Vacancies

We are looking for a confident and friendly individual with excellent communication skills who will enjoy recruiting, training and supporting the diverse range of volunteers who give their time to Blind Veterans UK. This is a 12 months fixed term contract.

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915, we’ve provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.

Are you kind, caring and compassionate with some experience of providing palliative and end of life care?

We are seeking experienced Health Care Assistants to join our Bank team, to work in our In-Patient Unit and Hospice at Home services, including an opportunity to work as a Night Sitter (HCAs only).

Come and join our supportive & friendly team.

Are you kind, caring and compassionate with some experience of providing palliative and end of life care?

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Bank team, to work in our In-Patient Unit and Hospice at Home services, including an opportunity to work as a Night Sitter (HCAs only).

Come and join our supportive & friendly team.

22.5 hours per week

Are you an experienced exercise instructor/physical activity therapist who loves sharing your skills with others?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physical Activity Therapist to work in the Living Well therapy team, providing physical exercise activity as therapy for people living with advancing illness. You will be based at St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston and the Living Well Centre, Barrow in Furness.

30 hours per week

Are you practical, organised and self-motivated?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Assistant to provide a key role supporting the Health & Safety and Facilities Manager carrying out day to day maintenance, repairs, liaising with contractors and assisting with routine health and safety checks. You will be based at St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston and will travel between all our premises and shops.

Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) is looking to recruit four friendly, articulate and highly motivated trainers, who would work as freelance contractors, to help meet the growing demand for its very popular climate and carbon literacy courses.

CAfS is looking for people who are passionate about combatting climate change, knowledgeable about climate science and solutions, and who have experience of delivering or developing training.

30 hours (3x 10 hour nights)

We require an Extra Care Worker to provide support overnight (3 x nights per week), delivering person centred care and support at Imagine Independence’s Extra Care Service in Brampton, Carlisle.

The role involves supporting people aged 55 or over who have health care needs. We are looking for a compassionate, caring, motivated person to provide person centred care and support to maximise independence.  It is expected that you will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

We require Extra Care Workers employed on a casual basis to provide cover “as and when required” delivering person centred care and support at Imagine Independence’s Extra Care Service in Brampton, Carlisle.

The role involves supporting people aged 55 or over who have health care needs. We are looking for compassionate, caring, motivated people to provide person centred care and support to maximise independence.  It is expected that you will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

At an exciting time of growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Development Director to join the People First Team. People First is all about supporting people to speak up and have their voices heard. We  are an ambitious and established charity that promotes equality and fairness through advocacy, training, education and opportunities. And we are looking for someone who shares our values to join the team. As our Development Director you will be working in a brand new role responsible for establishing a new department which will include a Funding and Fundraising Officer. You will grow the team, driving forward our ambitious plans to grow and support more people. You will demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change and you’ll know how to maximise our income generation. We are looking for someone with proven experience in scaling a multi-site organisation and a demonstrated ability to both lead and build the capabilities of a driven, bright, diverse team. You may have had management experience with a for-profit organisation.