Current jobs at Scope
Assistant Shop Manager (various locations)
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Friday, May 11 2007
You’ll assist the Manager in running the shop, encouraging donations, sorting and presenting stock to maximise sales, promoting a welcome environment for customers.
You must have worked in a team environment and have experience with dealing with customers.
Benefits include holiday, pension, full induction, training and development (you may have the opportunity to obtain an NVQ qualification in Retail that includes Team Leadership and Customer Service) and an employee assistance programme.
Our opening times and hours of work mirror the wider Retail sector in that our shops are open every day including weekends. Full time vacancies are 35 hours a week subject to a rota of working 5 days over a 7 day period. Similarly, part time vacancies will feature the weekly hours over a 7 day period.
The Assistant Shop Manager vacancies require an enhanced level CRB check
Reserved positions are for disabled people with a recognised impairment, condition or long-term limiting illness in line with the Disability Discrimination Act.
Vacancies exist in the following areas:
Camborne Ref: ASM192 28 hours 4 days from 7 £9027 p/a
Tolworth Ref: ASM197 21 hours per week £7220.74 p/a
Eastbourne Ref: ASM198 21 hours per week 3 days over 7 £6770 p/a
Closing date for the above 18 March 2010
Newmarket Ref: ASM199 28 hours per week £9128 p/a
Widnes Ref: ASM201 21 hours per week £6846 p/a
Closing date for the above 25 March 2010
You can apply by downloading an application form on the previous page. Completed applications can be returned to:
retail.recruitment@scope.org.uk
or telephone 01480 309629
Download a Job Description and Person Specification now
Post to: Scope, Suite 1A, Kings Hall Parsons Green, St Ives Cambs PE27 4WY
Bank Support Workers, Essex Region
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, February 12 2009
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We work with all disabled people and have particular expertise in working with people with cerebral palsy and complex support needs.
Location: Essex Area
Salary: £7.09 - £7.61 per hour depending on qualifications
Hours: Various
Reporting to the Team Co-ordintor this job involves working with service users meeting their needs and physical well-being.
You will be involved in personal physical care including moving and handling. You will work to health & safety guidelines ensuring the service where you work is safe and clean.
For more information please contact: Rita Prior, Wakes Hall, 21 Church Street, Colne Engaine, Colchester CO6 2EX
Tel: 01787 220204
rita.prior@scope.org.uk
Challenge Events Fundraiser, London
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, March 11 2010
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Challenge Events Fundraiser
Location: Market Road
Salary: £30124 - £32490 (incl LW)
Hours: 35
Closing Date: 29 March 2010
Interview Date: 12 & 13 April 2010
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Challenge Events Fundraiser to work with the Senior Challenge Events Fundraiser in delivering a large portfolio of challenge events.
Ideally with specific experience of marketing and delivering overseas challenge events and excellent supporter care.
For an application pack: teresa.plant@scope.org.uk
Tel: 0207 6197237
Address: 6 Market Road, London N7 9PW
Education Support Workers/Teaching Assistants, Beech Tree School, Preston
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, February 11 2010
Scope is a national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Due to continued expansion of our services at Beech Tree School, we require additional Education Support Workers/Teaching Assistants to provide care and education programmes for pupils with severe learning difficulties and challenging forms of behaviour.
Education Support Workers/Teaching Assistant
Location: Beech Tree School, Preston
Salary: £14775 - £17590 depending on qualfs, £2325 retention allowance
Hours: 39 + bank
Closing Date: 12 March 2010
Education Support Workers/Teaching Assistants provide care and education programmes for young people with severe learning difficulties and challenging forms of behaviour.
Commitment, communication skills and the ability follow written procedures are essential.
Rota working & sleep-ins are part of the role.
For more information:Paul Boldy, Beech Tree School, Meadow Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancs PR5 8LN
Beech.tree@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01772 323131
General Opportunities within Adult Services
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, July 10 2008
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We work with all disabled people and have particular expertise in working with people with cerebral palsy and complex support needs.
We have opportunities for Support Workers and bank staff within our Adult Services in the following areas:
London Area: Ruislip, Kingston, Croydon.
