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Big Lottery Community Fund logoProject Development Worker Post (Mind, Body, Planet)

Skills for People is a well-established charity serving NE England that supports disabled people to speak up and take control of their lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful Tyneside team as a Project Development Worker, working with people who have a learning disability or are autistic. Our work champions the voices and rights of the people we work with.

We are looking for people who are passionate about the rights of disabled people and have experience of working with people who experience disadvantage. You should have experience of working in the community, networking and able to recruit and support volunteers.

Hours: 14 hours (2 days) per week
Pay: £25,800 (pro rata)
Duration: Funded by The National Lottery through The National Lottery Community Fund until March 2027
Based: Byker Office, Newcastle upon Tyne

Application Pack

or download a Zip file of all documents – Application Pack (ZIP)

For an Application Pack by post please phone 0191 281 8737 or email: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

The closing date for applications is: Monday 22nd April 2024 at 4pm.

For an informal discussion about the post(s) please contact Leanne Geritz: leanne.geritz@skillsforpeople.org.uk

Please send your completed application by email to: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

or post them to:

Jobs, Skills for People, 4 Glendale Terrace, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PB

Mark your envelope/email ‘Project Worker (Development)’

Administrator

We are a well-established charity serving disabled people and their families in NE England, based in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are recruiting an Administrator to join our team, providing effective administration, reception duties, and high standards of hospitality for our all visitors.

We would welcome applications from people who are able to work full time or part time. Please tell us in your application which you would prefer.

Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay: £21,500
Duration: Permanent
Based: Byker Office, Newcastle upon Tyne

Application Pack

or download a Zip file of all documents – Application Pack (ZIP)

For an Application Pack by post please phone 0191 281 8737 or email: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

The closing date for applications is: Monday 15th April 2024 at 4pm.

Please send your completed application by email to: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

or post them to:

Jobs (Admin), Skills for People, 4 Glendale Terrace, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PB

Mark your envelope/email ‘Admin’

Senior Administrator

We are a well-established charity serving disabled people and their families in NE England, based in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are a recruiting Senior Administrator to oversee a small administration and reception team, ensuring efficient operation of administrative and front of house functions.

The role will also be responsible for support the Finance and Operations Director with routine personnel functions and financial data input.

Hours: 21 hours per week
Pay: £28,100 (pro rata)
Duration: Permanent
Based: Byker Office, Newcastle upon Tyne

Application Pack

or download a Zip file of all documents – Application Pack (ZIP)

For an Application Pack by post please phone 0191 281 8737 or email: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

The closing date for applications is: Monday 15th April 2024 at 4pm.

Please send your completed application by email to: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

or post them to:

Jobs (Senior Admin), Skills for People, 4 Glendale Terrace, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PB

Mark your envelope/email ‘Senior Admin’

Trustees

Skills for People is recruiting new trustees.  This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference by joining an organisation that:

  • Has supported disabled people and their families across the North East for 40 years
  • Has disabled people at the heart of its work and its team
  • Works to protect human rights and improve the world, alongside disabled people and their families, colleagues in health, social care and the community and charity sector

As a trustee/company director, you will commit around 30 hours over a year, to work as part of our board to oversee the running of the charity. This rewarding role offers the chance to make connections, and develop your skills and knowledge.

Skills for People is a charitable company. Trustees have limited liability, which means they are not personally liable for company debts or financial losses. Expenses are paid.

Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary. We welcome applications from anyone, aged 16 or over.

We are particularly keen to have applications from people who have experience of one or more of the following, but would be happy to hear from anyone who may be interested.

  • Finance
  • Business skills (HR, law, marketing, digital)
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Health and social work/social care
  • Relevant personal lived experience

Please contact our Chief Executive, Liz Wright, for an informal chat liz.wright@skillsforpeople.org.uk

Application Pack

or download a Zip file of all documents – Application Pack (ZIP)

For an Application Pack by post please phone 0191 281 8737 or email: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

Please send your completed application by email to: jobs@skillsforpeople.org.uk

or post them to:

Board of Trustees, Skills for People, 4 Glendale Terrace, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PB

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