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Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion.
We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.
- We work with over 600 members employing over 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
- We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
- We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers and disabled employees.
- We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
- We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.
The role
The role holder will lead on content creation and production across Business Disability Forum. The role holder will take a strategic approach and collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that BDF creates cutting edge content that engages, informs and educates our Members and Partners
The requirement
- Experience of setting content strategy and road mapping.
- Experience of consulting stakeholders and using insights to create written content to meet their needs
- Experience of delivering small high-quality projects on time and within budget.
- Experience of creating videos, other accessible digital content and services
- Ability to create persuasive strategic plans.
- ·Knowledge of wider diversity, inclusion and employment law issues.
- ·Knowledge of current topical issues for businesses and business management.
For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:
How to apply
Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk
- Closing date for applications: Sunday, 24 November 2024
- First interviews are planned for 3, 4 & 5 December 2024.
- Second interviews are planned for week commencing 9 December 2024.
Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.
If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats, please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.
For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the button below.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have the ambition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people?
At St. John's, we've been making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for an incredible Residential Support Worker to help us continue making that difference!
As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in both residential houses and the community, assisting with social and academic activities.
Our aim is to ensure all learners have equal opportunities to develop their independence and social skills, preparing them for adult life.
What will you be doing?
- Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
- Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
- At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
- Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
- Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.
In return, we offer a fantastic working environment, generous holidays, career development opportunities, and more!
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Documents
- Residential Support Worker - Day St J (002) - 2024.pdf (452.44 KB)
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
This is a standalone role and so it is very hands on with responsibility for all transactional tasks, including recruitment, payroll, pensions, training etc. You’ll also work particularly closely with senior managers to attract, retain and develop a diverse and talented team. You’ll promote a culture of learning and collaboration across the organisation, ensuring that Muscular Dystrophy UK complies with all relevant employment legislation and best practice.
We welcome applications from candidates working at Manager level, who want to step up to their first Head role. We are looking for candidates that are comfortable to work on an operational as well as strategic level.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
NB Interviews likely to be held on 14 or 15 November.
*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you someone who wants to use your knowledge and skills in the advice field to play a lead role in growing and developing a small service into a leading quality advice provider?
This role would suit someone without management experience, who is already working in an advice role and seeks career development, or equally someone with experience of managing advice services.
You will have in-depth and up-to-date knowledge and recent experience of providing casework in welfare benefits, and a willingness to seek further training in basic housing and community care. We will consider applicants who can add to their base welfare benefits knowledge with intensive training within a short period.
You will carry your own caseload while also providing line management, mentoring and support to one trainee advisor. We would expect the Advice Manager’s caseload to reduce over time as we develop and grow the number of advisors on the team.
A key aspect of this role will be working with the CEO to get the organisation ready for the Advice Quality Standard and on the recruitment, training and support of volunteer advisors.
We would expect the post holder to be proactive in developing the service, preparing information to support funding bids and to be able to think creatively on how we can meet the needs of Camden’s diverse disability community through advice and information.
You will be committed to learning more about the Social Model of Disability and will share our vision for a radically inclusive world where people with differences are never Disabled by the society in which they live.
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Do you have considerable managerial and leadership experience? Do you have a passion for improving the lives of young people with a learning disability and / or autism? Would you like to join a values based charity that is unrivalled in its supportive culture? Then Head of Services at FiND may be the role for you!
Established in 2001, the charity was set up by parents who could not find the services they and their children with learning difficulties and or Autism required. Initially developed to provide fun activities during the school holidays for children with profound learning disabilities and or autism, over the years the charity has grown and developed to include day services for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Their vision is to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism across Hull and the East Riding.
FiND offers a warm, caring and welcoming environment and is driven by core values whilst being committed to a ‘person centred’ approach. Being a values driven charity they aim to support the individual needs of young people, adults and their families through the provision of high quality day services. FiND enables all users to improve their quality of life, achieve a greater level of independence, learn to manage their emotional health & well-being, engage in their community and access community resources.