Widnes Cheshire
Wiltshire: Salisbury
Colchester
Woodford Green Essex
Some of these positions are reserved for disabled people with a recognised impairment, condition or long-term limiting illness in line with the Disability Discrimination Act.
For more information please contact jobs@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01480 309602
General Vacancies with Children's Services
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, July 10 2008
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We work with all disabled people and have particular expertise in working with people with cerebral palsy and complex support needs.
We have opportunities for Team Leaders, Deputy Team Leaders, Support Workers, Bank Staff and Includers within our Children's Services in the following areas:
Cambridgeshire: Royston
Suffolk: Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Sudbury
Norfolk: Thetford
Cornwall and West Devon
Some of these posts are reserved for disabled people with a recognized impairment, condition or long-term limiting illness in line with the Disability Discrimination Act.
For more information please contact jobs@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01480 309602
Inclusion Team Leaders & Support Workers Cambridgeshire
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, March 11 2010
Scope Inclusion Cambridgeshire is a new service opening soon which will offer personal support at home or in the community for children and young adults with a range of complex support needs.
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Our Inclusion team gives all kinds of crucial support to disabled young people and their families. That could be going along to the weekly Brownies meeting; it could be ensuring a football fan gets to see the big match on Saturday; or it could even be giving parents a much-needed break from caring duties. Whatever we do, it makes a big
difference to the quality of life enjoyed by everyone
using the service. Here’s your chance to join us.
Inclusion Team Leaders
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £18072 - £19227 p/a
Hours: 39
Working across the region, you’ll ensure our Support Workers have the supervision and direction they need. As well as providing some direct care yourself, you’ll take the lead in areas like recruiting new staff and carrying out risk assessments.
Access to a car is vital – so too are great people management skills and experience of working with disabled people.
P/T Support Workers (Includers)
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £7.24 per hour
Hours various
Want to get involved? If you can commit to even just a few regular hours a week, you could join the team that provides all sorts of practical assistance to service users across the region.
A sensitive and reliable person with a fun, imaginative approach, you’ll be happy to help with washing, toileting and medication. While experience would be a plus, it isn’t essential because full training is available.
Closing Date: 2 April 2010
Email Jillian.hall@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01763 268111
Address: Meldreth Manor, Fenny Lane, Royston SG8 6LG
Lunchtime Support Workers, Ingfield Manor School, West Sussex
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, March 11 2010
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Ingfield is a day and weekly boarding school for pupils with cerebral palsy, and has recently expanded to include secondary aged pupils.
We have a unique place in the development of Conductive
Education in this country. We are judged by Ofsted as an
‘Outstanding’ School for both education and care. The school
is an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Lunchtime Support Workers
Location: Ingfield Manor School, West Sussex
Salary: £3245 - £3436
Hours: 11.45 – 2 Mon - Friday
Closing Date: 29 March 2010
Interview Date: 28 April 2010
Staff work in holistic trans-disciplinary teams, meeting all the pupils’ needs throughout their waking day.
You will help support a group of pupils throughout the midday break. You will be involved in serving, cleaning and some helping develop pupils’ eating skills, providing direct support where needed.
For an application pack:
Ingfield.recruitment@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01403 782294
Address: Jane Barnett, Ingfield Manor School, Ingfield Manor Drive, Five Oaks, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9AX
Night Support Worker, Wakes Hall Colchester
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, March 4 2010
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We work with all disabled people and have particular expertise in working with people with cerebral palsy and complex support needs.
Night Support Worker
Location: Wakes Hall, Colchester
Salary: £14535 - £16048 pro rata
Hours: 36 per week
Closing Date: 12 March 2010
Within this role you are requited to enable disabled people to take as much control over their lives as possible by providing appropriate physical and emotional support.
You will have an understanding and positive attitude towards disabled people and the issues they face and be competent and sensitive in meeting personal care needs.
A willingness to undertake all relevant work related training is also required.
You will have the ability to work flexibly between the hours of 9.30 pm – 7.30 am weekdays and weekends (shift pattern).
