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Bank Personal Assistant Job Reference 447
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
A bright lovely lady in the Whinfield area of Darlington, who loves a variety of crafts is looking for a Personal Assistant to support her with her activities, some light domestic duties, medication, and assistance to wash her hair.
Hours: A bank PA is needed to cover holidays and sickness. The support is for 16 hours a week Monday to Friday only and at various times of the day. It will include a 4 hours block of time to attend a weekly craft class. This excludes all bank holidays.
Rate of pay: £11.44 per hour.
Essential: The PA must be caring reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate.
Preferable: A driver preferred but not essential. No previous experience is necessary, full training would be given and the opportunity to access free training during employment.
An enhanced DBS check and references will be completed prior to start date for the successful applicant.
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BANK Personal Assistant Job Reference 3592
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Area: Redcar – TS10
Description: A great opportunity has arisen for the chance to support a lively 8-year-old in the Redcar area. This is a Bank Worker Position.
Support is to access the community, go to the beach, soft play, and swimming. There is a need for some support with personal care, hand hygiene and assist with toilet.
Hours: Bank worker to cover of permanent staff when on holiday or off sick for up to 5 hours per week during term time, 8 hours per week during school holidays.
Wage: £13.98 per hour
Duties will include: To ensure the child is safe whilst supporting to access activities. The suitable person will need to be able to give the child time to process verbal information and use a minimum of verbal communication.
Applicants must be: Patient, reliable, honest and trustworthy. Knowledge of Autism and positive behaviour support strategies are an advantage, however information can be provided at interview. There is also an opportunity for the employee to access training.
The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to starting.
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Carer/personal assistant/support worker Job Reference number 634
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Female Carer/personal assistant/ support required in Middleton St George area to support a bubbly, intelligent, sociable 21 year old young lady live an independent life, who has physical disabilities & full time powered wheelchair user.
Approx 24 hours per week
Shifts : 9am-7pm , 7pm- 9am , One day shift and one overnight required.
4 weekly rota
Additional hours could be available
Experience in hoisting, manual handling and personal care essential.
You will be supporting this young lady to live her independent life , socialising , swimming , going to cinema , eating out , shopping , walking her dog. Housework is to be done throughout the week & preparing and cooking her meals.
Applicant must be kind , easy going (non-smoker) female, with a fun happy nature who will be working one to one with the young lady at her home and in September supporting her at her college/work placement in Darlington.
Applicant must also be an animal lover
Driving licence is essential
£12.00 per hour
Please email Rachel :- rachesnow@yahoo.com
Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Applicants are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and references.
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Coproduction Project Officer - Volunteer For Health Project
Job Type: DAD
Darlington Association on Disability has an exciting new opportunity…..
We are looking for a versatile, enthusiastic person to join the DAD team as a Co-Production Project Officer to recruit and support volunteer ‘experts’ to obtain their views, experience and their vision on volunteering in Darlington.
Volunteering for Health is a £10m programme that is being delivered in partnership by NHS England, NHS Charities Together and CW+, the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
It is being designed to deliver the recommendations of the NHS Volunteering Taskforce published in June 2023. It will deliver grant funding to around 15 local systems to develop robust volunteering infrastructure, break down barriers and test new volunteering.
Volunteering for Health will also use learning from grant-funded systems to increase understanding of the impact of volunteering on healthcare delivery, influence national and local policy making, and develop guidance and best practice for all systems.
DAD is part of a local partnership working alongside Citizens Advice Darlington and Redcar Cleveland and St Theresas Hospice to deliver this project locally.
The post…..
21 hours per week: £14,900 - £15,660
Fixed term to June 2027
Salary dependent on experience and skills.
And….
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata increasing by one day per year after 3 years’ service (max 30 days plus bank hols)
- An employee assistance programme (i.e. confidential financial and legal advice and a counselling line)
- GP Helpline
- Pension scheme
About us….
DAD is led by disabled people and promotes independence and choice, supporting disabled people and carers through the provision of services, support and information.
About you…..
You will have:
- A practical and detailed understanding of co-production, and experience of utilising co-production as an inclusive approach to working with a diverse range of people
- Experience of working with a range of voluntary sector groups and statutory agencies and the ability to communicate and engage people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
- Experience of planning and delivering co-production activities/ events including a demonstrable understanding of accessibility requirements.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- You will be a car driver and access to car or access to a car and car driver. Occasional travel across the region including supporting volunteers to attend events/training is essential.
