you’ll recommend candidates to start training under the guidance of the Training Coordinator. As CAB operational requirements change, so will your output ensuring constant and effective contribution to our organisational demands.
Part of your role will be collecting valuable data that will be used to report on, adjust and refine our recruitment process ensuring maximum efficiency and identification of leakage points.

Responsible for:

Providing advice, guidance and support vulnerable young people aged 18-24 years. This role may include working with those in crisis, and / or those at risk of immediate homelessness.

Job purpose:

To manage an effective and successful sub-contract and delivery of a floating support contract across Hertfordshire.  Floating support assists vulnerable young people to set up and or / sustain their tenancies thus helping to prevent repeat homelessness. You will provide housing advice and support, including information on the relevant benefits and will assist them to identify other support needs, including mental health issues, offending behaviour, issues around family breakdown, neighbourhood disputes, behavioural problems, anti-social behaviour and parenting support. You will help co-ordinate a solution focused action plan that involves other agencies as needed and encourages the young person to take responsibility for all areas of their lives and promote healthy, successful outcomes that are holistic, yet realistic.

Benefits of working for hyh:

• 25 days per annum pro rata increasing by one day a year after 5 years’ service to a maximum of 28 days (in addition to Bank & Public holidays)
• An additional day annual leave to have your birthday off
• Contribution of 5% of basic salary to The People’s Pension on behalf of the staff member
• Group Life Insurance benefit of 4 times salary
• Complete Employee Assisted Programme offering legal advice, financial counselling and up to eight face to face sessions of counselling support for issues affecting mental health
• Monthly draws to win either “lunch on your manager” or a “leave work early” token
• A comprehensive Induction to hyh and your role
• One to one supervision with your line manager every 4-6 weeks
• Ongoing training relevant to your role

How to apply for this role:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV along with a covering letter or statement to us.  The covering letter or statement must outline how you feel you meet the person specification criteria on the job description, and it must be a one page document of between 250 to 500 words.  If you have any questions regarding the role or wish to discuss it with us, please contact a member of the team as we will be happy to help.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 1st February 2021

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.

The Role:

The post holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims and objectives. The purpose of this role is to support the Head of Facilities & OHS in the comprehensive provision of effective and efficient facilities support to operational services who provide accommodation to our clients. The post-holder will assist and support Facilities to ensure Migrant Help complies with all current legislation/ approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to the management of premises and support to the health and safety provisions.  

The objective of this role is to support the Head of Facilities & OHS and Regional Manager(s) to manage and secure practical, pragmatic solutions within our accommodation to ensure the health and safety of staff and clients that is timely, effective and understood by everyone who will be able to find it straightforward to comply.  Building positive partnerships and relationships with Landlords, third party suppliers, Migrant Help managers and colleagues is an essential aspect of this role.  

In addition, the post-holder is expected to promote equality, diversity, ethical practice and the values of our organisation in all associated actions and activities throughout Migrant Help.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Facilities and OHS and Regional Manager(s) with:
• Management of accommodation to ensure we comply with regulation and legislation in terms of Health and Safety and good/best practice standards. 
• Support the Head of Facilities & OHS with the procurement of client accommodation.
• Procure fixtures and fittings for our accommodation as required to meet our obligations as an accommodation provider. 
• Day to day maintenance of the Migrant Help accommodation asset register.
• Supervision of day to day management of our accommodation in Dover and other sites as and when required. Undertaking regular checks for condition and cleanliness. Monitoring planned and preventative maintenance schedules and urgent repairs. 
• Maintain records of energy usage, waste costs in line with our targeted reductions in carbon emissions. 
• Maintain a record of health and safety risk assessments and safe systems of working. Advising the relevant manager/department on when these are due for review and/or update.
• Liaison with landlords to ensure they meet their statutory obligations in the management of their buildings.
• Maintain records of statutory compliance checks, e.g. PA Testing, annual inspection of fire equipment, alarms are relevant and up to date. 
• Undertake regular and periodic checks of the accommodation to ensure it meets the standards set out in contracts and other agreements.
• Work with HR to ensure that all staff training related to the accommodation is compliant with the law/regulation as required. 
• Support the provision of audit and other inspection on Migrant Help’s accommodation to ensure compliance with ISO45001, ISO9001 and ISO27001 accreditation. 
• Maintain records of accidents and near misses and working with those involved and their managers take necessary steps to prevent a recurrence
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all actions and activities.
 

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme.

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.

Special Requirements:  

- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

- The post is subject to Counter Terrorist  (CTC) Check 

Therefore the applicant must:

- Hold a valid, full current 10 year British passport; full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

- Provide full employment historry for previous 3 years and or suitable documenation to cover any gaps.

