Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
Job Title: Equipment Advice and Outreach Officer Reports to: Chief Executive / Practice Lead Contract: Fixed term, 18 months Hours: Part-time, approximately 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Location: Home-based in England, with regular travel across a large region and occasional overnight stays Salary: £20,556 (Full-time equivalent salary (FTE): £34,259) About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led charity run by and for people with muscle-weakening conditions. We provide advocacy, peer support, information, training and campaigning to help disabled people live with greater confidence, connection and control. We are developing a new service model to help adults with neuromuscular conditions identify practical needs relating to equipment, adaptations and wider day-to-day transitions, and to connect them to people with relevant lived-experience expertise. Purpose of the Role The Outreach and Practitioner Evaluator will help Pathfinders identify adults with neuromuscular conditions who may benefit from practical support around equipment, adaptations and wider day-to-day challenges. The role is not primarily to provide complex specialist advice directly . Instead, the postholder will: build relationships with services and organisations to identify potential clients hold structured conversations to understand people s needs offer initial information, practical resources and signposting connect people to Pathfinders lived-experience specialists where more specific insight is needed support the development of reusable lived-experience resources, including short videos, blogs and written guidance collect routine feedback and help document and evaluate the service Pathfinders lived-experience specialists are people with direct personal experience of neuromuscular conditions and of specific issues, transitions or practical solutions. A key part of this role is helping people access that expertise. The role is to help people make sense of what might help, what routes may be available, and who they may need to speak to next. It is not to guarantee that equipment will be obtained, but to improve people s understanding, preparedness and access to relevant expertise and pathways. Main Responsibilities 1. Outreach and relationship-building Build and maintain relationships with clinics, hospices, charities, networks and other relevant services. Travel regularly to external settings to identify potential clients and raise awareness of the service. Confidently approach professionals, families and individuals to explain the offer and encourage engagement. Help create practical referral and engagement routes into the service. Prioritise outreach activity in line with project aims and agreed target regions. 2. Needs identification and support coordination Hold 1-to-1 conversations with adults with neuromuscular conditions and, where appropriate, family members or supporters, to identify practical needs relating to equipment, adaptations and wider day-to-day challenges. Provide initial information, signposting and relevant resources within agreed boundaries. Recognise when an issue would benefit from connection to a Pathfinders lived-experience specialist and facilitate that connection. Recognise when an issue requires statutory or clinical input and support onward referral or escalation where appropriate. Work with Pathfinders staff to help ensure people are connected to the most appropriate source of practical or professional support. 3. Working with lived-experience specialists and resource development Work with freelance lived-experience specialists to identify practical solutions, insights and examples relevant to the issues raised by service users. Support and encourage lived-experience specialists to share their expertise in accessible ways. Help coordinate and develop practical resources based on lived-experience knowledge, including short videos, blogs and written guidance. Contribute to ensuring these resources are accessible, organised and responsive to recurring needs identified through the service. 4. Documentation and evaluation support Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, contacts, needs identified, resources shared, onward connections and follow-up. Support the collection of routine feedback, including post-support forms and short follow-up conversations. Use agreed templates and systems to document contacts clearly and consistently. Share reflections and emerging themes with the team to support ongoing learning, evaluation and service development. 5. Teamworking and service development Participate in regular supervision, planning and reflective review meetings. Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive, Advocacy Officer, freelance lived-experience specialists and external partners. Contribute to the refinement of service processes, boundaries and referral pathways. Support dissemination of learning through briefings, webinars or other outputs as required. Additional Requirements Regular travel across England is required, typically around once per week, with priority given to areas closest to the postholder s base in the first instance. Some travel may involve overnight stays. The postholder must have access to and use of a car for work purposes, although train travel may be used for some visits. Travel expenses and mileage will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy. Person Specification Essential Confident, outgoing and comfortable starting conversations with new people in professional and community settings. Experience of outreach, community engagement, advice, advocacy, support work or case coordination. Strong organisational skills and confidence managing follow-up, coordination and documentation. Comfortable using forms, spreadsheets, databases or case-recording systems and completing paperwork accurately. Familiarity with equipment, adaptations or practical support issues affecting disabled people. Ability to identify needs and know when to seek support, connect someone to lived-experience expertise, or refer on. Strong communication skills and a sensitive, respectful approach with service users, families and professionals. Ability to work independently while remaining well connected to a small team. Able and willing to travel regularly across England, including occasional overnight stays. Access to and use of a car for work purposes. Commitment to inclusion, dignity and user-led practice. Desirable Experience of working alongside people with lived experience to co-produce support or resources. Experience of gathering feedback or supporting service evaluation. Knowledge of health or social care systems. Personal or close lived experience of disability or long-term conditions. We are aiming to recruit immediately for this role with the first round of interviews on 1st June, but will conduct further interviews if necessary until we identify a suitable candidate.