For more information please contact: Kaye.elderton@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01787 222044
Address: Wakes Hall, Colchester Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DB
Product Development Manager - Maternity Cover
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Tuesday, March 9 2010
Scope is a national disability organisation whose
focus is people with cerebral palsy.
Product Development Manager – Maternity Cover
Location: Market Road
Salary: Up to £45000 incl LW
Hours: 35
An opportunity has arisen to manage the Fundraising’s Product Development team to cover maternity leave for an initial period of 8 months. The role is full time and based at Market Road and is potentially a secondment opportunity.
The team acts as the hub between the supporter-facing fundraising teams and Scope’s services and you will manage two staff to deliver the stories and products that fuel our fundraising activities. To be successful you will need to understand the fundraising market, have the tenacity to match this with opportunities for funding in Scope’s services and have great people skills to build and maintain relationships across Scope. Management experience desirable.
Closing Date: 31 March 2010
Interview Date: W/C 5 April 2010
Adam.berry@scope.org.uk
Tel: 0207 6197217
Address: 6 Market Road, London N7 9PW
Self Employed Drivers
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, March 4 2010
Scope purpose is to drive the changes that will make our society the first in which disabled people are able to realise their full civil liberties and human rights.
Self Employed Driver
Applications will not be accepted after closing date.
Distributing empty sacks, and later, collecting sacks from residences with goods to then be delivered to the Scope charity shops. Working on your own initiative you will provide an efficient collection and delivery service from homes, textile banks, and Scope shops in a designated area.
You must have a full clean driving license, enjoy working outside, dealing with the public and be able to lift heavy and bulky items. Hours can be flexible. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO TRANSPORT.
The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced CRB check.
Hereford/Worcs Ref: SED194 1500 bags per week £25 per 100 sacks delivered and collected
Hinckley Ref:SED195 800 bags per week £25 per 100 sacks delivered and collected
Leicester RefL SED200 1200 bags per week 25 per 100 sacks delivered and collected
Closing date for the above 18 March 2010
Retail.recruitment@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01480 309629
Address: Scope HR Department, Suite 1a, Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, PE27 4WY
Service Manager, Lincolnshire
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, March 11 2010
Service Manager
Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £32370 p/a
Hours: 39 per week
Closing Date: 29 March 2010
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic and flexible person willing to set up, develop and manage our brand new services across Lincolnshire.
This will involve community support and activity programmes for disabled children and young people, therefore the ideal candidate will have experience in working and communicating with disabled people.
Acting as a Registered Manager in law for the service you will assume budgetary responsibility for the Service and within that effectively utilise staff and resources to achieve high quality services.
You will ensure that the service meets all requirements as set by the Care Standards Act 2000 (plus successive legislation) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and all other relevant regulatory bodies..
With an NVQ 4 (or equivalent) in Management or be willing to work towards, you will have experience of working in children’s and young people’s or adults services at a senior level and managing/supervising staff.
You will have the ability to communicate at all levels, negotiate and build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, including children and young people, plus local community organisations.
Base is flexible, although the role will involve travel throughout the county.
For an application pack: sue.stewart@scope.org.uk
Tel: 0207 6197126
Address: Scope, 6 Market Road, London N7 9PW
Shop Manager (various locations)
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Friday, September 22 2006
Running a shop for Scope is retail with a difference.
You’ll get much more from this than your average management role as you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping Scope to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Although you’ll find the hours you work are better than most retail opportunities, you’ll get much more out of this than your average management role. With hands on approach, you’ll encourage donations, sort and present stock, provide excellent customer care and motivate your team including recruiting volunteers. You must have worked in a team environment and dealt with customers, confident enough to work on your own initiative, you can lead others and make decisions. You must be prepared to work some Saturdays and bank holidays as required and lift heavy or bulky items.
