By coming to work for Headway 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.

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Application Pack | Diversity Monitoring Form 

We are seeking a new Trustee who will bring a wealth of understanding of the lived experience of our members. The member representative will play a crucial role on the board – bringing with them a personal connection to our mission and values and understanding of brain injury and the Headway Community.

The member representative will be a visible and approachable presence within our community, upholding the importance of relationships with our members – people living with brain injury – and ensuring that this insight informs strategic thinking.

They will support the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for the charity’s ambitious strategy and governance and work effectively as a team with other members of the Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinctive and values-driven organisation.

How to Apply

This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable candidate.

Please submit your CV (including two referees), a covering letter and the voluntary Diversity Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwaylondon.org. 

When submitting your application, please let us know of dates you are not available for interview.

NOTE: this role is not for members accessing our services.
 

If you would like further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact sarah.lantsbury@headwaylondon.org or call 020 7749 7790.

Headway East London is looking for 3 Casework volunteers. As a volunteer with the Casework Service team, you will play a key role in helping our support groups run smoothly. You will support the team with the administration and behind-the-scenes tasks that make our sessions welcoming, organised, and impactful.  

Discover more about about our Casework Service here, Casework service | Headway East London

How to Apply

This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable number of applications.

Please read the Application Pack and fill out the Application Form

If you would like further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact Penny.Anderson@headwayeastlondon.org or call 020 7749 7790.

Application Pack 

Application Form

Diversity Monitoring Form 

We are looking to grow our Community Support Worker team, with a Cover Community Support Worker. You will work one-to-one with survivors in their own homes and the local community throughout Headway London’s 13 borough catchment area. Cover work will be available on an occasional basis and as required by the service.
 
You’ll help survivors to develop support plans to enable them to achieve their goals and live their life in the way they want to.  You will follow existing support plans to provide support to manage activities at home, maximise opportunities and choices, support wellbeing and provide advocacy.

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

 
The post is being offered on a casual contract. 
Please find the Application Pack, Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form attached.
 
Please submit your Application Form and voluntary Diversity Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwaylondon.org. This is a rolling application, so we accept applications year-round.
 
If you would like further information about the role and Headway London, please contact the Community Support Work Service Manager Fiona Aravindakshan via email at: fiona.aravindakshan@headwaylondon.org or call 020 7749 7790.

Information Pack

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:

Not currently accepting applications.

We are currently at capacity and are not accepting new applications for any of our Volunteering roles. Thank you for your interest and check back here for updates.

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

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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 Work Experience Application Form. We will then contact you to agree on a start date. Please note that we accept applications starting from September 2026.

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

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