DAD is a flexible, supportive employer with training opportunities available.
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DASH Play Worker 2025
Job Type: DAD
We are recruiting Play Workers for our holiday play schemes – DASH
DASH Playschemes, our play and leisure schemes, run during school holidays and offer a range of fun and exciting activities and trips for children and young people aged 3 - 25 years.
We also provide various evening groups of young people, held during term-time, i.e.:
Youth Group – Monday (14 – 18 year olds) a relaxed time where activities are planned by the young people that come.
Young Leaders – Tuesday (14 – 25 year olds) share their views and opinions on the issues that are important to young disabled people and influence the development services locally, regionally and nationally.
Mentoring for independence – Tuesday (13 – 25 year olds) gain and develop confidence, self-esteem, build friendships, practical and emotional support in a safe flexible friendly and fun environment.
Play Workers enable disabled and non-disabled children to access inclusive play opportunities in a fun and safe environment, whilst supporting individual requirements.
You must be over 18 years old and be available to work during the school holidays
Experienced and/or qualified or working towards a qualification in childcare / play work preferred
Based at premises in Darlington and outreach work to take children on outings.
Hours of work: 9.00am - 4.30pm (2 or 3 days per week) during school holidays and/or 5.00pm - 7.00pm (2 evenings per week) term-time
Rate of Pay: £11.44 per hour plus £1.38 holiday allowance per hour
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Female Personal Assistant Job Reference 356
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Description: A Female Support worker is required in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 for a lady living in the Redcar area. To help the lady to be independent and change her life for the better.
Duties will include: Personal care such as washing and dressing, help with household tasks.
A full driving licence is required as you will be taking the lady out in her own vehicle for things like shopping and taking her out with her family. You will be helping the lady to achieve all the goals she has in her life, can you be the person who changes her life?
Hours: Weekdays 8.30am – 6.30pm and Weekends 9.30am – 5.30pm.
Rate of Pay: £11.44 per hour
5 posts available
Post 1
Hours 19 per week
1 weekday 8.30am till 6.30pm
1 weekend day 9.30am till 6.30pm.
Post 2
Hours 19 per week at £11.44 per hour
1 weekday 8.30am till 6.30pm
1 weekend day 9.30am till 6.30pm.
Post 3
Hours 10 per week
1 weekday 8.30am till 6.30pm
Post 4
Hours 4.5 per week bedtime call - 1.5 hrs 3 nights a week 9pm till 10.30pm.
Post 5
Hours 6 per week bedtime call - 1.5 hrs 4 nights a week 9pm till 10.30pm.
Holidays are paid pro rata for any hours worked
The post may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and references.
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Female Personal Assistant Job reference 4347
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Darlington
A young person is looking for a PA to support her to increase her confidence, communication skills, independence and to look for and access new activities within the community.
The young person enjoys day trips, going shopping, cooking, crafts, coffee shops, cinema, swimming and going for walks. The PA will also support with independence and life skills within home and the community, clothes shopping, road safety, travel training, administration, attending appointments, cooking, cleaning, administration, using appliances, navigating directions.
Rate of Pay: £11.44 per hour
Hours: 9 hours per week.
Current hours include: Tuesday 6pm-9pm. Weekends and pickups from college.
Overnight stays may be available on ad-hoc basis.
Employer would like flexibility with hours in line with changes in young person’s schedule.
Essential Criteria: Well organised, good communicator, fun, patient, kind, reliable and supportive. Ability to be resourceful, confident and encouraging. Driver with access to own transport.
Desirable Criteria: Experience working with SEN / autism and sensory issues.
Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The successful applicant may be subject to DBS and reference checks.
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Female Personal Assistant Job Reference 518
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: College/ West End
Description: Female bank support needed to cover holidays and ad -hoc hours to help a disabled lady to live independently and continue to work, it is possible this could lead to permanent hours in the future.
Hours: Shifts to be worked anytime between 7.30am and 9pm Monday - Sunday
Wage: £12.50 per hour
Duties will include Personal care, meal preparation, domestic duties, and social activities.
Applicants must be: Caring, reliable and trustworthy
Full Training will be provided.
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check.
Female applicants only ‘Permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
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Female Personal Assistant Job Reference: 10052
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
An 8 year old boy who lives in the Hurworth area requires a personal assistant to provide support to access activities in the community such as swimming, soft play etc. The successful applicant will need to have an awareness and understanding of Autism.