The Role
As the Head of Services, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, managing staff and resources, driving growth and ensuring the overall success of the organisation. Duties will include:
- Working collaboratively to proactively create transformative change within the organisation.
- Managing the effective recruitment, induction and training of the staff team.
- Working with the Leadership Team to develop and implement innovative ideas and solutions to promote the service to the wider community.
- Attending meetings and events to assist with and promote fundraising and income generation.
- Becoming an advocate for safeguarding within FiND.
The Person
The ideal candidate will have significant leadership and management experience and an understanding of the principles of high-quality person centred care. The role requires outstanding organisational, communication, and leadership skills and an ability to develop innovative solutions that push boundaries.
With experience of HR and employment practices, you should be up to date with current legislation and have the ability to plan, organise and prioritise work in an environment which may have conflicting pressures and demands.
We are looking for someone with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing disabled people, and a demonstrable ability to bring your leadership skills to positively address these issues.
Why FiND?
This is an incredibly exciting time to join the supportive team at FiND and the charity’s values promote a culture that is respectful and caring to all. Not only is FiND incredibly committed to the families whose lives it changes every single day, but the charity also has a wonderful approach to supporting its staff team. The organisation offers a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Positive working environment
- Extra holiday allowance (33 days holiday per year including bank holidays)
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company pension (standard)
- Paid training and development
- Tea/coffee/refreshments
- Travel expenses
- Company equipment
- On-site parking (free)
The role is permanent and full-time and based across the services locations in Cottingham and Hessle, East Yorkshire. If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch!
To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.
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Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with Lupus UK in their search for a Finance and Resources Manager to take lead responsibility for the effective and efficient day to day operation of the organisation's finances. This is a part-time (4-days a week), permanent role offered remotely, hybrid or office based.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which is uncommon, complex and poorly understood. It affects the immune system and can cause lasting damage to the kidneys, skin, heart, lungs and/or brain. Lupus disproportionately affects women and people from Black African, Caribbean, and Asian ancestries. Around 50,000 people in the UK are thought to have lupus (approximately 1 in 1000).
LUPUS UK is the only national charity supporting people living with lupus and those that care for them. We hold an ambition for a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives. We work hard to empower people by providing information about lupus and offering support, so their voices are heard and their condition diagnosed and managed effectively.
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance and Resources Manager will ensure the effective, accurate and efficient day-to-day management of all financial matters, including preparing monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts. The postholder will be responsible for providing strategic financial advice and analysis to the CEO and Board by preparing and presenting finance papers. Additionally, the postholder will lead on the relationship with Landlord, HR, IT and legal service provides. The Finance and Resources Manager will play a full role in the senior leadership team, contributing to the overall development of organisational capacity.
To be successful, you will have considerable experience of day-to-day financial management in a comparable role. You will have detailed knowledge of accounting principles and proficiently in accounting, with an accounting qualification beneficial, but by no means essential. You will have demonstrable charity sector experience, including strong knowledge of Charity SORP, gift aid claims and restricted/unrestricted charity funds. You will have excellent communication skills, able to be a strong team player and contribute to the overall development of the organisation.
To discuss this role further, in the first instance please apply with your CV only. Strong candidates will be contacted for a more in-depth conversation and the full job description.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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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!
A great opportunity to join a sight loss charity, as their new part-time Communications Assistant, supporting the Head of Communications, Marketing and Income on a range of tasks. If you are pro-active, confident building relationships, speaking on the phone, and writing for different digital channels, I would love to hear from you. The role is mostly remote, with 1 day a week in the office in Maidstone, Kent, with flexible working styles available.
Joining at an exciting time, with a new CEO, the charity is embarking on a new transformation strategy, including a charity re-brand and new website. This could be a great place to develop, and gain skills in the accessibility sector.
Communications Assistant key responsibilities:
- Managing and scheduling content for the charity’s social media channels
- Case studies- talk to and capture stories from beneficiaries
- Input, update and maintain accurate data records
- Assist with writing and distribution of fundraising communications
- Provide an excellent service to their donors and supports, through phone calls, emails and by post.
