JOB ADVERT FOR SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT WORKER – Merseyside, Lancashire, Isle of Man.  Clinical Centre: Liverpool

If you want to work in a job where you can really make a difference to people’s lives, this is the role for you.SHINE is the National Charity for children and adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Support & Development Worker to support, advise, inform and empower children, families and adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, through individual support and group activities to promote individual wellbeing and a supportive SHINE community. 

You will relate to Clinicians, other Health, Education, Benefits & Social Care Professionals to promote the needs of Shine members, support Clinics where needed and provide Information & Training Sessions to Schools and Care Settings.

Relevant experience in the field of disabilities is essential, with a preference for a knowledge of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.

SHINE places a high value on enthusiasm, innovative ideas and commitment to the cause, and for the right person this role will be extremely fulfilling.  The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling around the area to develop activities and build networks, is essential and you will bring your own skills and experience to be part of the wider dispersed Regional and National SHINE Team supporting our members.

Hours:

Part-time 28 hours over 4 days

Pattern of Work:

Four days per week with flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when required

Salary:

£25,930 pro-rata (depending on experience)

Location:

Homebased (commutable to Merseyside and Lancashire)

Closing Date for Applications:

Monday 2nd March 2020

Interviews:

Week commencing Monday 9th March 2020

Notes:

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please send a full CV with details of all Educational Qualifications and Work Experience, accounting for any gaps with a Supporting Letter outlining how you meet the needs of the role to Laura Threadingham.

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.

We are recruiting an experienced Practice Educator, to support student social workers for the duration of their placements with us.

Home-Start Barnet is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children. Our volunteers support families experiencing difficulties by visiting them regularly in their own homes and offering them friendship, emotional and practical help.

We accommodate student social workers from local universities, who use the opportunity to assist their own learning while supporting Home-Start families through visits. We are now recruiting a Practice Educator to take overall responsibility for the students’ learning and assessment, utilising information from a range of evidence sources.

They will liaise with universities to set up placements and maintain regular communication to discuss specific concerns that may arise. They will also be required to devise an induction programme that considers learners’ needs, ensure that formal supervision is provided on a regular basis and ensure that all learning outcomes are achieved and demonstrated by the end of the placement.

Fundraising Manager - West of Scotland
Permanent
£26,500 - £31,500 + car allowance + benefits

Location: Home based, covering the West of Scotland. 

Are you positive and results-driven with an impressive track record in fundraising, sales or marketing?

Why do we ask? Because almost one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime and it’s our aim to raise enough funds to be there for each and every one of them. Regional fundraising already generates over £40m a year across the UK, but we need someone like you to help us raise much more and encourage more people to take part in what we do.

The candidates we are looking for will be experienced in working with and supporting companies and groups, driving new business, confident working independently, equipped with a strategic mindset, focus, drive and enthusiasm, as well as excellent communication and relationship building skills. You will be adept at planning and prioritising to meet the multiple calls on your time. Using all these skills and traits, you'll create and implement an innovative plan - one that maximises our impact in your area and delivers strategic financial and non-financial objectives.

You'll be part of a small West of Scotland area fundraising team, wider regional team, and UK-wide fundraising department, which builds long term sustainable relationships and inspires millions to get involved in improving the lives of people living with cancer.

As a Fundraising Manager in the West of Scotland, you will have a focus on generating new business from existing and new prospects, creating and delivering engagement plans, and managing relationships with companies, groups and associations. Some previous experience of working with the media to recognise and demonstrate how our partners make a real difference would be welcome.

In return for your hard work and impressive results, we commit to actively developing you and our benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and gym membership.

Macmillan’s Fundraising Managers are home-workers who travel within the defined geographical area for their role. This role covers Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, Argyll & Bute, Ayrshire, East and West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and the G postcodes of North and South Lanarkshire.

You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application and the work will also require some unsocial and out of hours working. A car allowance is provided. There will be a requirement for flexible working to support evening and weekend events: you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.

