Please see our current vacancies below.
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Projects Development Worker
Job Title: Projects Development Worker
Hours of work: 25hrs per week
Location: Disability North, Newcastle
Full time salary: £25,462.50 Actual Salary £18,187.50Job Summary
This is an exciting time for Disability North as we begin to implement our new 5-year strategy. We have well established respected advice and support services in place, building on this we want to diversify and expand our offer. Ensuring continued sustainability for the organisation.
We are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic individual to fulfil and develop this new role.
You will be crucial in developing our building into a thriving community wellbeing hub that supports older people, disabled people of all ages and their families.The key responsibilities of the role include:
• Collaborating with disabled people and local organisations to co-produce activities and initiatives,
• Working alongside volunteering organisations to develop our volunteer programme.
• Developing partnerships with post-16 providers with the view to provide work experience and supported internships.
• Collaborating with local parent carer forums and SEND provision to develop a post 16 offer and to identify activities that we could run from The Dene Centre.
• Explore uses of our demonstration areas and with support develop our assistive technology area.
• Promoting Disability North and attending engagement events, actively building networks across the city.
• Maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations,
• Monitoring and evaluating project outcomes,
• Ensuring project sustainability,You will work alongside our Inclusion and Engagement Lead as well as our Advice and Support teams. Working closely with our Chief Executive you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our 5-year strategy.
The essential requirements for this role include:
• A strong commitment to promoting social inclusion and improving the health and wellbeing of disabled people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Some experience in community development or activities coordination.
• Knowledge of disability issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
• The ability to monitor and evaluate project outcomes,
• Knowledge of local resources and networks,
• Flexibility, adaptability and a positive and proactive attitude.This is a 12 month fixed term post initially with the view to a permanent post subject to further funding.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Vici Richardson 0191 2840480 or email vicirichardson@disabilitynorth.org.uk
For further information please read the job description here
You can download a copy of our application form here
If you require these documents in an alternative format please contact Vici Richardson.
Closing date : 5pm Friday 12th July 2024
Interviews to be held : Wednesday 17th July 2024 -
Welfare Benefits Advisor
Job Title: Welfare Benefits Advisor
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Starting Salary: £23,362.50 per annum
Place of work: The Dene Centre, Castle Farm Road, Gosforth, NE3 1PHDisability North are looking for a committed and passionate individual to join their experienced welfare benefits team.
You will provide face to face and telephone advice and information, assist with the completion of benefit application forms and represent at tribunals.
We believe that lived experience of the system is an asset. So, we would encourage applications from those who not only have formal experience but may have experience of supporting family members through the application process or going through the process themselves.
You will be working in a busy but supportive team.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 1st July 2024
Interviews will be held Wednesday 10th July 2024Only shortlisted applicants will be notified
The job description can be downloaded here
Application packs are available by e-mail from Keith Moore, Service Team Manager- keithmoore@disabilitynorth.org.uk
Or you can download Here
Alternatively, you can send an up-to-date CV with a covering letter describing how you feel you could meet the role.If you require an application in another format, please contact Keith Moore on 0191 2840480.
This post has been made possible by an Improving Lives Through Advice (ILTA) grant from The Access to Justice Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.
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All of our vacancies for staff are advertised here and on other local sites.
We will not have any other opportunities available other than what is advertised so please do not send in unsolicited resumes as it will not be considered. Any CV’s that are received in the post will be shredded in accordance with data protection procedures.
DISABILITY NORTH RECRUITMENT POLICY
Disability North is positive about employing, training and retaining Disabled People in the workplace. We are proud to hold Disability Confident accreditation.
We are committed to:
- interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.
- ensuring there is a mechanism in place to discuss, at any time, but at least once a year, with disabled employees what can be done to make sure they can develop and use their abilities.
- making every effort when employees become disabled to make sure they stay in employment.
- taking action to ensure that all employees develop the appropriate level of disability awareness needed to make these commitments work.
- each year review the five commitments and what has been achieved, plan ways to improve them and inform employees and Jobcentre Plus about progress and future plans.
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If you require information, advice or guidance, please call (0191) 284 0480 or email reception@disabilitynorth.org.uk
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