Finance Administrator

Birmingham £29,652 per annum Full time, Part Time would be considered Flexible closing date

We are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our small team in Birmingham. You will be a part of the Finance and Resources team reporting to the Head of Finance, playing a crucial role in the financial operations of our charity, ensuring accurate and efficient day-to-day finance information is available.

As part of the role you will:

• Maintain accurate financial records and process invoices, expense claims, payments, receipts and journals.
• Maintenance of bank accounts, petty cash records and associated reporting.
• Reconcile cash accounts, bank statements, key control accounts and credit card accounts.
• Prepare information and reports to support the production of management and year-end accounts, as well as month-end and year-end processes.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance department.

To be successful for this post:

• Organised and methodical, with the ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and be able to work well as part of a team.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent numerical reasoning, strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven previous experience within a Finance department with good knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and sound knowledge of finance reporting systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS packages.
• Great customer service and relationship building skills with the confidence to communicate with stakeholders of all levels.

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To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Qualified British Sign Language Interpreter

Birmingham/West Midlands £31,500-£36,000 pro-rata, per annum depending on experience. Full time or Part-time (To be discussed) Until vacancy is filled

THIS VACANCY IS ELIGIBLE FOR A £1,000 JOINING BONUS

Contract: PermanentClosing date: Until vacancy is filled Interview date: TBC

We are recruiting for qualified British Sign Language Interpreters to join our sizable Communications team in Birmingham. Working as part of a team of Interpreters, you will be delivering high quality British Sign Language Interpreting services to clients in the West Midlands area.

As part of the role you will:

• Have a Registered Sign Language Interpreter qualification, degree or diploma in interpreting
• Be registered with NRCPD
• Be able to work remotely and travel to face to face appointments
• Hold a valid driving licence and have a vehicle available for business use
• Ideally have experience of working in mental health settings

We guarantee to offer a supportive friendly team environment, further professional training and development, mentoring and coaching from experienced senior interpreters.

We offer a competence based fast-track progression scheme with 6-monthly increments to bring your basic remuneration package up to £31,500 per annum. We keep our salaries under review to ensure that we remain competitive.

As part of the British Sign Language Interpreter role, you will:

• Interpret in a range of domains as required by BID Services including health, social services, education, employment, ATW and Mental Health.
• Interpret between BSL and written/spoken English for external clients and internal staff members.
• Work in a range of community interpreting settings online and face to face

To succeed you will have strong communication skills and be able to develop strong working relationships with colleagues in the communications team and be able to work with ease with deaf clients to embed yourself as one of our credible sign language interpreters.

This is a blended role where your time will be split working remotely from home, and attending the office/external appointments, the split will vary from week to week. If you are excited by this role but feel you may need a little more help balancing your work and home life please feel free to explore the flexibility you may need with us at the application or interview stage.

To apply for this role submit your CV to jobs@bid.org.uk or if would like an informal chat please contact Frankie.Sheppard@bid.org.uk

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To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement.

Property Maintenance Technician

Birmingham/West Midlands £33,000 per annum Full-time, 37 hours per week Flexible closing date

Contract: Permanent Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Building Maintenance Technician at BID services.

BID services is a charity, we provide a range of specialist support services for people living with sensory loss. We are currently seeking a skilled Building Maintenance Technician who has a background in all fields of maintenance to work at multiple sites.

Daily duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for carrying out a range of routine building maintenance and repair jobs.
• Accountable for compliance with the Health and Safety At Work Act, and overseeing subcontractors as part of planned preventative maintenance works.

Skills/Requirements:

• Able to demonstrate strong understanding of electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC systems plastering, decorating and carpentry skills is essential.
• Experience in building maintenance and general facilities infrastructure.
• Health and safety regulations experience and understanding.
• Full driving license.
• Out of hours work if agreed.
• Willingness to attend to maintenance issues if emergencies arise
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with a specified budget
• Able to work as part of a team with excellent communication skills
• Digitally confident; can comfortably operate mobile phone and tablets to view workload, emails, teams, and use of business systems

What we offer:

By joining our team, we offer you:

• An inclusive and supportive work environment
• Competitive pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Flexible options
• Generous annual leave, (28 days plus Bank Holidays rising with service)
• Family friendly policies
• Professional development opportunities
• Regular supervision and support

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Fundraising & Business Development Executive

Hybrid – North of England £35,821- £39,255 per annum Full Time Flexible closing date

Contract: Permanent Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join our team as a Fundraising and Business Development Executive. Within this role you will be responsible for securing funding and helping to implement our new Business Development strategy and develop and grow services for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired or deafblind across the UK.