Job Title: Equipment Advice and Outreach Officer Reports to: Chief Executive / Practice Lead Contract: Fixed term, 18 months Hours: Part-time, approximately 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Location: Home-based in England, with regular travel across a large region and occasional overnight stays Salary: £20,556 (Full-time equivalent salary (FTE): £34,259) About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led charity run by and for people with muscle-weakening conditions. We provide advocacy, peer support, information, training and campaigning to help disabled people live with greater confidence, connection and control. We are developing a new service model to help adults with neuromuscular conditions identify practical needs relating to equipment, adaptations and wider day-to-day transitions, and to connect them to people with relevant lived-experience expertise. Purpose of the Role The Outreach and Practitioner Evaluator will help Pathfinders identify adults with neuromuscular conditions who may benefit from practical support around equipment, adaptations and wider day-to-day challenges. The role is not primarily to provide complex specialist advice directly . Instead, the postholder will: build relationships with services and organisations to identify potential clients hold structured conversations to understand people s needs offer initial information, practical resources and signposting connect people to Pathfinders lived-experience specialists where more specific insight is needed support the development of reusable lived-experience resources, including short videos, blogs and written guidance collect routine feedback and help document and evaluate the service Pathfinders lived-experience specialists are people with direct personal experience of neuromuscular conditions and of specific issues, transitions or practical solutions. A key part of this role is helping people access that expertise. The role is to help people make sense of what might help, what routes may be available, and who they may need to speak to next. It is not to guarantee that equipment will be obtained, but to improve people s understanding, preparedness and access to relevant expertise and pathways. Main Responsibilities 1. Outreach and relationship-building Build and maintain relationships with clinics, hospices, charities, networks and other relevant services. Travel regularly to external settings to identify potential clients and raise awareness of the service. Confidently approach professionals, families and individuals to explain the offer and encourage engagement. Help create practical referral and engagement routes into the service. Prioritise outreach activity in line with project aims and agreed target regions. 2. Needs identification and support coordination Hold 1-to-1 conversations with adults with neuromuscular conditions and, where appropriate, family members or supporters, to identify practical needs relating to equipment, adaptations and wider day-to-day challenges. Provide initial information, signposting and relevant resources within agreed boundaries. Recognise when an issue would benefit from connection to a Pathfinders lived-experience specialist and facilitate that connection. Recognise when an issue requires statutory or clinical input and support onward referral or escalation where appropriate. Work with Pathfinders staff to help ensure people are connected to the most appropriate source of practical or professional support. 3. Working with lived-experience specialists and resource development Work with freelance lived-experience specialists to identify practical solutions, insights and examples relevant to the issues raised by service users. Support and encourage lived-experience specialists to share their expertise in accessible ways. Help coordinate and develop practical resources based on lived-experience knowledge, including short videos, blogs and written guidance. Contribute to ensuring these resources are accessible, organised and responsive to recurring needs identified through the service. 4. Documentation and evaluation support Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, contacts, needs identified, resources shared, onward connections and follow-up. Support the collection of routine feedback, including post-support forms and short follow-up conversations. Use agreed templates and systems to document contacts clearly and consistently. Share reflections and emerging themes with the team to support ongoing learning, evaluation and service development. 5. Teamworking and service development Participate in regular supervision, planning and reflective review meetings. Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive, Advocacy Officer, freelance lived-experience specialists and external partners. Contribute to the refinement of service processes, boundaries and referral pathways. Support dissemination of learning through briefings, webinars or other outputs as required. Additional Requirements Regular travel across England is required, typically around once per week, with priority given to areas closest to the postholder s base in the first instance. Some travel may involve overnight stays. The postholder must have access to and use of a car for work purposes, although train travel may be used for some visits. Travel expenses and mileage will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy. Person Specification Essential Confident, outgoing and comfortable starting conversations with new people in professional and community settings. Experience of outreach, community engagement, advice, advocacy, support work or case coordination. Strong organisational skills and confidence managing follow-up, coordination and documentation. Comfortable using forms, spreadsheets, databases or case-recording systems and completing paperwork accurately. Familiarity with equipment, adaptations or practical support issues affecting disabled people. Ability to identify needs and know when to seek support, connect someone to lived-experience expertise, or refer on. Strong communication skills and a sensitive, respectful approach with service users, families and professionals. Ability to work independently while remaining well connected to a small team. Able and willing to travel regularly across England, including occasional overnight stays. Access to and use of a car for work purposes. Commitment to inclusion, dignity and user-led practice. Desirable Experience of working alongside people with lived experience to co-produce support or resources. Experience of gathering feedback or supporting service evaluation. Knowledge of health or social care systems. Personal or close lived experience of disability or long-term conditions. We are aiming to recruit immediately for this role with the first round of interviews on 1st June, but will conduct further interviews if necessary until we identify a suitable candidate.