Hours: 4 hours per week, times can be flexible
£11.44 per hour
Duties will include: personal care when out and about, keeping the boy safe, support with changing clothes when going swimming and following the information and guidance in the boys support plan.
Applicants must be trustworthy, reliable, non-smoker and a driver with access to own vehicle is preferred.
Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
The successful applicant will undergo references and an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
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Independent Advocate/Trainee Advocate
Job Type: DAD
DAD (Centre for Independent Living) is seeking to recruit an Independent Trainee Advocate who is passionate about advocacy and upholding and safeguarding the rights of people we support.
All candidates must be committed to the values of equality, empowerment and supporting people to have their voice heard when decisions are being made about their lives. If you think you have the right experience, values, drive and enthusiasm needed for this role, and in turn DAD will provide a team environment, with excellent support and conditions.
Experience and qualifications in advocacy is preferred, but a training post will also be considered for the right candidate.
Salary: £24,375 - £27,592.50 per annum (37.5hrs) depending on experience and qualifications
Please note: The Higher pay scales will be awarded to successful applicants who are in possession of a Diploma in advocacy.*
Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
Location: Based at the offices of Darlington Association on Disability (travel is expected across the Borough of Darlington, Tees Valley and regular travel to other areas in the North East.) Home working is also expected during COVID restrictions and will be considered as part of your role outside of restrictions.
Holidays: 25 days per annum (pro rata if less than 37.5) Bank Holidays, entitlement increases with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Travel: A travel allowance is payable for travel in connection with the post
Other: A competitive sick scheme is available after the necessary qualifying period. Employee Assistance Scheme
To provide a range of types of advocacy support (subject to current training), including:
- Relevant Person’s Representative, for people who are subject to a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Independent Mental Health Advocacy, for people subject to the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Care Act Advocacy
- Independent Mental Capacity Act advocacy.
- General advocacy
- Specialist mental health advocacy
- Self advocacy facilitation
The role will involve supporting people to speak for themselves, to be fully involved in the decisions and processes that affect their lives, to obtain information and to understand their options and rights. The role will also involve non instructed advocacy for people who are not able to give their views.
* All advocates will be expected to complete National Advocacy Qualifications which will be funded by DAD and completed within agreed timescales, some home study is expected. Where an advocate is not in possession of the Diploma in advocacy the lower rate will apply.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 10000
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Description: A young person with a bright and bubbly personality and a keen interest in horses is looking for the right person who can give her the opportunity to gain more independence and life skills at home, after school and take her to her horse riding lesson.
Hours – This is a part time position, 5 hours a week Wednesday evening 4pm – 9pm, (position is for 39 weeks per year during Term Time Only)
Wage: £12.50 per hour plus mileage (Mileage will be paid by the employer directly).
Duties will include: Support is to take the young person to her horse riding lesson at Cherry Tree Farm in Sadberge, mileage will be paid from the employers home address.
Applicants must be: forward thinking, patient, reliable and trustworthy. Have the ability to know when to offer practical support and when to let the young person find their way.
A car driver with access to a vehicle is a must.
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced Disclosure and barring service check. Training opportunities will be available.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 2168
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Area: Redcar
Description: A family is looking for 3 confident and caring personal assistants to support a 12yr old boy with complex needs and challenging behaviour to access the community and enjoy his many hobbies like horse riding, walks in the park and soft play, Support will be provided on a 3:1 basis so being able to work with other people well, is essential.
Hours: 5hrs per week term time 6.5hrs during school holidays during school holidays.
Wage: £13.98 per hour
Duties will include: To ensure the child is safe whilst supporting to access activities, assistance with dressing and personal care.
Applicants must be Patient, flexible, reliable, honest and trustworthy. Knowledge of Autism and positive behaviour support strategies are an advantage; however, information can be provided at interview, car driver with own vehicle is essential.
The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to starting.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 395
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Description: A Elderly Gentleman, with a great sense of humour and an amazing smile is looking for personal assistants to join his current PA team to help him live at home with all his home comforts, he has a love of music and videos.
Hours – 20 hours per week, to work during the day and evenings Monday to Sunday on a duty rota.
Wage: £11.44 per hour
Duties will include: Support around personal care, food preparation and support at meal times. Some domestic and laundry duties. Hours may be flexible and the employer is happy for this to be a job share if the suitable applicant can only do a proportion of the hours available.