-  Be able to provide full 5 years UK address history.

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.

The Role: 

The post holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims and objectives. The purpose of this role is to support the Facilities Manager in the comprehensive provision of effective and efficient facilities support to Migrant Help and Clear Voice, its managers and all personnel on estates and safety matters that affect the Organisation or its workforce. The post-holder will assist and support Facilities to ensure Migrant Help complies with all current legislation / approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to the management of premises and support to the health and safety provisions.  

The objective of this role is to support the Facilities Manager to manage and secure practical, pragmatic solutions to a range of premises and health and safety issues which are timely, effective, bound by budgets and understood by staff who will be able to find it straightforward to comply.  Building positive partnerships and relationships with Migrant Help managers and colleagues is an essential aspect of this role.  

In addition, the post-holder is expected to promote equality, diversity, ethical practice and the values of our organisation in all associated actions and activities throughout Migrant Help.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Facilities Manager with:
• Management of offices and premises as required ensuring that we comply with regulation and legislation in terms of Health and Safety and good/best practice standards. 
• Procure fixtures and fittings for our offices, premises as required to meet our obligations as an employer and accommodation provider. 
• Day to day maintenance of the Migrant Help asset register.
• Supervision of the mini fleet of pool vehicles. Undertaking weekly checks for road worthiness and cleanliness. Monitoring mileage, service schedules and the reporting of defects. Inducting new drivers on the policy and use of the vehicles.
• Maintain records of energy usage, waste costs in line with our targeted reductions in carbon emissions. 
• Maintain a record of health and safety risk assessments and safe systems of working. Advising the relevant manager/department on when these are due for review and/or update.
• Maintain records of statutory compliance checks, e.g. PA Testing, annual inspection of fire equipment, alarms are relevant and up to date. 
• Support managers in the provision of DSE self-assessments and their follow up. Where necessary conduct home visits for full-time home workers.
• Work with HR to ensure that all staff training is compliant with the law/regulation as required. 
• Support the provision of audit and Facilities checks on Migrant Help’s offices and services to ensure compliance with ISO45001, ISO9001 and ISO27001 accreditations. 
• Maintain records of accidents and near misses and working with those involved and their managers take necessary steps to prevent a recurrence
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all actions and activities.
 

Benefits:

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work these include:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme.

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.

Special Requirements:  

- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

- The post is subject to Counter Terrorist  (CTC) Check 

Therefore the applicant must:

- Hold a valid, full current 10 year British passport; full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

- Provide full employment historry for previous 3 years and or suitable documenation to cover any gaps.

- Be able to provide full 5 years UK address history

Request for Expressions of Interest:

Consultant for Tusambilile Chapamo Project, Zambia

Sightsavers is seeking to recruit a national consultant to support a European Union funded inclusive education project in Chinsali zone, Muchinga Province, Zambia.

Context

Sightsavers is a disability-focused UK-based international non-governmental organisation working in the fields of health, education and social inclusion. The Tusambilile Chapamo Project will ensure children with disabilities have increased access to a continuum of quality, inclusive education. It will be implemented in in the 18 demonstration centres of learning – two Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) centres, nine primary schools, three community schools, three secondary schools, and one youth resource centre.

Areas of responsibility

The consultant will be expected to contribute to the successful implementation of the project. Working with Sightsavers Country Office, Zambia and UK based technical staff, the consultant will develop a workplan identifying ways they can contribute to the following areas of activity:

• General project management support as stipulated by Country Director (CD) and Global Technical Leads (GTLs).
• Technical support on issues pertaining to inclusive education and disability.
• Support in the production of donor reports and other project documentation.
• Working with Zambia Country Office and local education stakeholders,  design and develop social behaviour change (SBC) materials for teachers and other stakeholders
• The design and delivery of trainings
• Participation in project meetings, including quarterly programme review and oversight (PRO) meetings 

Deliverables

1. Completion of an annual workplan (2021-2022)  
2. Contributions to project outputs: donor reports, SBC materials etc.
3. Other necessary documentation.

Consultant specifications

Essential

1. Fluency in English
2. Proactivity and adaptability
3. Good team player
4. Ability to work independently with minimal external supervision
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and high levels of cultural sensitivity
6. Excellent IT skills (including familiarity with Word) 
7. Expertise and experience in inclusive education
8. Report-writing expertise, including the ability to write succinctly, relevantly and clearly
9. Commitment to person-centred, context-sensitive, participatory international development

Desirable

1. Experience working in Zambia
2. Experience working with children with disabilities
3. Experience working with health and education systems

This is a highly varied and involved piece of work and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. For further information please refer to the Terms of Reference.

Timeframe

The successful candidate will be offered a one-year consultancy contract, renewable annually over the course of the four-year project.