You may have experience of the following: Sales Manager, Regional Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, New Business Manager, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager, Key Account Manager, Client Relations Manager.

Please click apply to view the full role profile document on our website.

Recruitment process:
First stage interviews planned for 11 March 2020 in Edinburgh. For those successful at the first stage, there will also be second (final) interviews on 17th March in Glasgow.

Frontline Service Night Adviser (part-time at 28 hours, Home Based, UK)

Fixed term contract ending 31 August 2021

28 Hours per week (over a 2-week rolling rota)

£21,000 - £25,000

GamCare is the leading national provider of information, advice, support and free treatment for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling. Our expert services are confidential and non-judgemental.

GamCare operate the National Gambling HelpLine to provide information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling as well as providing free treatment across England, Scotland and Wales.

We operate the National Gambling HelpLine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We are therefore recruiting Frontline Advisers for our overnight shifts who will provide information, advice and support to individuals between the hours of 11.30pm and 8.30am, on a rota system. You will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to work as part of a team, and will ideally have experience in health and social care settings. We are seeking individuals who are committed to delivering high quality services.

You should have previous experience in working in a helpline or clinical/addiction setting. You should have excellent ICT skills. Training, supervision and a full CPD-programme is offered to staff.

The role is home-based; however, you will be required to attend training and update sessions in our offices in London. You will need to have a modern ICT set-up at home and access to an appropriate environment to deliver confidential support. 

You will form part of an enthusiastic team working and committed to supporting those affected by problem gambling across Great Britain.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please complete the following application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey and send to recruitment at gamcare

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

Previous applicants need not apply

For further information about the role please email Fiona Macleod Senior Service Manager. Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 16 March 2020

Interviews are scheduled to take place in London.

Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) is seeking an Engagement Manager to deliver Sight Loss Councils (SLC) across the North West. This role will engage blind and partially sighted people across the region, ensuring their voices are represented and responding to key issues, activities and themes as they arise.

The SLCs, funded by TPT and led by blind and partially sighted volunteers, advocate the needs of blind and partially sighted people and influence positive change in the area.  These are currently up and running in Birmingham, Black Country, Bristol and Merseyside. Over the next year TPT will be extending its SLCs across the country.

If you are experienced in engagement, setting up consultation groups, project management and managing volunteers – and want to make a real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, we would love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about helping people affected by blood cancer?

Bloodwise was founded from grassroots fundraising and it’s because of our volunteers that we have funded over £500million worth of critical research.

We are looking for an engaging and driven Volunteer Experience Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract to implement our new volunteer strategy.

This is a newly created role and forms part of our strategy to increase our reach and to mobilise our army of volunteers.

We want everyone that volunteers at Bloodwise to have the same great experience, have access to the same information, receive the same great level of training and be fully equipped to support our mission. Our Volunteers may be part of a local community group, sitting on a policy panel aiming to influence government or be an ambassador in the public eye – whatever they do they need to experience the same customer journey.

The Volunteer Experience Manager will work collaboratively with the internal stakeholders who own the volunteer relationships to influence the volunteer experience. Providing leadership and guidance whilst acting as an ambassador for volunteering across all Bloodwise volunteer streams, the Volunteer Experience Manager will have overall responsibility for managing the recruitment process and ensuring consistency in the development of our volunteers, as well as lead in increasing the standard of the volunteering experience across the organisation.

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is:

9am on Thursday 5 March 2020

Please note all applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may bring forward the closing date of this role at our discretion.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager working in our Student Development Department. The Student Activities Manager will lead our Activities team in their work supporting student leaders running societies, halls of residence committess and our student media outlets. This is a significant role for someone who'll be excited to be part of the largest Students' Union in the UK.  With over 400 societies, 16 halls committees, and three media outlets this role is suited to someone who appreciates the impact that student-led activities can have on the student experience.

The priority will be to create consistency and encourage collaboration between various student groups. The successful candidate will be able to develop and deliver engaging and fulfilling training and support for student leaders.