The successful applicant will undergo references and an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
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Personal Assistant Job reference 571
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
A Direct Payment employer is seeking to recruit a warm supportive, female personal assistant to support her 15-year daughter who has complex needs.
Hours: 2 waking nights Friday and Saturday 8.30pm to 8.30am
Rate of pay: £11.44 per hour.
Duties: Will include personal care assisting with feeding, administering medication, manual handling including turning person throughout the night
Essential: The PA must be caring reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate, and able to deliver person centred support.
Desirable: Some experience with supporting disabled people, peg feeding, epilepsy and moving and handling.
Female applicants only ‘permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
An enhanced DBS check and references will be completed prior to start date for the successful applicant.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 5787
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Female Personal Assistant
Area: Darlington
Description: Support a 12-year-old autistic child with PDA profile to build confidence and access the community
Hours: 2.5 - 5 per week
Days and times are flexible, support likely to be required mainly at weekends, but may also be during the week.
Wage: £11.44 per hour
Duties to include: Building a relationship with the young person and gaining their trust in the home, eventually support will be to go out in the community and support around interests. Support with personal care.
Essential criteria: Have experience of working with autistic children. Need to be reliable, flexible and trustworthy. Must be happy to work with another personal assistant when supporting the young person to access the community.
Training and support will be given.
Desirable: Own transport and business insurance would be an advantage.
Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
All successful applicants will undergo and enhanced DBS check and references.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 657
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Heighington. School Aycliffe.
Description: Support required for a lady with learning difficulties preferably someone with a mature attitude. The lady has varied interests – art and crafts, cooking, enjoys learning, small walks and cowboy films.
Duties: To support her with hobbies and interests within the home and out and about in the community also support to attend appointments. Mileage will be paid accordingly.
Applicants must: Be reliable, patient, trustworthy and be able to drive with their own vehicle.
Rate: £11.44 per hour
Hours per week: Up to 9 hours support on an afternoon and to include some overnight support. Times and days to be discussed with employer.
The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 663
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Bishop Auckland
Description: Looking for two Personal assistant bank staff required to support a gentleman with an acquired brain injury in his own home and to access the community.
Duties: Personal care, assistance with dressing, social activities, and shopping
Applicants must be: Reliable, trustworthy, and flexible with experience in the adult social care industry. Must be trained in moving and handling or willing to undertake necessary training.
A driver would be preferable.
Hours: 32 hours between the two posts available (zero hours contract bank position but with some hours available each week)
Wage: £11.44 per hour
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced disclosure and barring check.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 9697
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Area: Redcar
Are you a kind, supportive and caring person? Do you want to make a difference in a young person life?
Description: A 19-year-old young man in the Redcar and Cleveland area is looking for a Personal Assistant to support him to access the local community and support him to build his independence and confidence.
Hours: 3 hours a week on a Friday.
Rate of Pay: £11.44 per hour.
Duties will include: Access the community and to participate in interests – bowling, crazy golf and walking around the local area. To maintain safety, build confidence in using public transport and life skills.
Applicants must be: Trustworthy, reliable, patient and flexible. Be supportive and give reassurance.
All successful applicants will undergo references and an enhanced DBS check. Opportunities to access free training will be provided.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference number 2923
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Post code - Area - Redcar
Description: an active fun-loving lady in the Dormanstown area is looking for a personal assistant/s to drive her to appointments, social visit, shopping, driver will be insured to drive employers’ own vehicle. Support with gardening at allotment, help and support around medication (training will be given), Food preparation and cooking as well as some assistance with correspondence.
Hours – to work and average of 8-10 hours flexibly a week including weekends and evenings, employer is happy for a job share, extra hours may be requested to work to cover holiday and sickness. Further hours may become available at a future date if desired.
Wage: £11.44 per hour
The successful applicant will undergo references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check.
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Personal Assistant Job Reference number 403
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Area: Darlington
Personal assistant required for a 20 year old male in Darlington. Support is required to assist with independent living such as teaching and prompting with personal hygiene and tasks around the house including making meals and cleaning.
Wage: £11.44 per hour to be reviewed after probationary period
Hours: 20 per week, hours are flexible and could include weekend and evenings, these are to be agreed with employer and can be flexible each week. Ongoing temporary basis, more to be explained at interview.
Description: Assistance is needed to access community activities such as bowling, the cinema and shopping. A car owner/driver is preferable but not essential as public transport can be used to teach this gentleman how to get about safely and independently. Applicant must be caring, flexible, outgoing, honest and be able to maintain confidentiality.