If you are passionate about fundraising and have experience of grant fundraising and tender writing, we’d love to hear from you. This is a full-time role with flexible working. However, for the right candidate, we would consider fewer hours

As part of the role you will be:

• Identifying and securing new and existing fundraising and business development opportunities and income
• Helping to deliver our Business Development strategy
• Writing tenders and grant fundraising.

To be successful for this post:

• You will have experience of writing tenders.
• You will have experience of grant fundraising
• You will have experience and ability to build working relationships.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Habilitation Specialist -Sensory Services

Lincolnshire/Hybrid Working £28,980- £33,116 pro-rata per annum Flexible closing date

THIS VACANCY IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE REFER A FRIEND SCHEME

Contract: Permanent Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are seeking a Habilitation/Rehabilitation Specialist to support our Sensory Services team in Lincolnshire to make a difference in the lives of our service users and families who are Sight Impaired/Severely Sight Impaired children/young people/ adults.

As part of the role you will:

• Deliver mobility and independent living skills training to people / Children/Young People with Sight Impairment
• Deliver Braille training to service users
• Conduct assessments and create support plans
• Manage caseload and maintain accurate case records
• Work flexibly to meet service user needs
• Administrative duties/ statistics

To be successful for this post you will:

• Hold a Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) with Habilitation top up OR Diploma in Habilitation
• Have a Full UK driving license with own vehicle.
• Have experience working with adults and children/young people who are Sight/Severely Sight Impaired.
• Have a strong background in rehabilitation and mobility training (Sight Impairment)
• Hold a RWPN / Hab VI registration (fees covered by BID)

What we offer

By joining our team, we offer you:

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Generous annual leave, (28 days plus Bank Holidays rising with service)
• Family friendly policies
• Professional development opportunities
• Regular supervision and support

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Wellbeing Worker

Leeds £24, 694 per annum Full Time Flexible closing date

Contract: Fixed term until August 2028Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are seeking a Wellbeing Worker to join our team in Leeds. This is a full time position which is community-based offering assessments, support, information, advice, and guidance to sensory impaired people living in Leeds.

As part of the role you will:

• Do strengths-based assessments, support plans and risk assessments with service users including and where appropriate their carers/family members.
• To work in the community which includes a person’s home when needed.
• To undertake risk assessments and report safeguarding concerns without delay in accordance with BID’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Promote independent living by referring people to access universal credits, personal independence payments (PIP), housing welfare.

To be successful for this post, you will be:

• Able to communicate effectively with all people across the sensory spectrum
• Able to identify risks and conduct risk assessments to take appropriate actions
• Able to work independently, using initiative and be well organized, deal with conflicting demands on time and respond to deadline.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Lead Worker

Birmingham £24,694 per annum Full Time, 37 hours Maternity Cover 12 months

Contract: Fixed term until November 2026Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are recruiting for a Lead Worker to join our team and to deliver a city-wide support service to empower deaf citizens to live healthy, happy lives. This is a 12 month maternity cover position.

You will be working under the supervision of the Team Manager to deliver frontline services, maintaining high level of knowledge and be able to offer support with a range of needs such as:

• Improving Health and wellbeing
• Obtaining and maintaining accommodation
• Engaging and participating in the community/social groups
• Economic wellbeing – benefit/grant applications
• To provide high quality advice and guidance
• Unblocking barriers and supporting with access into external services such as health, wellbeing, employment preparation, social, and housing/debt advice to people with sensory loss.

To be successful for this post:

• You will have experience in working with individuals who have a hearing loss.
• You will have experience in undertaking client assessments and risk assessments.
• You will have experience providing advice and signposting clients to external agencies (e.g. Adult Social Care, Birmingham City Council).
• You will hold a BSL level 3 qualification or be a native Deaf BSL user.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Projects Manager

Birmingham £31,047 per annum Full Time, 37 hours Flexible Closing Date

Contract: PermanentClosing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

Are you an inspirational leader? We are seeking a dynamic individual to manage a range of community-based services in Birmingham.  These include Youth Service, Community Services and Neighbourhood Network Scheme partnerships with a view to taking on other potential projects in the future as appropriate.  You will be managing a highly trained and knowledgeable team of specialist Team Leaders/Service Leads and front-line employees in delivering support to individuals who are deaf, have a hearing loss or dual sensory loss, to achieve independent and fulfilled lives. 