The role requires someone who is able to offer excellent line management that encourages innovation and drives the high performance of their team. Natural people skills and an ability to influence and inspire is also important.

We are looking for a positive, empathetic and people-focused Clinical Trials Nurse Advisor to set up an exciting new Clinical Trials Support Service and deliver high quality information and support over the phone and via email to those looking to enter a blood cancer clinical trial.

You’ll have experience developing services and managing exciting new projects.

You will be emotionally resilient, hardworking and understand the value that your role brings to the blood cancer community.

You’ll be a registered nurse, ideally working in haematooncology clinical research.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity that has the potential to be extended.

The location of this exciting new position will be flexible with regular travel to our London Office, this is to reflect the fact that the set up and ongoing development of the role will likely involve travel to different hospitals and trials centres to build relationships and knowledge base, alongside regular internal meetings with the support service team based at Bloodwise Head Office currently in Holborn. When the service is fully set up in all likelihood there will be an opportunity for this role to  be more agile and offer the flexibility to work from home.

If this sounds like the role you are looking for and you feel you have the knowledge, skills and experience we need, please apply with a covering letter setting out how you match the requirements of the job specification and your current CV by:

9am on Thursday 27 February 2020.

Applications for this role will be reviewed as soon as they are received so please note that we may bring forward the closing date at our discretion.

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!

The North East branch of ADASS is working in partnership with Shared Lives Plus to implement an ambitious growth and development plan for Shared Lives across the region.  All twelve local authorities in the North East have collectively come together to achieve a regional approach to the growth, development and diversification of Shared Lives. 

We are recruiting for a new and exciting role to support and coordinate the regional programme, support the delivery of communities of practice and delivery of a North East Shared Lives communications strategy. Within the role you will have responsibility for working in partnership with Shared Lives schemes in each local authority to deliver local action plans, liaising with key stakeholders and reporting on project progress to Directors of Adult Social Care (DASS).

The role will have responsibility for:

• Being the primary contact for the project
• Providing dedicated support to each local authority across the North East
• Project communication to stakeholders
• Raising the profile of Shared Lives across the North East
• Project monitoring
• The development of communities of practice which will explore the growth, development and diversification of Shared Lives across the region.

How to apply 

Apply by sending an up to date CV and a supporting statement, which should be kept to a maximum of two pages. Please start your supporting statement by saying why you want to work for us and work in the Shared Lives sector. Your supporting statement will also need to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of each area of the person specification below:

• Relevant skills and experience
• How your knowledge, values and attitude make you a suitable candidate
• How you would meet the practical requirements of the job.

Please visit the Shared LIves Plus website for a copy of the Job Descriptions and Person Specification.ea

The closing date for this role is Friday 28th February 2020 at 1pm. Interviews will be held the week commencing 9th March 2020

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mark Gallagher at Shared Lives Plus

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Job Description and Person Specification

You will have responsibility for

1.  Providing dedicated support to each local authority involved in the Shared Lives North East Partnership

i. Being the primary contact for the project

ii. Work in partnership with key stakeholders in each region to successfully implement and deliver their local Shared Lives action plan. Stakeholders will include Shared Lives schemes and Shared Lives carers, people using Shared Lives and their families, steering group members, Directors of adult social Care (DASS)

iii. General administration tasks relating to governance of the project

1. Project monitoring
2. Developing and implementing project monitoring processes to keep track of progress against project milestones.
3. Compiling regular project reports detailing the progress of project deliverables and outcomes for Shared Lives Plus, key project stakeholders and the project steering group

3. Communications

i. Raising the profile of Shared Lives to increase understanding and awareness of the Shared Lives model across the region and in each local authority partner.

ii. Leading on internal stakeholder communications.

iii. Showcasing the impact and outcomes of the project to local stakeholders across different media platforms and through the production of case studies, newsletters and impact reports

iv. Supporting the development and delivery of the regional communications strategy

1.  Development of communities of practice

i. Being the project lead for the creation, coordination, development and delivery of Shared Lives communities of practice. Communities of practice will bring together representatives from across the North East to develop ideas and share good practice regarding the growth, development and diversification of Shared Lives across the region.

ii. Producing stakeholder summary reports of the findings and outcomes from communities of practice.