These positions require an enhanced CRB check
Vacancies exist in the following areas:
Wimborne Ref: SM193 35 hours per week 5 days from 7 £11890 p/a
Southampton Ref: SM196 35 hours per week £13520 p/a
Closing date for the above 18 March 2010
Worcester Ref: SM202 35 hours per week 5 days over 7 incl Sundays £14287 p/a
Closing date for the above 25 March 2010
Reserved positions are for disabled people with a recognised impairment, condition or long-term limiting illness in line with the Disability Discrimination Act
You can apply by downloading an application form on the previous page. Completed applications can be returned by email to:
retail.recruitment@scope.org.uk
or telephone 01480 309629
Download a Job Description and Person Specification now
Post to: Scope, Suite 1A, Kings Hall Parsons Green, St Ives Cambs PE27 4WY
Support Workers x 2 Jack Howarth House Oxford
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, February 18 2010
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy
the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Jack
Howarth House is a nine-bedded residential home for
people with Cerebral Palsy and associated disabilities.
We are now recruiting support workers to assist in the
smooth running of the service.
Support Workers x 2
Location: Jack Howarth House, Oxford
Salary: £14535 - £16048 pro rata depending on qualfs
Hours: 24 per week
Closing Date: 12 March 2010
Jack Howarth House is a residential unit registered for 9 people.
You will be required to contribute to the primary objective in establishing a supportive environment which positively encourages development of the individual.
You will have the ability to work flexibly between the hours of 7am and 10pm weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays (shift patterns), and also be able to cover sleep-in duties on a rota basis.
You will need an understanding of disability and issues affecting disabled people, have experience of providing a service that meets the needs of its service users and a willingness to undertake all relevant work.
Related training is also given/required.
For more information: Davina.collins@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01865 251271
Address: Davina Collins, Scope, 75 Hill Top Road, Oxford OX4 1PH
Support Workers, Suffolk
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Friday, January 8 2010
Support Workers in Bury St. Edmunds, Thetford, Sudbury and Haverhill.
Salary: £7.24 - £7.76 per hr depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours: Various
We have relief vacancies, which may lead to part time contracts, in our outreach and domiciliary care service. You will seek to maximise the independence of disabled children and young people by enabling them to participate in leisure and community activities and by supporting them in daily living activities.
Generous holiday allowance. Full driving licence essential. For more information:
Scope, Shakers Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7BN
Email: suffolk.breaks@scope.org.uk Tel: 01284 753957
Support Workers/Bank Staff, Godfrey Olsen Southampton
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, January 21 2010
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We work with all disabled people and have particular expertise in working with people with cerebral palsy and complex support needs.
Support Workers/ Bank Staff
Location: Godfrey Olsen, Southampton
Salary: £13449 - £13992 pro rata, £6.63 - £6.86 per hour bank staff
Hours: Various
We require support workers to help with providing personal care and support to disabled customers living in the homes.
Shift work, including Sleep In’s and some weekend work will be required
For more information: Diana Crouch, Godfrey Olsen House, Flats 1-4 Younge Close, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9ST
Tel: 02380 629610
Diana.crouch@scope.org.uk
Team Co-ordinator, Mulberry Court Dorset
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Thursday, March 4 2010
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We work with all disabled people and have particular expertise in working with people with cerebral palsy and complex support needs.
Team co-ordinator
Location: Mulberry Court, Dorset
Salary: £21882 - £23522
Hours: 39 per week
Closing Date: 26 March 2010
Mulberry Court supports disabled adults, within residential accommodation, to live their lives the way they choose.
Working as part of the management team, you will deliver high standards of support to people who use the service. You will be part of the management On Call rota and be expected to work alternate weekends.
You will have responsibility for key areas within the service and will supervise a team of staff. You will have an NVQ Level 3 in Care and experience of working in a care setting.
You will received additional payments for sleep-ins.
for more information: sue.brown@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01747 822241
Address: Mulberry Court, Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4RE
Various roles, Meldreth & Orchard Manor, Royston Herts
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Friday, March 5 2010
Scope purpose is to drive the changes that will make our society the first in which disabled people are able to realise their full civil liberties and human rights.
Support Workers/Senior Support Workers
Salary: £14775 - £17590 depending on qulafs
Hours: Senior Support Workers – 39 only. Full time part available.