- Produce reports and manage campaign data
Joining a small charity, the team are supportive, passionate, engaging and excited to grow their team.
- Part-time, 21 hours, ideally over 3 days (with flexible working styles)
- Permanent
- Remote, with 1 day a week in Maidstone, Kent, sometimes London if easier for you.
- Salary £25,000 pro-rata’d. Actual salary £14,583 for 21 hours per week.
To find out more, or ask any questions, please apply now. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Join Where Next, a leading charity with over 40 years of empowering adults with learning disabilities. As the largest day service provider in Worcestershire, we are committed to fostering independence, work skills, and enjoyment for our clients.
We are currently undergoing an exciting transformation, and this is your chance to be part of it! We’re looking for a dynamic Fundraising Officer (Grants) to help secure the future of our charity by developing key funding streams and building successful corporate partnerships.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead on fundraising through grants, corporate partnerships, and other funding mechanisms
- Write and develop winning bids to secure financial support
- Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners and funders
- Support the strategic direction of the organization by identifying new funding opportunities
- Collaborate across teams to align funding with operational needs
- Manage fundraising data using the charity’s CRM system
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree or equivalent (desirable)
- Experience in writing bids, reports, or other detailed documents
- Knowledge of the charity sector and fundraising (desirable)
- Excellent communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Proactive and creative mindset, always looking for new opportunities
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of those with learning disabilities
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional Christmas shutdown
- Full sick pay for up to 6 weeks per year
- A positive training and development scheme to support your growth
- A pension scheme and access to a health and well-being app
- Special leave for life events: day off on your birthday, moving day, or wedding day
- A supportive and empowering work environment
This is your opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation that’s making a real difference. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role that will challenge and inspire you, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now to join our mission and help drive our impact forward.
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Contact is a national charity for families with disabled children. We provide information, advice and support, and bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.
About the role
Contact has a long history of supporting families of children with disabilities aged 0-25 in the London Borough of Lambeth. The project has an office in the Weare 336 building in Brixton.
The project currently has a full time Project Manager, and we are looking to recruit a part time Family Worker. The project is directly line managed by the national Contact’s London Family Support Projects Manager.
The project receives its core funding from the Local Authority.
You will support the manager in Lambeth in delivering and providing families in Lambeth high quality information, advice and support.
What we’re looking for
Experience of working with and supporting families who have disabled children and/or additional needs. Good organizational and administrative skills.
Knowledge and experience of the issues and concerns that affect families who have disabled children and/or additional needs, e.g. benefits, social care and education.
Knowledge and experience of welfare benefits, especially Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and other benefits targeted at families with disabled children and/or additional needs
Good communication, listening skills, time management and networking skills.
How to apply
Please return a completed application form along with an equal opportunities monitoring form (downloadable as part of the job pack) by the date stated below.
Important dates
Closing date: Sunday 27 October 2024 at 23:59 o’clock
Interview date: The week commencing 4 November 2024
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Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
We are currently recruiting a Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, which is a newly created role to join a growing charity who have recently opened our new sensory hub in the heart of Perth
Job Title: Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
Location: Sensory Hub, George Street Perth (with travel across Perth and Kinross)
Salary: £25,861 - £27,141 (pro rata)
Contract: Part-time, 18 hours per week over 3 days (Fixed-term contract for 2 years)
About Us:
You will be working with an exciting and growing charity, recently opening their new Sensory Hub in the heart of Perth. They provide specialist services for people with sight loss, hearing loss, or who are deaf, living within the Perth and Kinross local authority area.
The Role:
The Health and Wellbeing Coordinator is a newly created role, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. This role is central to promoting the physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals with sensory impairments, both within the community and at the Sensory Hub.
Key responsibilities include:
- Health and Wellbeing Programme Development and Delivery
- Partnership Building and Collaboration
About You:
- Experience in delivering health and wellbeing programmes, particularly for individuals with disabilities or sensory impairments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Ability to build effective partnerships with external organisations.
