Disability Jobs

Disability Advice Service Lambeth (dasl) is Lambeth’s peer-led Disabled People’s Organisation. 

You will lead a two-year project contributing to the work of the No Wrong Door partnership – local organisations and local residents working together to ensure there is ‘No Wrong Door’ for Black Disabled people seeking employment, as they can expect excellent support from any organisation. 

We want to change the system, influencing employment support providers and their Commissioners to ensure support for Black Disabled people who are seeking employment is appropriate, accessible and inclusive.

You will have excellent project management skills and use your lived, personal experience of race and disability equity issues to implement change, working collaboratively with residents (Lived Experience Leads), partner organisations and employment support providers. Your role will involve working primarily with Black Disabled Lambeth residents. You will understand and encounter the intersections between being Black and Disabled and the barriers to employment and be able to demonstrate creative and people-centred approaches to influencing change.

dasl’s success comes from dedicated work of our skilled staff, many of whom are Disabled people. You will be valued for who you are in our supportive and friendly team. We pride ourselves on the support we offer staff.  We work flexibly between home and office. Our office in Brixton is accessible.

We highly recommend contacting us to learn more about this exciting role. We can offer a 1:1 informal meeting via phone or video call.

We are on the lookout for a new team member to support us to effectively deliver our Strategic Plan, and to drive bigger and more sustainable impact, from grassroots to global stages. We are searching for an ambitious, tenacious and impact-driven professional to join our team as we continue on our journey to Inclusion In Action and support our membership. We are continuing on our journey of building a high performing team who care for each other and about our cause in equal parts. Our athletes and volunteers are the most inspirational, courageous, dedicated and insightful people you could ever wish to meet, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission. That could be you! Special Olympics Great Britain is made up of over 7,000 athletes and participants, over 4,000 volunteers and almost 100 accredited programmes spanning across Scotland, England and Wales, with the purpose of driving societal change through the Power of Inclusive Sport. The Network Development Manager (Clubs & Compliance) shall lead on the support and management of this dynamic and evolving membership base through the enhancement of the Special Olympics GB delivery model to achieve our purpose of unlocking more opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. This person will report directly to the Head of Network and work closely alongside other members of the team and key stakeholders, with a specific focus on our Accredited Club and Programme compliance and development and overarching responsibility of maintaining our membership delivery model mechanics and key processes. As a member of the Organisational Growth team, this role will play a vital part in supporting the future shaping of capability and capacity building, driving the strategic plan in accordance with our mission. We are a small and agile team with mighty goals, so it couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Team SOGB. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion, embraces change, is driven to achieve and holds a strong alignment to our core values: We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action. The journey is great, but the rewards are greater. If you have an appetite for pushing forward societal change through the power of sport, please be in touch. 

Vista makes a real difference to the lives of people affected by visual impairments in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland but we want to do more.

We are about to embark on a period of transformation leading to greater impact; enabling more people affected by visual impairment to realise their ambitions and live fulfilled lives.

We are looking for an experienced Fundraiser who can transform the way we inspire, engage, and support our vibrant community and corporate supporters. You’ll be able to build rapport quickly, be proactive in seeking new opportunities to fundraise and be able to bring in the systems and processes that will set us up for growth.

You’ll have some experience in digital fundraising, helping Vista steward more supporters online.

You will be required to work 37 hours per week flexibly Monday – Friday. There may be a requirement for some evening/weekend work due to the nature of the role. This is a hybrid-based role.

Benefits: 31 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, your birthday off, full training for the role, hybrid working, excellent health benefits, wellbeing - access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. 

Working for Vista means you will be working for one of the oldest and largest local charities in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We are an independent organisation working with people with sight loss and their families across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic and are an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities including visual impairments, and we encourage applications from such people who are under-represented in our workforce and face disadvantage on account of disability. 

All candidates will be treated equally, and we will base decisions on appointments on the merits of the candidates.  

Join us for fun and fundraising at Swings & Smiles. We are based in Thatcham, West Berkshire, and support families in the neighboring counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. We provide an environment where people with special needs and their carers, siblings or the whole family can play together without the pressures often experienced in wider community settings.

Do you thrive on building relationships and securing funding? Are you passionate about making a positive impact? Can you develop compelling grant proposals that align with our mission and funding priorities? Will you cultivate relationships with potential donors and community partners? We would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone to manage our most precious asset, our Lived Experts Research Community, helping us to develop and grow the Community further to have an even bigger social impact in businesses.