The consultancy will be part time – 20% per year (52 days) per annum.

Terms and conditions will be finalised after discussions with the consultant.

How to express your interest:

To express your interest to undertake this assignment, please complete our Expression of Interest Form and Budget Template available as you complete the application.  

As an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Level 3 employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: Midnight (UK time) 7 February 2021

Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract (with the aim of renewing)
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Sightsavers is seeking to recruit a Programme Assistant to support a European Union funded inclusive education project in Chinsali zone, Muchinga Province. The Tusambilile Chapamo project will ensure that children with disabilities have increased access to a continuum of quality, inclusive education. As Programme Assistant will be responsible for managing daily activities and supporting the delivery of the project with key stakeholders at local and national levels. You will be based in Chinsali district and will work closely with the Disability Programme Officer. You will be an important point of contact for those involved in this new project.

About the Programme Assistant role

You will support the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial and asset management, reporting and documentation of the programme as well as providing support for preparations for meetings, data collection, workshops, trainings and audits. You will also support partners and establish and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for a Programme Officer, or someone with relevant experience who is looking for the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of all aspects of project management within a community development programme and have an understanding of Inclusive Education.

Knowledge, skills and experience for Programme Officer Social Inclusion

Required:

• Degree or above, or relevant experience, in a relevant field, e.g. Education, Social Sciences. Development Studies, Public Health)
• Knowledge of all aspects of project management within a community development programme.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain
• Experience of engaging with partners like Government line Ministries, organisations of persons with disabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of local language
• An understanding of and commitment to the realisation of the rights of people with disabilities

Desirable

• Experience of working within an INGO environment
• Experience of working with children with disabilities will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Zambia Education System

The Programme Assistant is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Closing date: Sunday 31 January 2021

Interviews are likely to take place mid-February.

To apply

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

To apply, and for further details about the role, please click Apply Here

Title: Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager (WARO)

Location: West Africa Region

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Sightsavers is excited to be recruiting a Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager for our West Africa Regions to deliver support to our Country Offices (COs) with procurement and the application of the PSC Quality Management System (QMS) and to deliver Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, to ensure the safeguarding of our beneficiaries of pharmaceutical products.

As the Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager you will work with the Controller PSC to develop and deliver a model for support to Sightsavers Country Offices and programme teams in procurement and supply chain management, support COs in the application of PSC QMS and to understand UK and National regulations and EU guidelines, develop solutions to programme supply chain manager at field level and provide expert advise to Regional Director, Country Director, Programme Directors and Senior Managers.

This is a field-based role that will drive the process of continuous improvement by;

• Developing a risk based, implementation training plan and priority visit/engagement schedule to reflect RD priorities and those within the PSC QA Road Map 2020-21
• Providing close and robust support to COs, visit countries frequently to enhance performance and compliance, support, and build capacity of teams and partners.
• Auditing external suppliers as part of due diligence across all product categories of the PSC QMS
• Leading the capacity building implementation of COs in line with the PSC QA Road Map, developing a workplan for review and approval by Controller PSC
• Being available for COs concerning any matters related to the SC, aspects of GDP, supplier qualification and deputise in the absence of SCMs
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required
• Assisting the QAM in maintain the controlled documents regarding 3rd Country supplier qualification, including review and updates of local suppliers

As the successful candidate you will have be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a profession qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics, have experience in implementing and overseeing complex large-scale supply chains (such as DFID funded programmes), have a background in regional and pan-African programmes and have extensive experience in a similar supply chain management role that involves pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and stores in the international development sector.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description here for further details

Closing date: 31st January 2021

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.

We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.

Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Title: Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager (ECSA)

Location: Eastern, Central and Southern Africa

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Sightsavers is excited to be recruiting a Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager for our Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Regions to deliver support to our Country Offices (COs) with procurement and the application of the PSC Quality Management System (QMS) and to deliver Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, to ensure the safeguarding of our beneficiaries of pharmaceutical products.

As the Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager you will work with the Controller PSC to develop and deliver a model for support to Sightsavers Country Offices and programme teams in procurement and supply chain management, support COs in the application of PSC QMS and to understand UK and National regulations and EU guidelines, develop solutions to programme supply chain manager at field level and provide expert advise to Regional Director, Country Director, Programme Directors and Senior Managers.