- A proactive, compassionate, and organised individual who can work independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to promoting inclusivity and accessibility.
Why Join the Team?
- Be part of an exciting time as the charity grows and develops their newly opened Sensory Hub in Perth.
- Make a real difference in the lives of people with sensory loss.
- Join a supportive and fun team that values hard work and collaboration.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please read the candidate pack and complete the application form, closing date Friday 15th November, interviews to be held on Monday 2nd December.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic charity making a real difference in people’s lives. Join the team and help create a more inclusive community! #INDSCP
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Community Involvement Coordinator
We are currently recruiting a Community Involvement Coordinator, into a newly created role within a growing charity who have recently opened our new sensory hub in the heart of Perth
Job Title: Community Involvement Coordinator
Location: Sensory Hub, George Street Perth (with travel across Perth and Kinross)
Salary: £25,861 - £27,141 (pro rata)
Contract: Part-time, 26 hours per week over 4 days (Fixed-term contract for 2 years)
About Us:
You will be working for an exciting and growing charity, recently opening their new Sensory Hub in the heart of Perth. We provide specialist services for people with sight loss, hearing loss, or who are deaf, living within the Perth and Kinross local authority area. Our specialist rehabilitation service is commissioned by Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, allowing them to offer essential support to individuals facing sensory challenges.
The Role:
In this role you will strengthen the charity’s presence in the community by overseeing volunteer recruitment and governance, building stakeholder relationships and managing the telephone befriending project.
Key responsibilities include:
- Volunteer Recruitment and Governance
- Community Engagement and Relationship Building
- Telephone Befriending Project Leadership
- Raising Awareness and Promoting VisionPK
About You:
- Experience in volunteer management, community engagement, or project coordination.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive, collaborative, and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a positive difference.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an exciting time as they grow and develop their newly opened Sensory Hub in Perth.
- Make a real difference in the lives of people with sensory loss.
- Join a supportive and fun team that values hard work and collaboration.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please read the candidate pack and complete the application form, closing date Friday 15th November, interviews to be held on Monday 2nd December.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic charity making a real difference in people’s lives. Join the team and help create a more inclusive community! #INDSCP
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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 Summary
This role is an expansion of our employment pathway and will be our first dedicated employment coach for our students.
PiP has developed a unique reputation for our experience and quality of employment support for adults with learning disabilities. This has led to an increased number of referrals with a focus on employment, an expansion of our in-house social enterprise capacity, and more employers keen to work alongside us to diversify their staff base.
PiP is keen to respond to and meet this demand. This role for us is the next step in doing so, allowing us to increase our job coaching capacity and providing more dedicated resource for students on their employment journey. As to date our coaching has been delivered across our existing staff team.
Who We Are
PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.
Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.
What You’ll Need
- Working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar client group
- Experience of training, education, or employment support delivery
- Experience of job coaching or supporting work placements
- Understanding of and commitment to a person-centred approach
- An understanding of the needs of employers and ability to articulate the benefits of having a diverse workforce to businesses
- Able to establish, develop and maintain constructive and professional relationships, both internal and external, with a wide variety of professional and carers
- Evidenced experience of success in building strong and positive relationships with a variety of people and organisations
What We Offer:
· The salary for this role is circa £29,500 dependent on experience with incremental pay progression.
You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
· We offer a travel subsidy of up to £7.50 per day to help with the cost of commuting.
· We provide a 4% pension contribution
· Incremental pay progression
· It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.
· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts
Our Mission
PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.
Our commitments
PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.
Closing Date: November 17th 2024
We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.
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Empowering adults with learning disabilities to achieve their ambitions.
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Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.
We are looking for a talented Media and Public Relations Officer to join Scope’s dynamic press office.
Permanent, 35 hours a week
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home most of the time.
The role
This role is varied and offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and abilities. You will help us deliver our exciting new strategy (An Equal Future) as we position ourselves as a diverse, vibrant and proud campaigning organisation.
