By coming to work for Headway East London, you’ll be joining a team of dedicated, enthusiastic & diverse people committed to creating positive change in the brain injury community. You’ll also gain access to a range of employee benefits available to all Headway staff. Scroll down for our latest opportunities.

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We are looking for a Casework Peer Support Worker.

Do you have lived experience of acquired brain injury? This role might be for you!

 

The Casework Peer Support Worker will will work in the community offering advocacy and peer support to people with lived experience of brain injury.

Working closely with the Casework Manager, the role will support the Better Together project, currently running in the Royal London Hospital, Queen’s Hospital Romford and soon to be in other hospitals in our catchment area. The Peer Support Worker will also co facilitate support groups and work alongside people 1:1 with other advocacy tasks.

You will be based at our main centre in our centre Haggerston, where we provide a range of services for people living with brain injury.

 

How to Apply:

  1. Download and read the Application Pack.
  2. Send us a supporting statement explaining why you would like to work with us in this role in either one of the following formats:

    • A written statement in word or pdf format (2 pages maximum) to be sent to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

    • A short video or audio (3 minutes maximum), which can be made with your phone and sent via WhatsApp to +44 7510 313050. Please add your name in the text.

  3. Please also download the voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send it to our HR team at recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

     

    The deadline to apply is Monday 8th April 2024, 9pm.

    Interviews will be held on Monday 15th April 2024.

     

    If you have any questions about how to send your statement or if you have any access requirements, please email our HR team at recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

    For more information about the role and Headway East London, please contact the Casework Manager Paul McKay via email at paul.mckay@headwayeastlondon.org or call 020 7749 7790.

    If you find yourself in need of a couple of extra days, please don’t hesitate to contact us to request an extension.

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Application Form PDF Word

Voluntary Monitoring Form PDF Word

We are looking for a Volunteer to assist in the running of our new Wednesday Evening Service programme of activities at Headway East London.

You will be based at our main centre in Haggerston, where we provide a range of services for people living with brain injury. You will get the opportunity to join our projects, support our members, take part in fun and creative activities and learn about brain injury.

The role requires a minimum commitment of at least 4 months, every Wednesday from 3.30pm to 8.30pm.

Read more about volunteering at Headway East London here.

 

How to Apply:

Please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and provide two referees.

Please send it to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

If you have any questions, of if you are a student interested in a Work Experience, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Katya at katya.goloubeva@headwayeastlondon.org.

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Application Form and Voluntary Monitoring Form Word

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form PDF Word

We are looking for Event Volunteers to support our ever-expanding and exciting events calendar.

You will be volunteering alongside our project leads as well as volunteers from our Day Service and people living with acquired brain injury. You don’t need any special skills or knowledge, we’ll give you the induction you need, and support is always on hand!

The role is varied and volunteering hours usually start after 4.30pm/5pm for about 5 hours. Occasionally our events will happen during the weekend. You will be mostly based at our centre in Hackney but travel maybe needed for specific occasional events offsite. Please read the Application Pack for examples of some our regular events.

Read more about volunteering at Headway East London here.

 

How to Apply:

Please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and provide two referees.

Please send it to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

If you have any questions, of if you are a student interested in a Work Experience, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Katya at katya.goloubeva@headwayeastlondon.org.

Application Pack PDF Word

Application Form and voluntary Monitoring Form Word

We are looking for a Volunteer to assist in the running of the daily programme of activities at Headway East London.

You will be based at our main centre in Haggerston, where we provide a range of services for people living with brain injury. You will get the opportunity to join our projects, support our members, take part in fun and creative activities and learn about brain injury.

The role requires a minimum commitment of at least 4 months, one day a week Monday to Friday 10am-3pm.

Read more about volunteering at Headway East London here.

 

How to Apply:

Please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and provide two referees.

Please send it to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

If you have any questions, of if you are a student interested in a Work Experience, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Katya at katya.goloubeva@headwayeastlondon.org.

Information Pack PDF Word

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form PDF Word

We are excited to offer Work Experience opportunities for students from Year 9, Year 10, Year 11 and A Level.

The Work Experience will take place over two weeks, Monday to Friday, from 10am to 3pm. 

You will be based at our main centre in Haggerston, where we provide a range of services for people living with brain injury. You will get the opportunity to join our projects, support our members, take part in fun and our creative activities and learn about brain injury.

 

How to apply:

Please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and provide two referees. One of these can be your parent or carer.

Please send it to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org. We will then contact you to agree on a start date.

If you have any questions about the Work Experience, or if you work for a school, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Katya at katya.goloubeva@headwayeastlondon.org.

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