This is an ideal role for someone with an interest in qualitative insight, lived experience and social impact. You will manage the community, be the main point of contact for community members, help develop the community, work with clients and take part in insight-gathering projects.

Our purpose at Three Hands is to create business value and social value, hand in hand. Three Hands Insight is the Social Insight arm of Three Hands, focused on enabling businesses to gain insight from charities and ‘lived experts’ in a wide variety of societal issues and vulnerability circumstances. 

Current and recent projects and clients include the Inclusive Design Panel for NatWest, a series of vulnerability insight sessions for Lloyds Banking Group and testing back-up power solutions for vulnerable people for energy companies.

Please see the attached job description for more information on Three Hands Insight, the areas of responsibility for the role and the skills and interests were are looking for...

We are working in partnership with Dogs for Good, a registered charity dedicated to advancing the boundless possibilities of what a connection between people and dogs can enable – in making everyday life fuller, healthier, and happier for everyone involved. They understand the extraordinary change dogs can enable when they form part of a social-care model centred on the needs of people and communities. With their new 2024-2028 strategy in place, it’s an exciting time to join the Dogs for Good team!

A Director of People is sought to lead on all matters relating to people - both staff and volunteers – ensuring Dogs for Good develop a “One Team” culture. The director will create and oversee the delivery of a People Strategy to support the new organisational strategy and provide visible leadership, facilitating an environment that unlocks the full potential of staff and volunteers, while inspiring a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organisation.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Professional qualification and experience of HR (CIPD or equivalent) with demonstrable strategic and operational experience with paid staff and volunteers. 
• Track record of providing visible, inclusive, and collaborative leadership in the People and Culture space.
• Experience of coaching and influencing staff to deliver new ways of working. 
• Experience of driving equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives to support best practice. 
• A proven track record of working in the charity or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous.

We are seeking a strategic and impactful individual, with excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, and with the ability to enable and empower teams.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Banbury / Hybrid / Flexible

Closing date: Sunday 9th June 2024

Charisma interviews must be completed by: Thursday 13th June, prior to shortlisting on Friday 14th June.

Interviews with Dogs for Good: w/c 17th and w/c 24th (dates TBC)

A leadership role with real purpose within the Executive Team of Papworth Trust, a well supported and long established charity. You will work with a broad range of colleagues across the Trusts Work, Care and Day Opportunities Services.

The plan into 2027 and beyond is growth and you will be an effective part of the team to meet the Boards strategic objectives and deliver sustainable growth in your areas.

Responsibilities

• Determine strategic growth as part of the executive team
• Ensure the trust meets statutory and regulatory requirements (CQC)
• Lead and inspire, creating a high-performance culture and delivering high-quality services to customers
• Create opportunities for growth through forming alliances and relationships with authorities and commissioners

Experience

• You must have experience working at Senior level within the provision of Care, Day Opportunities, or Work
• Of course confidence around disability, and understanding the impact disability can have on the individual and the people around them is a prerequisite
• You will carry a passion for equality and social change with you in everything that you do
• Solid leadership skills, budget management, and enabling innovation through your teams will all be needed in this exciting and challenging role

The Head Office of Papworth Trust is located in Huntingdon with offices across the East of England, with a high concentration in Suffolk, you will need to be based in East Anglia and be happy to travel across the region to fulfill your role.

Emma Grace at polkadotfrog is recruiting exclusively for this position and will provide a full job pack and of course will be happy to speak informally as an initial step.

Support Dog is a unique and innovative national charity that has been transforming the lives of families affected by autism, epilepsy and disability for 30 years.

Support Dogs trains and provides specialist assistance dog to give 100% reliable advance warning of epileptic seizures; to help children with autism to stay safe and better engage with the world around them. Our disability assistance dogs bring independence and a better quality of life for those with physical disabilities including MS, Cerebral Palsy and Fibromyalgia.

Founded and entirely based in Sheffield our charity operates across the UK, growing significantly over recent years. The demand for our work is overwhelming, with requests for support increasing ten-fold over the past few years. Support Dogs provides all of its services free of charge and relies entirely on voluntary donations for funding.