You will:
- Use your media and public relations skills to help drive social change and join us to campaign for an equal future with disabled people.
- Be heavily involved with our work to promote our Scope Awards that celebrate people and organisations that champion disability equality.
- Be working on disability employment, and on the extra costs disabled people face.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the Apply via Website link.
About you
We are looking for someone ambitious who:
- Has worked in a press office environment and helped to deliver successful social change campaigns.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate with stakeholders in a clear, meaningful and effective way.
- Has the ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities.
- Has excellent organisation and planning skills.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday 10 November 2024.
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
The successful candidate will need to pass a basic DBS check.
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Database, Social Media and Office Administrator
Merton Mencap is a local charity supporting young people and adults with a learning disabilty and / or autism and their family carers in the borough of Merton.
We provide weekday, weekend and holiday clubs, as well as learning opportunities at our Community Cafe. We hold lots of fundraising events such as indoor sky diving, our annual charity auction and staff joining together to sing Christmas carols in shopping centres to raise funds to support our projects.
This is a varied role and the successful candidate will be pivital to all aspects of the business, working with all members of the Senior Management Team as well as project staff who work across the borough of Merton.
The applicant will be responsible to the Office Manager and will support them in day to day operations for the charity, as well as being a social media and database expert for the charity. Training on our database system will be provided.
The role is office based in our Merton Offices and can be worked over 2 or 3 days per week, 52 wks per year.
The charity offers a staff healthcare benefit scheme, pension and annual leave.
Closing date for applications is Friday 1st November 2024.
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Community Partner
Mencap have an exciting opportunity in Our Active Community programme for a Community Partner to work across two coastal communities - Worthing (Sussex) and Thanet (Kent)
This role is a combination of working out in the local communities and being home based. It is a full time (37.5 hrs per week) fixed term contract until April 2027. We are happy to be flexible with working patterns so let us know if you would like to discuss job share or part-time opportunities.
We are looking for someone with knowledge of the sport and wellbeing sector, who enjoys getting people active within communities and has the mindset for community-led ways of working. Working alongside Sport England as a System Partner, Mencap’s vision is for people with learning disabilities, and the communities in which they live, to be more physically active, happy and healthy. The successful candidate will join an existing team of four Community Partners who are working in seven other communities across England to help us achieve this vision.
As a Community Partner you will work collaboratively with people from Worthing and Thanet to develop the capacity of these communities. You will ensure the work is co-produced with the community and especially by people with a learning disability. You will help unite people around a shared vision and goals, create a development plan and support the creation of new ideas and local solutions to enable more active communities. These solutions will build on existing strengths and address local priorities.
You will have the benefit of working with a range of stakeholders who are already engaged in this way of working in both Worthing and Thanet, maintaining these relationships while also cultivating new ones. You will need to communicate easily and effectively with people from different backgrounds connecting with them and facilitating partnership work. You will work alongside Community Connectors, who will have a learning disability, and who will live in the communities you are working in.
Day to day, you can expect to be out and about in the communities and to be desk-based, capturing what we are learning and supporting the wider development of this national capacity-building programme. Working across two communities you will be great at managing your time and willing to travel as and when required. You will collaborate as part of the Community Partner team regularly.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Skills and experiences required for this role:
- A passion for co-production and working alongside people with a learning disability
- A willing mindset for community-led ways of working and asset based approaches
- A passion for working with people from all backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to co-ordinate the development of a long-term project
- Knowledge of the sport and wellbeing sector
- A champion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
- Based in or near the communities with a willingness to travel
If you feel this is the next role for you and you meet the essential criteria, please apply with a full and up to date CV and answer the questions on our application form, so we have the best understanding of why you may be the best candidate for this role.
This role will close on 10th November and interviews will take place W/C 18th November via Microsoft Teams.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
- 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
- Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
- Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
- Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
- Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
- Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes;
- Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
- Providing advice through our help lines and web sites
