Disability Sheffield’s Autism and Learning Disability Self Advocacy project, Sheffield Voices is hiring a Project Development Worker!
As a Disabled People’s User Led organisation we very much encourage applicants who may have a disability.
Job title: Sheffield Voices Project Development Officer
Office Location: The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW
Salary: £27,100 (£21,680 pro-rata)
Pension: 6% employer contribution, 2% employee contribution (minimum)
Hours: 28 hours per week (with a view to increasing)
Contract Type: Fixed term (one year with view to make permanent)
Closing date: 9am, Monday 10th February, 2025 (Late applications and CVs will not be accepted)
Interview date: Thursday 20th February, 2025
Main Purpose of the Job
You will be part of the small but busy Sheffield Voices team which works with adults with learning disabilities and / or autism, assisting with the day-to-day running of community social advocacy projects. Your job role will include organising, attending and co-delivering group sessions, workshops, and events, all of which are ultimately aimed at getting people’s voices heard. This includes coffee mornings, facilitation of online and in-person sessions, supporting creative sessions in community groups, and helping to plan and support large community events.
As well as supporting our established groups, you will be helping to develop this project further through partnership work. This includes supporting our members’ involvement in several university-based research projects, working with organisations such as Sheffield Council, SHSC, and the NHS, and supporting the Sheffield Voices Manager in attending various boards and focus groups in Sheffield. As Disability Sheffield’s broader community advocacy programme develops over the next couple of years, you may also be asked to support similar work and activity with a broader, pan-disability focus / community on occasion.
As part of your role, you will be expected to work independently on tasks set by your line manager. This includes co-hosting and occasional hosting of online events, as well as managing your time to complete preparation and project work.
Our work also takes us around the city and beyond, and there are many opportunities to develop skills in public speaking, group facilitation, event planning and campaigning.
How to Apply
To apply, please download the documents below, complete the application form and return it to admin@disabilitysheffield.org.uk by 9am, 10th February 2025
Documents to Download
Please click the blue links below to download the documents
If you have any questions about the role please contact us at kelly.scargill@disabilitysheffield.org.uk or phone 0114 253 6750