You will need enthusiasm and a keenness to provide support to disabled people in both their care and their development. For the Support Worker post you don’t need any previous experience, as we will provide induction training and will support you to gain an NVQ Level 3 in Care.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will need experience of providing care to individuals and will be keen to develop your career. You will be able to support and guide your colleagues, and will hold a NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent.
Deputy Team Leader
Salary: £18882 - £22659
Hours: 39
Working as part of the Care Management Team you will lead a team ensuring the effective delivery of all aspects of your area of service. You will also contribute to the development of health and social care and participate in the duty manager system.
You will have good communication skills including the use of I.T. systems, experience of delivering and promoting high standards of care, a level 3 NVQ in Care.
Nursing Team Leader
Salary: £23198 - £26975
Hours: 39
Working as part of the Flat Management team under the direction of the Care Manager you will lead and supervise a team of nurses and ensure health care needs are delivered as apart of a multi disciplinary team.
Nurse
Salary: £20411 - £24647
Hours: 39
As a nurse, you will work within the health and social care team of the school, and be involved in all aspects of health and social care delivery.
You will need to be a registered nurse with a current pin number and will preferably have experience of working with young disabled people.
Learning Support Assistant
Salary: £13789 - £14559 pro rata
Hours: 35 term time only
Learning Support Assistants are required to support disabled young people within all aspects of daily living including working within educational, therapeutic and residential settings.
Skills Tutor
Salary: £18882 - £22659
Hours: 39
You will be working as part of the Orchard Manor Service and will be based in the Skills Development Centre. There you will be responsible for planning and leading development sessions for service users.
For this post you will be required to plan and lead activity and development sessions.
You will have experience of working in a residential unit or day service for disabled adults.
You will have experience of delivering training or educational activities. A good background working knowledge of drama is essential and an interest in media/film-making would be beneficial.
You must have a relevant teaching qualification or equivalent (or a willingness to achieve one).
Other information
Some of these posts are reserved for disabled people with a recognised impairment, condition or long term limiting illness in line with the Disability Discrimination Act.
We have a range of accommodation on site for successful applicants should they require it, including single room bedsits, shared houses and flats with favourable rents.
Closing Date: 19 March 2010 Lorraine.holmes@scope.org.uk
Tel: 01763 268033
Address: Meldreth Manor, Fenny Lane, Meldreth, Herts SG8 6LG
Workforce Development Manager & Advisors - HR
Posted by Scope jobs team (jobs@scope.org.uk) on Tuesday, March 9 2010
Scope is the charity that believes disabled people should enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else in society. Right now we’re looking for excellent trainers to join us in roles of national importance – and help embed the best principles of personalisation and individual choice at the heart of all our services.
Workforce Development Manager
Location: London Based
Salary: £37987 + benefits
Hours: 35 per week
You’ll develop and implement a Workforce Development plan that helps us reach our strategic priorities in the coming years. As well as achieving real cost-efficiency, you’ll ensure we are fully prepared to meet the changing skill requirements of the organisation. It’s a position that will see you influencing and advising at all levels, so credibility and expertise are a must.
You’ll also need experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment, plus a good understanding of the National Training Strategy for Modernising the Social Care Workforce.
Workforce Development Advisors x 2
Location: North West/Mids and London/South East
Salary: £29401 - £32009 + benefits
Hours: 35 per week
We’re looking for two talented individuals to make a crucial contribution to our Workforce Development strategy. As well as undertaking training needs analysis for our 3,300 employees, you’ll get involved in a wide range of corporate learning initiatives – including supporting our managers to meet the needs of the National Qualifications Framework for Adult Social Care.
Additional info for both of the above
One of these positions is reserved for a disabled person with a recognized impairment, condition or long term limiting illness in line with the Disability Discrimination Act.
All roles require extensive travel and CIPD (or training equivalent) qualification along with experience of training within a third sector, social care, local authority or NHS context.
For an informal discussion, call Jan McCarthy on 020 7619 7117.
For application pack, please call 01480 309 602 or email jobs@scope.org.uk
Closing Date: 30 March 2010
Tel: 01480 309602
Address Scope, Suite 1a, Kings Hall Parsons Green, St Ives Cambs PE27 4WY