As part of this role you will be:

• Ensuring effective service delivery and development of community-based services.
• Producing high quality statistics and reporting.
• Leading on contract/partner meetings.
• Supporting the Business Development Team in identifying and securing new funding opportunities

To be successful for this post:

• You will have experience of working with people who are deaf, hard of hearing or dual sensory loss.
• You will be able to communicate effectively with service users and professionals to deliver high quality support services.
• You will be able to communicate using British Sign Language at a minimum Level 2 standard.
• You will have leadership/management experience of delivering community-based services.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Equipment & Assistive Technology Officer

Leeds £25,446 per annum Full-time, 37 hours per week Flexible closing date

Contract: Fixed term until August 2028Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are seeking an Assistive Technology and Equipment Officer to provide a high quality, community-based service to people who have a sensory loss e.g. Adults and young people aged 16+ who are Sight Impaired, Severely Sight Impaired and Deafblind.

As part of the role you will be:

• Working within the community or in individual’s homes providing a person-centered service
• To do strengths-based assessments, support plan and risk assessment with service users including and where appropriate their carers/family members.
• Provide practical and impartial information and advice on technical equipment and be able to demonstrate and issue appropriate equipment for people who are hard of hearing
• Enable individuals to familiarise themselves with relevant products to enable access to digital services such as email and internet.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Able to communicate effectively with all people across the sensory spectrum.
• Able to undertake assessments and manage own case load
• Experienced in using databases.
• Knowledgeable and keep up to date with assistive technology that is useful to sensory impaired people
• Are flexible and prepared to travel around Leeds area
• Able to work independently, using initiative and be well organized, deal with conflicting demands on time and respond to deadline

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To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

BASS Administrator

Birmingham £23,555 pro-rata per annum Part-time, 15 hours per week Flexible closing date

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are looking for a Part Time Administrator to join our Advice & Support Service in Birmingham (BASS). This role is flexible with a combination of working from home and in the Birmingham office.

As part of the role you will:

• Dealing with incoming enquiries via the telephone, email and online and signposting to our other teams.
• Supporting the Team and Sensory Service Manager to collate statistical data, using spreadsheets and data recording systems to analyise information.
• To take the lead on creating content for BID’s Social Media pages, promoting the BASS service.

To be successful for this post:

• Be a proactive, organised individual. The role is demanding and it’s important you are motivated to support with contractual deadlines.
• Feel confident using and adapting spreadsheets to gather data. An excel/IT qualification is advantageous.
• Have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn British Sign Language.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Fundraising Executive

Hybrid/Remote in the North of England £35,821-£39,255 per annum Full-time, Flexible and reduced hours considered Flexible closing date

Contract: PermanentClosing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

Are you a passionate fundraiser looking for a new challenge? We’re recruiting to a brand-new Fundraising Executive role based in the north of England.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead income generation and help shape services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, or deafblind. You’ll drive grant fundraising, tenders, and wider fundraising initiatives working both independently and with teams across the organisation. Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and dedicated wellbeing support. Ready for your next challenge?

As part of the role you will:

• Help shape the future of our service and drive real change.
• Lead on income generation, design innovative fundraising initiatives and shape vital support for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired or deafblind.
• Play a key role in delivering our new Business Development strategy.

To be successful for this post:

• You will have a strong background in grant fundraising, tenders and broader income generation.
• You will have confidence to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• A creative and strategic mindset with a passion for inclusive services.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Information, Advice & Guidance Officer (Lead Worker)

Birmingham £24,694 per annum Full Time, 37 hours Maternity Cover 12 months

Contract: Fixed term until November 2026Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are recruiting for a Lead Worker to join our team and to deliver a city-wide support service to empower deaf citizens to live healthy, happy lives. This is a 12 month maternity cover position.