1. General

5.1 Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus’s aims, objectives, policies and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisation and its members.

5.2 Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. As Shared Lives Plus is a small organisation, all staff carry out 'hands-on' work at all levels, on occasion.

Person specification:

Criteria

Qualification

Experience

· Of working in a small team, using your initiative and organising and planning your workload

· Working with disabled people and their families

· Meeting and event planning

· Coordination of projects – where delivery is taken on by others but keeping things on track is your responsibility

· Liaison with client and colleagues to keep projects on course and moving forward

Skills

· Ability to manage time efficiently, to prioritise and to work well under pressure

· Competency in all aspects of Microsoft Office

· Good customer relation skills – wanting to go the extra mile for our customers; internal and external

· Good, positive and friendly telephone manner

· Able to coordinate colleagues and senior staff – ability to work across all levels of the organisation

· Some basic digital skills to support the Communications team

· Structured, diligent and committed to getting it right first time

Knowledge

· An understanding of Shared Lives and the philosophy and values underpinning our work and the sector

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Values and Behaviours

Ability to demonstrate behaviours that reflect the Shared Lives Plus Values -

· Authenticity

• Integrity
• Sense of Purpose

· Zest and Energy

Attitudes

· Commitment to empowering people who use services and their families

· Demonstrable commitment to working in ways which promote equality of opportunity and diversity

· Values the principles of co-production, empowering people who use services and partnership working

· You will be an energetic, tenacious and friendly person who enjoys meeting new people and building relationships

· Confident, Positive, and innovative

· A genuine team member – willing to help and support colleagues in a small team

Practical

· Ability to work the hours dictated by the needs and demands of the job (occasionally including evenings)

· Able to travel as and when required by the job

Youth Outreach Officer

Full-time at 35 hours (Home Based, Northern Ireland/South East Region)

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones. Its flagship Youth Outreach Programme “BigDeal” is expanding, and a new support service for young people will be launched in April 2020. The programme is designed to deliver education to young people on safe gambling choices over the next four years.

GamCare are recruiting for a Youth Outreach officers to promote, schedule and deliver this work and build strong regional networks around this work.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Establish the reputation of the GamCare Youth Outreach programme in youth work settings across regions
• Promote, arrange and deliver training sessions to youth-facing professionals (e.g. youth workers, teachers, social workers) in your region
• Promote, arrange and deliver young peoples’ workshops to 11-19 year olds in Northern Ireland/South East Region
• Maintain a network of local stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and provide statistical information required to assist delivery and evaluation.
• Be a point of contact for people interested in GamCare’s young people’s projects in Northern Ireland/South East 

You should have previous experience working with young people aged 11-19 and delivering educative content to a variety of audiences.

The role will require delivery time in the specified region and the surrounding area, as well as administration done from home. 

You will form part of an enthusiastic team working and committed to supporting those affected by problem gambling across Great Britain, and work with a supportive a supportive line management team.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy> and name of region

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

Previous applicants need not apply

To discuss the role further please email Megan Pengelly (Programme Manager). Applications sent to this address will not be accepted.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on a rolling basis, over video link.  

There is no closing date for this role.  We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews in London on a periodic rolling basis.  If you have not heard from us within two weeks of sending in your application, please assume that we won’t be taking your application further at this time.

Maggie's - Head of Leadership Giving North

With 23 individually designed centres, this innovative cancer charity is the fastest growing in the UK. Its aim is simple, to ensure that everyone with cancer can get the emotional and practical support it has pioneered for more than 25 years. Each centre is exceptional in both design and programme and this organisation has worked with the world's leading architects and oncologists to achieve this.

Charity People is heading up the search for an inspirational Head of Leadership Giving North who will be a key member of the Leadership & Major Gifts team, working to generate income against an ambitious annual target. A skilled communicator who is able to put others at ease, you will be responsible for leading major donor work in the North of England and Wales, an area with significant fundraising potential. This promises to be an extremely rewarding position where you contribute strategically and will manage a portfolio of prospects at a range of stages, all with the capacity to make transformational gifts.

