The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.
Project Officer, Helping Hands
35 hours per week, 3 year fixed term contract
Can be based in the below locations:
London - Office based
L4 £25,474 - £29,762 p.a.
or
London/Birmingham - Home based or Birmingham - Office based
N4 £23,270 - £27,556 p.a.
We are looking for a unique individual who can deliver a three year “Helping Hands” project, funded by the National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund, to deaf children and young people via schools in the North East, Midlands and London.
Do you have good project management skills? Are you an efficient communicator? Do you have a passion for improved services for children and young people? Do you relate well with teachers?
Helping Hands fits in with the Government’s new “Positive for Youth” strategy and the “Big Society” agenda by empowering deaf children and young people to help each other, develop their skills and aspirations, and take an active role in their communities within and beyond the project.
For an application pack please ring our recruitment line on 020 7253 9006 or 020 7490 8656 (minicom).
Alternatively, you can download an application pack by visiting our website at www.ndcs.org.uk or fax 020 7251 5020 or email recruitment@ndcs.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 14 November 2012
We expect interviews to be held in London on Tuesday 20 November 2012
NDCS is aiming to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting work-life balance amongst its staff.
NDCS is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.
The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779).
Funded by The National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund.