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SHINE - Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality, Remote
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Remote
£29,041 per year FTE (pro rata for part-time)
Part-time (21 hours per week over Wednesday, Thursday plus Friday or Monday - Core Hours 9am-5pm )
Permanent
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!
Job description
Shine supports a community of over 15,000 members living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, including 5,000 children and young people (0–25).
You will be delivering high-quality support and creating opportunities for children and young people living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families/carers. Supporting Shine members to lead healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives by improving condition management and fostering connections within the Shine community.
This role will focus on children and young people (0–25), you will be primarily working within the Children, Young People and Families team. However, there will be occasions when you will work across age groups to ensure the best outcomes for our members.
The role is home-based but you will be required to attend regular clinics in London including GOSH (Great Ormond Street Hospital). Other travel across Southern England including Bristol, Devon and Hampshire may be required. There will be occasional travel required across wider areas and nationally including attendance at events, conferences and meetings at our head office in Peterborough.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary: Review due April 2027
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Regular working hours, and no shift work (some very occasional weekends or evenings)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
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Additional annual leave awarded for ‘long service’
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Broadband allowance for home-based roles
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Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
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Access to our Employee Support Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
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Support to learn and develop
How to apply
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you would like to discuss the role please email Gill Valentine, Deputy CEO, to arrange a convenient time for a call.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
We understand that you may wish to use AI tools to help you with some aspects of your application, but we do expect tailored applications which are personalised to your experiences and not generic applications which are completely AI generated. We encourage candidates to be transparent about AI usage in their applications.
Closing date: Monday 17th May 2026 at 11pm
Interviews: Tuesday 26th May 2026 (Virtual)
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
Please see full details on the Job Description and Person Specification document below and on our website.
Organisation
SHINE - Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus
Posted on: 17 April 2026
Closing date: 17 May 2026 at 13:31
Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Business Development, Customer Service, Customer support, Delivery, Early Years, Engagement / Outreach, Information Management, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Partnerships, Public Health, Safeguarding, Students / School, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Events / Activities, Social / Support Work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Remote
£15,900 - £16,800 per year
Part-time (22.5 hours per week (3 days))
Permanent
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Job description
The Mason Foundation is a national charity supporting neurodivergent young people and communities to thrive. We deliver three core programmes: Propel (neuroinclusive employment support for young people aged 14 to 25), Community Mile (locally led physical activity with trained Champions), and community impact programmes. We work across England and Scotland, partnering with schools, colleges, community youth settings, employers, and local communities to champion neuroinclusion and create opportunities for people to thrive.
We're proud to create an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can succeed.
The Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Delivery and Support Coordinator to be the delivery arm of The Mason Foundation in the North West, delivering all three of our programmes across the region.
As the Training and Support Worker, you will engage with schools, colleges, community settings, employers, and local communities, delivering training, supporting implementation, and championing neuroinclusion. You will deliver Propel (neuroinclusive employment support), Community Mile (locally led physical activity), and community impact programmes that empower underserved communities.
You will be required to travel regularly to deliver face to face training within schools, colleges, community settings, and workplaces across the North West.
What We're Looking For
• A passionate advocate for neurodivergent young people and communities with experience in SEND, employability, community development, or physical activity
• Strong facilitator who can deliver engaging, impactful training to diverse audiences
• Excellent communicator who builds genuine relationships across education, community, and employer sectors
• Self-motivated with a 'make it happen' attitude and ability to work independently
• Team player who understands the importance of collaboration
• Comfortable working part time hours efficiently
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Why Join Us
In return, you get to work for an ambitious, values driven charity making a real difference in the lives of neurodivergent young people and communities. You will have the flexibility of remote working, opportunities to shape the programmes in the North West, and the chance to be part of a supportive team where everyone's contributions matter.
Application Instructions
The Mason Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race or ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or belief, marital or civil partnership status, parental or carer status, education, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected under equality legislation. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and candidates who are Black or People of Colour.
Organisation
The Mason Foundation
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Registered Charity
11 - 20
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our mission is to remove barriers, provide opportunities to build lasting friendships, celebrate inclusivity, and reduce inequalities.
Posted on: 30 March 2026
Closing date: 29 April 2026 at 11:50
Job ref: PDSC-NW MAR 26
Tags: Training / Learning, Project Management, Autism, Delivery, Education, Employment, Engagement / Outreach, Learning Disability, Mentoring / Coaching, Partnerships, Physical Activity, Students / School
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