The successful applicant will undergo references and an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
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Personal Assistant Reference No. 5872
Job Type: Redcar and Cleveland (PA's)
Personal Assistant looking for work around school times
Area - Guisborough
Female Only
Description: A lady in the Guisborough area with a keen interest in Drawing and painting is looking for a kind and gentle PA to support her to access the community and in improving physical fitness. Due to existing conditions the PA needs to be flexible and understanding of the employers’ needs as each day can look very different depending on the physical impact existing conditions may have. These can range from being able to go swimming, having a long walk in the near by countryside, to being almost immobile.
Hours: This post is 4 hours a week and the employer is very flexible but would prefer a person who can support between the hours of 09.30 – 3pm, this will be discussed further at interview for the successful applicant. The hours of support can be split over a couple days or in one go depending on the employers needs but again this is flexible
Wage: £11.44 per hour
Duties: will include support to access the community, to go walking/ swimming, possibly play tennis or go to local fitness classes. Also to support in the home and companionship.
As a mum the employer may require times when the PA would need to accompany her to go to the barbers with her children for haircut or to get new shoes. There will be occasions that the PA is required to support the employer at appointments.
Applicants must be: Honest, reliable, trustworthy, show kindness, be patient and use own initiative.
The employer would prefer a driver with access to their own vehicle and mileage will be paid for by the employer directly (more information at interview)
All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and 2 references.
Female applicants only permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
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Personal assistant vacancies – Bank and to cover maternity leave
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
Danesmoor Trust
The Trust is looking to recruit a personal assistant to support two young adults within their support living home and in the community activities on a weekend. There is both weekend day shifts and evening shifts available with the possibly of other shifts available when team members are on annual leave or to cover sickness. A four-week rolling Rota is in place and you would not be required to work every weekend.
Danesmoor Trust was founded in June 2015 by the parents of the young adults you may be supporting. The young adults are at the centre of everything we do and a person-centred approach is a must. We would like to think that the quality of support is of the highest standard and that everyone strives to achieve this.
A minimum of a level 2 diploma in health and social care or equivalent is preferred but not essential as all training will be provided.
A full clean driving licence and access to personal transport covered by business insurance is desirable.
Two satisfactory references and a disclosure from The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required in the event of position being offered.
Positions available: 10hrs and sleepover per week to cover maternity leave and Bank position available.
Rates of pay: £12 per hour, £70 Sleep-over rate and mileage is paid at 45p per mile.
For further information or an application pack, please contact Lisa at Danesmoor Trust on 07841658205 or email danesmoortrust@gmail.com
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Project Support Worker - Travel Training
Job Type: DAD
Darlington Association on Disability has an exciting new opportunity…..
To support effective delivery of our Traveling with Confidence project, and to provide direct support to our Travel Champions (3 people with learning disabilities) to enable them to carry out their roles.
As Project Support Worker you will support a team of 3 Travel Champions (employees with learning disabilities) to carry out community engagement activity with the aim of recruiting people to our Independent Travel training programme and community travel support.
You will support the Travel Champions to conduct Quality Checks of local public transport services and to contribute their ideas for improving local travel.
The post…..
7.5 hours per week: £12.82 per hour, plus £1.55 per hour, holiday allowance
Flexibility is required across Monday to Friday to meet the needs of the project.
This job currently has a fixed term of 24 months, up to February 2027.
And….
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata increasing by one day per year after 3 years’ service (max 30 days plus bank hols)
- An employee assistance programme (i.e. confidential financial and legal advice and a counselling line)
- GP Helpline
- Pension scheme
About us….
DAD is led by disabled people and promotes independence and choice, supporting disabled people and carers through the provision of services, support and information.
About you…..
You will have experience of:
- Maintaining administrative and office management systems
- Producing accurate reports for internal and external use
- Recording data and information
- Working as part of a team
- Prioritising workload to meet deadlines
You will have skills in:
- Accurate recording of information and data
- Communication
- Ability to summarise information and to produce documents in appropriate formats
- IT including word processing, internet / e-mail, use of database and formatting
- Working on own initiative
- Organisation of information and data
You will have knowledge of:
- Confidentiality
- Safeguarding
- Social Model of Disability
- Accessible information standards
- Data Protection
DAD is a flexible, supportive employer with training opportunities available.
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Strategic Development Manager - Access & Co-production
Job Type: DAD
Join Us as one of our new Strategic Development Managers!