You'll ensure the effective cultivation of prospects identified through volunteer leadership networks, existing networks of warm supporters and prospect research. You will also be able to identify opportunities for a programme of stewardship events which will discover and nurture relationships with new prospects and donors. In addition, you will work with major donor colleagues to develop solicitation plans and take a donor led approach to relationship building.

To apply for this role, you'll need to be a passionate about donor stewardship, with extensive experience within major gift fundraising including a proven track record of personally securing gifts in excess of £500,000. You'll also have experience of recruiting and leading volunteer boards; and proven experience of working successfully with wealthy and influential individuals. Skills wise, you will be highly organised and able to remain focused in a dynamic environment; you will be adaptable, flexible, and able to work under pressure; and will have outstanding communication ability.

This is a flexible, family and life-friendly organisation with an unparalleled reputation for staff engagement and loyalty. Excellent benefits package and huge investment in professional development.

This role involves a mix of homeworking, considerable travel across the North and regular time spent in the London office.

Please apply with a copy of your CV to receive more information. Amelia and Alice feel very lucky to be leading on this role: ame[email protected] or [email protected]

Final deadline is 9am on Monday 24th February, but please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment as we've been asked to move as quickly as possible. Interviews likely to be held 2nd and 3rd March.

Location: London ( Liverpool Street) and South Wales ( home base)

The Role:

We have two Trainer opportunities at the Springboard Charity.

Both roles will be responsible for delivering a range of specialist Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism national qualifications, soft skills, employability skills, practical skills workshops and masterclasses, and to deliver on The Springboard Charity and Springboard UK’s overall strategy and programme of work, tailored to the needs of beneficiaries, relevant industry and funding partners throughout London.

1. Delivery of Springboard Programmes and Objectives 

Train clients of the programmes and projects, including delivering Springboard soft skills and employability skills workshops, practical experiences and qualifications to beneficiaries and to those already working in the industry:

· Plan, prepare and deliver training and activities, collaborating with Employability Programme Managers

· Translate requirements into training that will prepare beneficiaries for the next step of their career path

· Deliver training courses and qualifications in an engaging way

· Use technology to increase the quality of blended learning

· Spend contact time with beneficiaries on a group basis

· Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into beneficiaries work behaviour

2. Development in delivery of regional presence

Support the National Head of Employability to further identify and secure regional opportunities for funding and sales of training to increase the programme of works in Wales and the South West of England

· Create and nurture working relationships with industry, supporting Employability Programme Managers to secure engagement with the Programme of Works

· Seek and secure new income streams through training – including delivering as part of other partners’ employability provision, and direct to industry

· Attend relevant network events, seminars and conferences to ensure that new business opportunities are not missed, and productive relationships are developed and maintained

· Support of Business Partners in the region and their return of investment.

3. Administration

· Deliver multiple projects within the agreed programme lifecycle and objectives.

· To provide a professional customer service for our partners, clients students and industry contacts and deal with enquiries in an effective and accurate manner

· To undertake periodic, comprehensive evaluation of training delivery to ensure it continues to be

• Relevant
• Cost effective and value for money
• Integrated
• High quality
• Up to date
• To ensure all relevant parties internal and external are kept up to date of progress

· Carry out the necessary administration required for audit trails – including inputting records and data on internal systems.

