Vacancies

Do you have experience delivering co-produced projects from conception to completion? Would you like to join a fast-growing organisation supporting people living with brain injury?

Then this role might be for you!

We are looking for a Service Development Lead to :

• Work closely with the Therapy Manager, Clinical Lead and Director of Services to deliver the marketing of a programme of member-led training for external organisations and other services at Headway East London.
• Work directly with our members to deliver projects of a high standard which are co-produced and reflect the diversity of our community.
• Lead on developing and delivering the marketing material.
• Collaborate with our members, staff and partners to advance our aims to educate professionals in the public sector, whilst exploring ways to generate income for the organisation through this source.

How to Apply

Please send your Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am, Wednesday 15 January 2025. Interview will be held w/c Monday 27 January.

For further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact the Clinical Lead Claire Farrington-Douglas at claire.farrington-douglas@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a Cleaner to be responsible for the cleaning and general upkeep of the centre and offices of Headway East London.

You will play a vital role in maintaining a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for our community. Our 627 sqm facilities host over 40 members and staff each day, providing a vibrant space for support services, creative projects, and events. Your work will ensure that our centre is not only a functional space but a place where people feel valued and cared for.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply is 9:00 am,Wednesday 22 January.
Interviews will be held on w/c Monday 3 February 2025.
Please send your Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

For further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact the Admin and Premises Manager Grace Bailey at grace.bailey@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.

If you have not heard from us by mid February 2025, please assume that your application has not been successful.

We are looking for a Cleaner and Caretaker, to be responsible for the cleaning, repairs and general upkeep of the centre and offices of Headway East London.

As a Cleaner and Caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for our community. Our 627 sqm facilities host over 40 members and staff each day, providing a vibrant space for support services, creative projects, and events. Your work will ensure that our centre is not only a functional space but a place where people feel valued and cared for.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply is 9:00 am, Friday 20 December 2024.
Interviews will be held on Monday 6 January 2025.
Please send your Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

For further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact the Admin and Premises Manager Grace Bailey at
grace.bailey@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.

If you have not heard from us by the end of January 2025, please assume that your application has not been successful.

We are looking for volunteers!

Volunteers are a big part of our community. They work alongside our team, spend time with our members and get involved in art, cooking, music and gardening.

About a third of our volunteers have a brain injury and bring valuable understanding and experiences to the role. Others are looking for a relaxed environment to socialise or are interested in learning more about brain injury and the complexities of living with a disability.

Whether it’s visiting our centre in Hackney once a week or getting involved in our events, there are plenty of ways to join our community.

To find out more, download our Volunteer Information Pack.

How to Apply:

Please read our Information Pack, 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.

We are looking for a Caseworker to join our Casework Service team.

Our Casework Service team work to ensure that survivors and families have access to the benefits and support they are entitled to. This means working directly with local authorities and statutory organisations, or signposting to relevant partners.
Through our Better Together project at the Royal London Hospital and Queens Hospital Romford we offer early intervention inside the hospital, so that brain injury survivors and their family can access information, emotional support and assistance.

As a Caseworker you will be working closely with people with acquired brain injuries through the Better Together project, in support groups and in one-to-one casework appointments. You will be providing advice, advocacy, support and signposting.

You can find out more about our Casework Service here.

How to Apply

Please send your Application Form, and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

The deadline to apply is 9:00 am, Monday 6 January 2025.

Interview dates will be held on the week commencing the 13th of January.

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

No agencies please.

If you have not heard from us by the end of January 2025, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Do you have experience of working within a neurological rehabilitation setting? Who you like to join a team of professionals with different expertise providing holistic support for people living with brain injury?

Then this role might be for you!

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI) who have been referred to the Headway East London services, as part of the Day Service in Haggerston or the Enfield community service.

As Occupational Therapist you will focus primarily on activity and participation issues. You will also provide advice, recommendations and training to Headway staff or external organisations.

How to Apply

Please send your Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am, Monday 2nd December. Interviews will take place shortly after the deadline date.

For further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact the Therapy Service Manager Nora Brennan at nora.brennan@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a Director of Services to lead all our innovative member-facing services.

Guided by the principles of co-production, as Director of Services you will:

• oversee business planning and managing income streams, ensuring financial sustainability
• maintain all relationships with local authorities, Integrated Care Boards, and private funders
• ensure the quality of services and adherence to best practices, regulations, and legislation.

How to Apply

Please send the Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am, Monday 27 January 2025. Interviews will take place w/c Monday 3 February.

For further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact the Chief Executive Sarah Lantsbury via email at sarah.lantsbury@headwayeastlondon.org or call on 020 7749 7790.

No agencies please.

Find out more about our Community Support Work service here: Community Support Work – Headway East London.

We are excited to offer Work Experience opportunities for students 16 years old and older.

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.