Empower Change. Drive Growth. Make a Difference.
We are looking to fill 2 posts.
Are you passionate about equality, inclusion, and making real change? Do you thrive on developing organisations and creating opportunities that empower disabled people? If so, we want YOU to join our team!
We are a dynamic, disability-led voluntary organisation committed to breaking down barriers, challenging perceptions, and ensuring that disabled people have a powerful voice in society. We are seeking two forward-thinking, driven, and passionate Strategic Development Managers to help shape our future and expand our impact.
Grade / Salary: £30,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: 30 - 37 hours per week (to be agreed)
About the Role
As a Strategic Development Manager, you will:
✅ Drive Growth & Innovation – Develop new initiatives, strengthen existing projects, and explore opportunities to enhance our reach and effectiveness.
✅ Promote Inclusion & Influence Change – Work with disabled people to ensure our work remains relevant, impactful, and aligned with our values.
✅ Build Strong Partnerships – Develop relationships with stakeholders, community groups, and decision-makers to amplify our work.
✅ Strengthen Our Organisation – Improve internal processes, explore sustainable development strategies, and support our teams in achieving long-term goals.
DAD is currently developing or strengthening key areas of our work including;
- Access
- Co Production
- Access to travel and transport
- Volunteering
You will begin by taking key responsibility for these areas, with support from an experienced management team, with opportunities to learn and develop.
What We’re Looking For:
🔹 Passionate and strategic leaders with experience in organisational development, project management, or community engagement.
🔹 Someone who understands the challenges and barriers faced by disabled people and is committed to social justice.
🔹 Confident communicators who can build relationships, influence decision-makers, and advocate for our mission.
🔹 A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
💙 Be part of an organisation that is led by and for disabled people.
🌍 Make a tangible impact in the lives of individuals and communities.
🚀 Work in a dynamic, flexible, and inclusive environment.
📢 Ready to drive change?
We’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
For the role that involves Access & Co-production click on the link below for the job description and application form
Closing Date: 21st March 2025
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Strategic Development Manager - Travel & Volunteering
Job Type: DAD
Join Us as one of our new Strategic Development Managers!
Empower Change. Drive Growth. Make a Difference.
We are looking to fill 2 posts.
Are you passionate about equality, inclusion, and making real change? Do you thrive on developing organisations and creating opportunities that empower disabled people? If so, we want YOU to join our team!
We are a dynamic, disability-led voluntary organisation committed to breaking down barriers, challenging perceptions, and ensuring that disabled people have a powerful voice in society. We are seeking two forward-thinking, driven, and passionate Strategic Development Managers to help shape our future and expand our impact.
Grade / Salary: £30,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: 30 - 37 hours per week (to be agreed)
About the Role
As a Strategic Development Manager, you will:
✅ Drive Growth & Innovation – Develop new initiatives, strengthen existing projects, and explore opportunities to enhance our reach and effectiveness.
✅ Promote Inclusion & Influence Change – Work with disabled people to ensure our work remains relevant, impactful, and aligned with our values.
✅ Build Strong Partnerships – Develop relationships with stakeholders, community groups, and decision-makers to amplify our work.
✅ Strengthen Our Organisation – Improve internal processes, explore sustainable development strategies, and support our teams in achieving long-term goals.
DAD is currently developing or strengthening key areas of our work including;
- Access
- Co Production
- Access to travel and transport
- Volunteering
You will begin by taking key responsibility for these areas, with support from an experienced management team, with opportunities to learn and develop.
What We’re Looking For:
🔹 Passionate and strategic leaders with experience in organisational development, project management, or community engagement.
🔹 Someone who understands the challenges and barriers faced by disabled people and is committed to social justice.
🔹 Confident communicators who can build relationships, influence decision-makers, and advocate for our mission.
🔹 A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
💙 Be part of an organisation that is led by and for disabled people.
🌍 Make a tangible impact in the lives of individuals and communities.
🚀 Work in a dynamic, flexible, and inclusive environment.
📢 Ready to drive change?
We’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
For the role that involves Travel and Volunteering click on the link below for the job description and application form
Closing Date: 21st March 2025
Apply online for Strategic Development Manager - Travel & Volunteering
How you can support us
As a local organisation we very much rely on the support of our local community. We support over 2,000 people every year to have greater choice and control and remove the barriers that disabled adults and children experience in their everyday lives. But we need YOUR help.