This is a field-based role that will drive the process of continuous improvement by;

• Developing a risk based, implementation training plan and priority visit/engagement schedule to reflect RD priorities and those within the PSC QA Road Map 2020-21
• Providing close and robust support to COs, visit countries frequently to enhance performance and compliance, support, and build capacity of teams and partners.
• Auditing external suppliers as part of due diligence across all product categories of the PSC QMS
• Leading the capacity building implementation of COs in line with the PSC QA Road Map, developing a workplan for review and approval by Controller PSC
• Being available for COs concerning any matters related to the SC, aspects of GDP, supplier qualification and deputise in the absence of SCMs
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required
• Assisting the QAM in maintain the controlled documents regarding 3rd Country supplier qualification, including review and updates of local suppliers

As the successful candidate you will have be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a profession qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics, have experience in implementing and overseeing complex large-scale supply chains (such as DFID funded programmes), have a background in regional and pan-African programmes and have extensive experience in a similar supply chain management role that involves pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and stores in the international development sector.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description here for further details

Closing date: 31st January 2021

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.

We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.

Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Disability Programme Officer – Zambia

• International, Zambia, Chinsali – Muchinga province

Sightsavers is seeking to recruit a skilled Programme Officer/specialist with extensive experience in Disability Inclusion and Education, to support a European Union funded inclusive education project in Chinsali, Muchinga Province.

Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract (with the aim of renewing)
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Sightsavers is seeking to recruit a skilled Programme Officer/specialist with extensive experience in Disability Inclusion and Education, to support a European Union funded inclusive education project in Chinsali, Muchinga Province. The project will ensure that children with disabilities have increased access to a continuum of quality, inclusive education. The Disability Programme Officer will work to enhance the quality of the Tusambilile Chapamo project, by working closely with partners and the programme delivery team.

As Disability Programme Officer you will be responsible for providing technical assistance and for ensuring that activities are planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated to the highest possible technical standards through close collaboration with colleagues, partners and others to identify areas for programme growth and development.

About the Disability Programme Officer role

You will have overall responsibility for facilitating the design, facilitation and monitoring of activities from ECDE through to tertiary level, working with trainers, caregivers, outreach workers, parents of children with disabilities, children with disabilities, community members and other disability personnel. You will work closely with representatives from the Ministry of Education. The Disability Programme Officer will be supported by a Programme Manager.

You will build partner relationships and support partners and stakeholders through all aspects of the project cycle, disseminating information and advocating for the programme’s goals as well as assist with financial and resource management.

 About you

You will be experienced in all aspects of the programme and project cycle, including planning, implementation, partner support and monitoring and evaluation. You will have excellent knowledge of Inclusive Education and of the Zambia Education system.

Knowledge, skills and experience for Disability Programme Officer

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or above, or relevant experience, in Education or related field. E.g. International Development, Inclusion, Disability Studies, Social Work
• Demonstrable experience in inclusive education and disability issues including dealing with children with disabilities, skills training/development and partner engagement.
• First-hand experience of working with children with disabilities
• Knowledge of national education and disability and policies (as well as human rights).
• Significant experience in implementing programmes, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
• An understanding of and commitment to the realization of the rights of people with disabilities
• Knowledge of local languages.
• Availability to work in Chinsali and to travel to programme areas and offices

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues and best practices in disability, SDGs, UNCRPD, the country’s legislation and framework on education is desirable.

The Disability Programme Officer is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Closing date: Sunday 31 January 2021

Interviews are likely to take place mid-February.

To apply

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Closing Date: 31 January, 2021

Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world.
Title: Driver /Admin Assistant
Location: Chinsali, Zambia
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
Contract: Two Year Fixed Term Contract
Sightsavers are recruiting for an experienced Driver to provide support to Sightsavers’ exciting new Inclusive Education project in the Chinsali area.
You will be required to drive staff in the office as well as visiting Sightsavers staff, projects and consultants. You will ensure the maintenance and safety of all office vehicles at all times and perform clerical duties in support of the efficient running of the office.
The role also provides day-to-day administrative support including messenger tasks and duties, banking, liaison with visitors, receiving and directing calls, taking messages, receiving and circulating incoming and outgoing mail, distributing documents, assisting with workshop events and travel arrangements, undertaking photocopying, scanning, filling, purchasing of office supplies and other administrative duties.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate (with 5 pass), a clean and valid driving licence, extensive driving experience including defensive Driving skills and solid work experience gained within a busy NGO office environment. As Driver, you should be able to speak English and have some communication skills, excellent attention to detail and be computer literate.
Candidates with knowledge of equality of opportunity for people with disabilities would be of particular interest.
Closing date: 31 January 2021
To apply
As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum (Regional salary weighting may apply)
Full-time, Permanent

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Covering the Home Counties (Geographical areas include: East of England - Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk)

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website, via the link, quoting reference: 21482.

Closing date: 31 January 2021.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum (Regional salary weighting may apply)
Full-time, Permanent

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Covering Central England (Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire) 

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website, via the link quoting reference: 21481.

Closing date: 31 January 2021.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.