The Person:

Essential

· Training qualification, AET/PTLLS or equivalent 

· Qualified and experienced in delivering national HLT related qualifications, practical skills training, masterclasses and soft skills. Including: Personal licence, Food Safety, Customer Service; bar tending, floor service skills, customer service skills; cocktail, wine and Barista; soft skills development, i.e. team building, and communications

· Experience of training groups, including a range of learning styles and age groups (especially young people)

· Exceptional facilitating & coaching experience

· Experience of working within or demonstrable knowledge of the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism industry

· Experience of delivering Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism industry related training

· Ability to adapt and flex training to meet learners’ needs and meet changing industry standards

· Demonstrable experience of GDPR compliant process and procedures

· Client focused and attention to detail for data capture

· Proven track of managing several different projects at any one-time ensuring commitments are delivered within budget, on time and line with expectation

· Someone who is inspirational, passionate and committed

· Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

· This role will require significant regular daily travel and occasional overnight stays throughout the UK

· Full UK driving licence with access to car

Desirable

· Experience of working with target groups from diverse backgrounds, vulnerable people and understanding of safeguarding and related issues

· Knowledge of employability development and delivery

· Experienced in the use of Salesforce

Interviews: 

• Closing date 20 March
• First stage interview 27 March in Cardiff – second stage 1st April
• First Stage interview 1st April in London - second stage 8th April

TRAINER, Movement Builders (x3)

NEON are recruiting 3 new Trainers. They can be based anywhere in the UK, but will travel for Movement Builders Training sessions run by NEON.

Location: Trainer Orientation 14th-17th April in London, thereafter TBC
Pay: £250 per day + expenses
Contract type: Contractor – minimum of 8 days in 2020
Reporting to: Head of Training
Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 3rd March
Interviews: For successful applicants, interviews will be held on Thursday 12th, Friday 13th and Tuesday 17th March
Key dates for successful applicants: Trainer Orientation 14th-17th April, Movement Builders Training 18th-21st June

We are looking for skilled and experienced trainers, able to train people with diverse backgrounds and learning styles and needs. You will be well versed in experiential and participatory pedagogies and able to train other trainers in these styles. You will champion anti-oppression and have experience in helping people learn and work together across racial, gender, class and other differences.

You have the levels of emotional intelligence needed to work with teams to deliver high stakes and complex programmes that have to be delivered within time and budget constraints. You will be able to handle conflict constructively, helping groups get to the heart of their problems and charting their way to a better, more productive place.

You believe in NEON’s mission to build the power of movements for social and economic justice and can work in alignment of our values of solidarity, generosity and respect.

About NEON:

The New Economy Organisers Network (NEON) is a not-for-profit company with 12 staff members and a network of over 1600 UK organisers from different trade unions, grassroots groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), faith-based campaigns, civil society groups and movements from across the country. We run powerful trainings and support campaigns to help progressives win social, economic and environmental justice.

We run trainings, share skills and coordinate together on campaigns helping people to lead movements like Just Treatment (organising patients to fight for the NHS) through to working with our members to get over 1400 media bookings across the UK’s biggest TV/radio outlets. We’re ambitious and the team is agile, fast paced and committed to actually changing things.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in progressive movements and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. 

Likewise we are aware that many highly capable prospective candidates rule themselves out of work because of the conventions surrounding job applications and descriptions. With this in mind, we strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job and we would like to stress that past experience of working in similar environments is not necessarily required. 

Thera Group

Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society but we can’t do this without you! We are now looking for a Trainer to join our Learning and Development Team, based in London and the South East

The Role

The London and South East based Trainer will be responsible for delivering high-quality vocational training to all Thera Staff in an exciting and impactful way. The trainer will coordinate and deliver induction training as well as specialist courses such as Autism Awareness as required as well as maintaining and completing training records. This is a varied role with travel across London and the South East required, so the trainer will need to be self-motivated and organised as this role will keep them busy!

This role would suit an already established trainer, looking for a more flexible opportunity.

Your Experience

What you’ll need to carry out the role;

• A full driving license with access to a vehicle – this is a homebased role with regular travel involved.
• Training/development and assessment/evaluation skills – ideally within the social care sector
• Reliable, positive & flexible approach to working hours around business needs
• Be a confident and natural communicator
• Be passionate about promoting independence for those with a Learning Disability
• The ability to inspire others and deliver engaging training sessions.

The Benefits

• 20 days + Bank Holidays
• Contributory pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee support line to support you and your family
• Support in gaining professional qualifications
• Continuous on the job training is provided