Funding from trusts and charitable foundations is vital to our charities ability to provide its vital, life saving work. Support Dogs is going through a period of growth and is looking for an experienced fundraiser to provide support to help us to reach further and maximise opportunities as our existing post holder takes maternity leave.

Empower People to Live Fulfilling Lives:

Would you like to join a passionate team on a mission to revolutionise healthcare. This organisation invests in groundbreaking research, delivers exceptional services, and champions the needs of those they serve, creating a future filled with hope and possibility.

The Finance team is undergoing several transformative projects for 2024. These initiatives will streamline systems, processes, and support, ultimately creating a more effective and responsive experience.

Your Finance Systems Administrator Benefits Will Include:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible hours, work environments, and practices that prioritise your well-being.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access confidential 24/7 assistance with mental health, legal, and financial matters through our Employee Assistance Programme, plus a cash plan.
• Growth & Development: Continuously learn and develop with comprehensive learning and personal development opportunities.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy competitive annual leave with the option to buy or sell up to five days per year.
• Retirement Security: A pension plan and significant employer contribution (up to 10%).
• Financial Security: Feel secure with a Life Assurance plan worth four times your salary.

Your Daily Tasks Will Include:

• Maintaining and developing finance & procurement software systems.
• Configuring and setting up ERP systems.
• Managing user access and financial controls.
• Collaborating within the finance team to improve processes and improve systems.
• Monitoring system performance and ensuring data integrity.
• Designing reports and dashboards for decision-making.
• Providing end-user training on finance systems.
• Assisting with monthly reconciliations, resolution of control accounts, budgeting and forecasting and providing audit support

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience in an accounting environment integrating systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and database understanding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify solutions, understand needs, and adapt.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Skills to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Experience in working in a finance team.

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Do you see yourself excelling in this role? If your skills and experience align with the job description, we encourage you to submit your CV to [email protected] without delay.

This is an opportunity for a talented Finance System Administrator to take their career to the next level. Professional development will take place in Chesterfield and may require occasional travel and overnight stays (all expenses paid).

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Centre 404 is a leading charity based in North London with an excellent reputation for providing high quality services to children and adults with learning disabilities and their families. This role will be part of our Supporting Families team that works with family carers of children and adults who have a learning disability and offers advice, training, support and events throughout the year.

As one of the smaller teams within the Centre 404 organisation, this is an ideal opportunity for an effective and confident individual to bring expertise to the team within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The post holder will be responsible for providing individual information, advice and support to parents/carers of children, young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism across North London boroughs. The specific arears of advice and support will be around the four main themes: Best Start in Life, Carers Health and Wellbeing, Transitions Throughout Life, Income Maximisation (welfare benefits). You will help to navigate what can be complex and potentially intimidating processes to unlock the support that families need and deserve.

This is a potentially hugely rewarding role for an individual with experience of family care and the welfare and benefits system.  You will be making measurable and positive changes to the lives and opportunities of families of children and adults with a learning disability and the job will offer you challenge, autonomy and opportunities for development within a growing organisation.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

If you’re passionate about building partnerships which transform lives, we want to hear from you. Every year, thousands of people receive life-changing support from Back Up – and with your help, we can do even more

As Corporate Partnerships Manager you’ll be responsible, for driving and developing the Corporate Fundraising Strategy. With support from our trustees, the fundraising board and committees, your focus will be on identifying and securing long-term, strategic partnerships with a variety of organisations as well as building on and maintaining those already in place. 

We pride ourselves in the strength of our partnerships and the impact they have – and are looking for someone who feels just the same as we do. Sound like you? Get in touch!

We have a proven track record in service delivery and a well-established donor base of longstanding relationships. With current pressures on health services, the need for our services is greater than ever and we must explore new ways of working in partnership to ensure we deliver. What sets us apart as a charity is our user-led philosophy, and our fun and inclusive culture. We value diversity and prioritise work-life balance and the wellbeing of our staff and volunteers. We focus on staff development, empowerment, and recognition.

Key stakeholders:

Trustees, fundraising boards and committees, corporate foundations, supporters, major donors, friends, and families of people with spinal cord injury, Back Up staff, volunteers, and trustees.

Supporter Care Coordinator

Job reference: REQ003152

Application close date: 02/06/2024

£25,984 a year

London E15 2GW/Remote Worker

You must attend the office two days a week, the other three days can be from home, the office or both.