Church of England
Summary WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CHURCH BUILDINGS OFFCIER About the Department/Role The Cathedral and Church Buildings Department supports the care and sustainable development of the Church of England's 42 cathedrals and 16,000 church buildings, of which 12,500 are listed, to help fulfil the vision and strategy of the Church of England. It also supports dioceses with the disposal of church buildings no longer required for worship and finding them a new future. Through advice, guidance, advocacy and fundraising, we provide strategic support on conservation and caring for historic church buildings, making change to support worship and communities, and working towards Net Zero Carbon 2030. Members of the department engage with dioceses, parishes and cathedral teams, as well as nationally with government, agencies, charities, funders, General Synod and across the National Church Institutions to make the case for church buildings and their vital role in worship, community and our national life. The Church Buildings Council is a statutory body responsible for advising Chancellors, dioceses and parishes on faculty applications. What you'll be doing The Church Buildings Officer will be responsible for the production of reports summarising the history and significance of church buildings and assessing the impact of proposed changes. You will also provide general guidance and advice at diocesan and local level. As a team player the role holder will be a responsible case-worker, able to provide expert advice on proposals, having assessed the significance and needs of church buildings, balancing them with the impact on the historic church. The postholder will prepare reports for church buildings considering closure, researching and assessing their significance and potential sustainability. This role may also require updating and developing guidance for parishes and dioceses. Main duties and Responsibilities Provide consistent, practical and timely advice Support policy and campaigning initiatives Support the Church Buildings Council (CBC) and Statutory Advisory Committee (SAC) Key role requirements 21 hours per week (3 days a week) 6 months Fixed-Term contract Required to come into the London office approximately twice a month Hybrid working About You The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification. What we offer Your Salary A salary of £48,577 pro-rata per, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary. Your Benefits 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time). We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance. We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships. Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines. Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest. Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher. Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies. ABOUT NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS The National Church Institutions comprises a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder. We Include. You Belong. Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background. Living out our values in all that we do, we: Strive for Excellence Show Compassion Respect others Collaborate Act with Integrity We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we're looking for then we would like to hear from you. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.
Summary WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CHURCH BUILDINGS OFFCIER About the Department/Role The Cathedral and Church Buildings Department supports the care and sustainable development of the Church of England's 42 cathedrals and 16,000 church buildings, of which 12,500 are listed, to help fulfil the vision and strategy of the Church of England. It also supports dioceses with the disposal of church buildings no longer required for worship and finding them a new future. Through advice, guidance, advocacy and fundraising, we provide strategic support on conservation and caring for historic church buildings, making change to support worship and communities, and working towards Net Zero Carbon 2030. Members of the department engage with dioceses, parishes and cathedral teams, as well as nationally with government, agencies, charities, funders, General Synod and across the National Church Institutions to make the case for church buildings and their vital role in worship, community and our national life. The Church Buildings Council is a statutory body responsible for advising Chancellors, dioceses and parishes on faculty applications. What you'll be doing The Church Buildings Officer will be responsible for the production of reports summarising the history and significance of church buildings and assessing the impact of proposed changes. You will also provide general guidance and advice at diocesan and local level. As a team player the role holder will be a responsible case-worker, able to provide expert advice on proposals, having assessed the significance and needs of church buildings, balancing them with the impact on the historic church. The postholder will prepare reports for church buildings considering closure, researching and assessing their significance and potential sustainability. This role may also require updating and developing guidance for parishes and dioceses. Main duties and Responsibilities Provide consistent, practical and timely advice Support policy and campaigning initiatives Support the Church Buildings Council (CBC) and Statutory Advisory Committee (SAC) Key role requirements 21 hours per week (3 days a week) 6 months Fixed-Term contract Required to come into the London office approximately twice a month Hybrid working About You The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification. What we offer Your Salary A salary of £48,577 pro-rata per, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary. Your Benefits 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time). We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance. We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships. Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines. Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest. Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher. Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies. ABOUT NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS The National Church Institutions comprises a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder. We Include. You Belong. Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background. Living out our values in all that we do, we: Strive for Excellence Show Compassion Respect others Collaborate Act with Integrity We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we're looking for then we would like to hear from you. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.
