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We are currently recruiting for: Learning Disability Advisor

All information and application details can be found below and in the Application Pack

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Learning Disability Advisor

  • Contract

    • This job is for 9 months

    Hours

    • Work times are not fixed and dates will be agreed.  

      0.5 days (3.5 hours) a week averaged over 9 months. 

      We are open to someone working with us on a freelance / self-employed basis.

    Salary: 

    • 0.5 days: £3,500- £3,700 per year

      £35,000-£37,000 pro rata

    Location

    • Home based (suitable workspace and reliable fast internet required).

    • Some national travel.

    Application deadline

    Monday 17th February, 10am

    Safeguarding 

    Successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced DBS check. A positive check would not necessarily prevent you from getting the role. 

    References 

    Appointment is conditional in receiving two satisfactory references. 

  • Deadline for applications:

    Monday 17th February 10am  

    Applicants notified if shortlisted:

    End of Wednesday 19th February   

    Date of online interview:

    Wednesday 26th February

    Interviewees notified if they have been successful:

    Before Wednesday 5th March

  • The application process is two stages. 

    Stage 1

    Complete the application form or send us a video answering the questions. It’s ok for a supporter to help you with this.

    • You will be asked to enter some of your contact details and details of previous work.

    • You will then be asked to answer 3 questions.

    • You will also be asked to complete an equality and diversity form. This is optional.

     

    Stage 2

    We will invite some people to an online interview. If you get invited, you will be sent the interview questions 5 days before the interview.

    You can have help from a supporter if you need this.

  • We hosted a live Q&A session for the Learning Disability Advisor role on Monday 3rd February at 2pm.

    You can watch the recording of the session here: Q&A session

  • Experience

    What previous work experience is required for the role?

    Please refer to the application pack Essential criteria.

    References

    I have been employed before but due to certain reasons I am unable to provide previous employers as references, can I still apply?

    Yes you can, please include this information in your application and we would discuss it with applicants who are invited to interview.

    I haven’t worked before so do not have references from employers, does this stop me from applying?

    No it doesn’t, references can come from those you have volunteered for or from education staff.

    Travel

    How often will I need to travel and where will I need to travel to?

    The in-person work will predominantly be in the South West (Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath, Swindon). There will be some nationwide travel required, we expect that this will be less frequent. Location of applicants will be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

    The travel demands will change at different points of the programme.

    If I can’t travel or are limited to the amount I can travel am I still eligible for the role?

    Unfortunately being able to travel is an essential part of this role,.

    I need to support to travel – will you provide this?

    We can support with booking travel and logistics but are unable to provide in person support. We can support you to access support through Access to Work if you are eligible for this.

    I may need to stay in places overnight if I have to travel long distances, is this allowed?

    Yes overnight stays will sometimes be required in this role, particularly when you are doing a site visit more than 2 hours travel from your home.

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  • Neurodiverse Connection a neurodivergent-affirming and supportive Community Interest Company.

    We want to support you as an important team member to work on projects that you love, that meet your interests and skills, and enable you to have a balanced and rewarding work and personal life. We welcome you working with us and providing gentle challenge if we don’t get this right, so we can learn together. We want to see neurodivergent people treated better, and that starts with us. We hope you’ll work with us to champion this approach for other people, too.

  • It’s part of our mission to be a great place to work and to demonstrate how to work in neurodivergent affirming ways. We believe this is beneficial to everyone, regardless of neurology.

    We commit to:

    • Enable you to shape your role to your strengths and interests

    • Offer flexibility in delivery hours, within agreed parameters

    • Work to make Neurodiverse Connection an organisation that you enjoy being part of, that supports you in your role, that recognises your contribution and that delivers great outcomes for the neurodivergent people we work to support

    • Involve you in shaping and directing the organisation

    • Listen when we don’t get it right, and welcome constructive feedback

    • Involve team members in development opportunities and spending the social value we’ve accumulated together

    • 35 hour working week

    • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

    • Access to a wellbeing fund

  • At Neurodiverse Connection we are committed to increasing the diversity in our team.

    To assist us to monitor the effectiveness of our equality and diversity practices we would encourage you to complete the monitoring form.

    The information contained in this questionnaire will be treated as confidential and will be used for monitoring purposes. This information will not be seen by any person involved in selection for the post for which you are applying.

  • Successful applicants may be required to complete a DBS check.

    A positive check would not necessarily prevent you from working at Neurodiverse Connection.

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Need support?

If you need support or have any questions please:

  1. Review the application pack and see if your question has been answered

  2. Attend our Q&A sessions

  3. Complete the form to the right, or email us at:

    recruitment@ndconnection.co.uk