Careers
Casual [Bank] Minibus Driver​
Reports to: Transport Manager
Location: Downham, Lewisham
Contract: Permanent, Zero-hours
Hours of work: Split shifts from 07.30 – 09.30 & 15.30 – 17.30, Monday – Friday
Salary: £13.85 per hour (London Living Wage)
Benefits:
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27 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
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5% contributory pension
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Employee healthcare scheme (Simply Health)
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Interest free loan scheme
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Staff discount at our trading subsidiary, Ignition Brewery
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Job Purpose​
Brighter Horizons runs day services for neurodivergent adults and people with autism and learning disabilities, offering educational, social and leisure activities through a combination of centre and community-based provision. We are looking for a flexible and dedicated driver to join our Transport team on a 0-hour contract basis. The role involves transporting our service users to and from our Community Centre or community activities using our minibus. As part of your responsibilities, you will help ensure that service users are safely picked up and dropped off, providing a comfortable and supportive environment during the journey.
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For more information or to discuss your suitability for the role please contact Kimolee Irving, HR & Administrator by email to kim@brighter-horizons.org or on 020 8698 8858.
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Working or volunteering at Brighter Horizons is more than just a job.
We believe that all adults, irrespective of ability or disability have a right to be part of their community and to live a full and active life. What we do every day makes a difference. It gives people a voice and a space to be themselves. It puts people on the map.
Every day is a new commitment to people who have a learning disability and to their families.
Every day we challenge discrimination and everyone who works here is an agitator for change.
Volunteer Treasurer & Trustee
We are looking for a team player with experience of finance and fundraising best practice, preferably within the charity sector, to join our Board of Trustees.
As we continue to expand our services, our new Treasurer will help us to develop our procedures and strategies to ensure we maintain good governance. Applicants must also be prepared to take on the wider responsibilities of becoming a charity Trustee.
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We are committed to increasing the diversity of our Board and making sure that we best reflect the people and families we serve. For this reason, we would particularly welcome applications from people who have a disability.
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Role Type: Volunteer
Approx Hours Per Week: Approximately 5 hours per week (initially) plus bi-monthly committee meetings
Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 08 April 2024
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This is a hands on role which requires close working with our CEO, Finance Manager, Chair of Trustees and Accountants. You will help us to review and implement new financial processes and budgeting procedures, develop new investment and fundraising policies and ensure that we operate in line with best practice. As a Trustee you will also contribute to the organisations wider mission and strategy and oversee the running of the Charity.
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If you are looking to use your skills to give back to your local community or to support a cause that you are passionate about and have experience in financial management or in establishing sound financial procedures, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing charity.
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Please note that we have a full time Finance Manager who manages our day to day finances so our Treasurer will not be responsible for book keeping or other administrative functions.
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Download the role description to find out more.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to be a Trustee with us, to our CEO, Dave King at dave@brighter-horizons.org
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Social Enterprise Roles
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We sometimes have jobs available at our social enterprise, Ignition Brewery.
Check out Ignition to see what they have available.
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Social Enterprise Roles
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We sometimes have jobs available at our social enterprise, Ignition Brewery.
Check out Ignition to see what they have available.
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