Contract Hours of work: 21 hours per week (0.6 F.T.E.), 18-month fixed term contract
Salary: £18,000 for 0.6 F.T.E., (Equates to £30,000 for 1.0 F.T.E.)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator to lead an 18-month pioneering pilot project (VI 1:1) designed to provide personalised one-to-one support for individuals with sight loss through a befriending scheme.
‘VI 1:1’ has been developed drawing on outcomes of a recent needs assessment to address the specific needs of the local visually impaired community. The project builds on the success of previous befriending schemes at Walthew House and is deeply rooted in the local community.
Walthew House is a small, specialist, independent charity supporting people with sight and/or hearing loss in Stockport and the surrounding areas. We support 400+ local people each week through our range of services.
The deadline for applications is midday Monday 20th January 25. Interviews for this post are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29th January 25. Interviews will be held in-person at Walthew House.
Please follow this link to our website for full details of the role and a downloadable recruitment pack Vacancy: Project Coordinator | Walthew House
We are encouraging potential candidates to arrange to visit Walthew House informally prior to application to meet staff and volunteers and see the work of the charity at first hand. If you would like to arrange this or to discuss the job before applying please email: admin@walthewhouse.org.uk
Application is by CV and covering letter, to be emailed to admin@walthewhouse.org.uk. There is no application form.
The deadline for applications is midday Monday 20th January. Late applications will not be accepted. Interviews for this post are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29th January.
Interviews will be held in-person at Walthew House.
Those who do not adequately demonstrate how they fulfil the criteria required at application stage, will not be considered for shortlisting. If you have not heard from us by two weeks after the deadline, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The organisation regrets that it cannot provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants at the shortlisting stage.
Please note: Walthew House follows Safer Recruitment practices and have a commitment to safeguarding people who use our services. Therefore, this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check so all applicants must be willing to undergo the check. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of your qualifications and right to work.
Contributory pension scheme available
For a 0.6 f.t.e pro rata leave will be 18.6 days [Full time members of staff receive 31 days] inclusive of Bank Holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year when Walthew House is closed
£18,000 for 0.6 F.T.E., (Equates to £30,000 for 1.0 F.T.E.)