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 everyday equality for disabled people.

The Supporter Care Coordinator role sits within the Supporter Experience team, whose goal is to ensure that all Scope supporters, whether they are giving time, money, or voice, have the best experience each time they interact with us.

The role

The Supporter Care team is the first point of contact for all supporter and donor queries, so you will be at the frontline, engaging with a variety of people contacting Scope. The role of the Supporter Care Coordinator is to ensure that each of these people feels appreciated, informed, and satisfied after engaging with Scope, leaving them feeling valued and committed to giving their ongoing support.

You will:

· Be responsible for handling incoming queries from supporters, across telephone, email, and post, as well handling outbound supporter service calls and other communications.

· Process donations from different channels and sources, thanking supporters in a timely manner and maintaining good records of these actions.

· Report to the Supporter Care Team Leader, and sit within the wider Fundraising team.

· Work closely with colleagues across the directorate, providing support in key periods, and contributing to overall fundraising income goals and an improved supporter experience.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

· Is highly motivated, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

· Has experience working in a customer care or fundraising environment

· Enjoys working in a busy team

· Has a high level of attention to detail and exceptional communication skills.

· Is confident communicating directly with supporters and managing complex queries, all the while adhering to policies and procedures, and ensuring positive outcomes.

· Understands the charity sector and the invaluable role of our supporters and is therefore dedicated to providing the best supporter experience.

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 everyday equality 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, please visit our website. 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

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of disabled individuals and their families?

At Hamelin Trust, we're not just about social care - we're about re-imagining it, finding innovative ways to support autistic adults and those with learning disabilities in achieving their life goals.

We’re expanding our Income Generation team with this new role, which will be critical in securing funding to enable us to support more people, in very different ways.

As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, generating income through grant applications to fuel our essential programs and pioneering pilot initiatives. You'll be the driving force behind building strong relationships with grant-giving bodies, family foundations, and corporate supporters, crafting compelling proposals that secure vital funding.

Previous grant writing experience is not essential, but the successful candidate will have well honed writing skills and the ability to pitch proposals to a variety of audiences.

Is this the opportunity within charity fundraising you have been searching for?

We are proud to support families and individuals across Essex via our residential, community and wellbeing services. We offer opportunities for people to learn life skills, live independently, find employment and engage with their community.

The Income Generation and Communications department is a small team, working flexibly to support the charity’s frontline services. From time to time, you will need to represent the charity at events, support bids for contracts, and meet potential corporate and individual supporters. This will mean occasionally working evenings, weekends or on your non-working days. We’ll give you notice of when this is required and you’ll be able to claim your time back.

This role can be office based or predominantly remote to suit you (albeit there will be times when you need to be in Billericay or elsewhere in Essex). We’re open to negotiating the working pattern with the successful candidate, to be as flexible as possible.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Full driving license. Able to drive Hamelin vehicles as well as use of own car
• Experience of writing professionally and persuasively
• Experience of working across teams and influencing other Managers  
• Experience of presenting complex information for a variety of audiences
• Great communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and credibility
• Bravery to challenge the status quo and embrace a continuous improvement approach
• The ability to understand complex information and analyse data
• ICT skills such as MS Office suite It would be great if you had:
• Formal qualification or training in bid writing, marketing, grant applications or other fundraising disciplines
• Experience of building relationships with grant giving bodies
• Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability or neurodiversity
• Experience of change management and service growth.

Hamelin Trust has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the people it supports and is committed to doing so. Hamelin Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure & other safeguarding and recruitment clearances.

We're currently offering a unique opportunity for an Administrator to join our team, based predominately at our Residential services in Rochford and Wickford, with some travel to our Billericay site.

Hamelin Trust is comitted to re-imagining social care and finding better ways of helping to achieve their life goals.

As the Administrator, you'll play a pivotal role in providing administrative assistance to the Residential Services Manager and teams. Your responsibilities will involve generating monthly invoices, managing petty cash transactions, overseeing the booking system and databases, and preparing reports, care plans, and correspondence.

To thrive in this role, you should possess prior experience in office administration, coupled with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in IT. We value flexibility, adaptability, and a friendly demeanor, alongside a  commitment to our values.

The position operates during core hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Join us in making a difference and shaping the future of social care!

Hamelin Trust has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of its service users and is committed to doing so. Hamelin Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure & other safeguarding clearance.