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Tyneside Adults Team – Project Worker

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 adults team as a Project 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 and takes place in community venues, hospitals and other supported settings. The post is based from our office in Byker, working with a wide range of professionals from Skills for People, public and voluntary sectors.

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, able to listen and communicate with a wide range of people.

Hours:  21 hours per week
Pay: £26,832 pa pro rata
Location: 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

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

The closing date for applications is:  10th February 2025 at 4pm.

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

or post them to:

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

Autism and Learning Disability Keyworker

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join a new team in a local charity, working in new ways, to ensure children / young people who have a learning disability, or are autistic receive the right support, when their mental health means they are at risk of hospital admission; and to support their families.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the rights of children, young people and their families; and enjoys working closely with them to ensure they get the support they need. You will need an understanding of education, health and care services, relevant law and guidance, and feel confident about liaising with a wide range of colleagues. You will be comfortable working face to face and virtually.

Hours: negotiable (Full time and part time available). Secondment welcome.
Pay: £26,832 pa pro rata
Location: Travel within Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland, and North Cumbria with some attendance at offices in Newcastle upon Tyne. North Cumbria posts ideally will be located in North Cumbria.

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

For an informal discussion about the post(s) please contact Jimmy Proudlock: jimmy.proudlock@skillsforpeople.org.uk or 07821 645 457

The closing date for applications is:  7th February 2025 at 12 noon.

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

or post them to:

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

Travel with Confidence – Team Manager

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 team manager. To lead our learning disability targeted Travel with Confidence project, deliver independent travel training course, and recruit, train and coordinate Travel Buddy volunteers.

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 support travel champions to improve travel in the Newcastle area.

Hours:  30 hours per week
Pay: £31,200 pa pro rata
Location: 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

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

The closing date for applications is:  24th January 2025 at 4pm.

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

or post them to:

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

Travel with Confidence – Project Worker

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 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 support travel champions to improve travel in the Newcastle area.

Hours:  7 hours per week
Pay: £26,832 pa pro rata
Location: 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

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

The closing date for applications is:  27th January 2025 at 4pm.

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

or post them to:

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

 

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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