You will be working under the supervision of the Team Manager to deliver frontline services, maintaining high level of knowledge and be able to offer support with a range of needs such as:

• Improving Health and wellbeing
• Obtaining and maintaining accommodation
• Engaging and participating in the community/social groups
• Economic wellbeing – benefit/grant applications
• To provide high quality advice and guidance
• Unblocking barriers and supporting with access into external services such as health, wellbeing, employment preparation, social, and housing/debt advice to people with sensory loss.

To be successful for this post:

• You will have experience in working with individuals who have a hearing loss.
• You will have experience in undertaking client assessments and risk assessments.
• You will have experience providing advice and signposting clients to external agencies (e.g. Adult Social Care, Birmingham City Council).
• You will hold a BSL level 3 qualification or be a native Deaf BSL user.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more on our recruitment process & guidance page.

Sensory Equipment Officer

South/North Lakes Cumbria £24694.03 pro-rata per annum Part-time, 20 hours per week Flexible closing date

Contract: Permanent Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are looking for a dedicated and professional Sensory Equipment Officer to join our team, to deliver a high-quality service to our service users who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or have Hearing Loss in Cumbria- South Lakeland ensuring the best support and advice on technical equipment is provided to meet their individual needs.

As part of the role you will:

• Conducting assessments and provide technical equipment advice while maintaining professionalism and understanding risk management, safeguarding issues, and legislation.
• Proactively guide users to appropriate resources and manage stock control.
• Coordinate service user appointments with installation and repair services, conduct follow-up reviews, and reassess needs as required.
• Offer technical advice, stay updated with industry developments, attend relevant events, and adhere to organisational policies while promoting the BID mission statement and core values.

To be successful for this post:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management
• Understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations
• Commitment to continuous personal development and training

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Project Officer – Care Plus

Lincolnshire £26,255.69 pro-rata per annum Part-time, 15 hours per week Flexible closing date

Contract: PermanentClosing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are seeking a Project Officer to join our Care Plus team in Lincolnshire. This role is for 15 hours per week.

As part of the role you will be:

• Supporting the Care Plus team that provides a range of services to adults, children and young people that have a sensory impairment and associated disabilities within the area of Lincolnshire to improve the quality of life of service users.
• Managing support workers who are working with sensory impaired service users in accordance with individual support plans, provide support to service users’ to encourage and promote independent living within the community.

To be successful for this post:

• You will have excellent communication skills.
• You will have a minimum of level 2 of British Sign Language or native BSL user
• You will have great interpersonal skills,
• You will be highly organised.
• You must be flexible to the demands of the service.

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To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Specialist Mental Health Worker

Leeds £25,446 pro-rata per annum Part-time, 30 hours per week Flexible closing date

Contract: Fixed term until March 2027Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are looking for a Specialist Mental Health Worker to join our Leeds Sensory Service. This role is 30 hours per week providing one to one and group activities to improve sensory impaired people’s mental health.

The role includes the following duties:

• To be able to communicate effectively with service users who are profoundly Deaf sign language users, hard of hearing or those who are visually impaired or deafblind.
• To establish respectful, sensitive, professional relationships with service users, demonstrating awareness of the issues faced
• To complete assessment, support plans and risk assessments with service users

Some of the key skills and experience required for this role are:

• To have Mental health assessment skills including risk assessment and support plan
• To have the ability to provide emotional and practical support
• Experience of facilitating group, peer and self-advocacy sessions in the community.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.

Employer Engagement Officer

Leeds £26,256 per annum Full Time, 37 hours per week Flexible closing date

Contract: Fixed term until August 2027Closing date: Flexible  Interview date: TBC

We are seeking a full time Employer Engagement Worker to join our Leeds Sensory Service.

As part of the role you will:

• To identify and engage with key stakeholders including employers, DWP Job Centre Plus and training providers in order to build and maintain relationships. Build a bank of employers willing to provide live vacancies, work placements and training opportunities.
• Identify live job vacancies and opportunities advertised by other organisations and work with the in house employment team to ensure these job vacancies are shared with their clients.
• To attend networking events including breakfast meetings and jobs fairs in order to promote the service.

To be successful for this post:

• Excellent Communication and presentation skills
• Able to promote the service, and encourage organisations and sensory impaired people to access the project
• Have the skills to work directly with sensory impaired people providing one to one support when needed.

Apply now

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.