Job vacancies Aspire is a national charity that provides practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury. Through its projects and programmes, Aspire offers support to the 40,000 people living with a spinal cord injury in the UK. To deliver this we employ around 130 remarkable people. We are proud to be 18th in the Sunday Times list of Top 100 Not-for-Profit Organisations to work for. Aspire is a Disability Confident Employer and we actively look to recruit disabled people. If you require support to complete your application or have any queries please contact Tasha Webster, Director of Operations via email [email protected] or by telephone 020 8420 6716. Welfare Benefits Advisor (Part Time) We have a vacancy within our Welfare Benefits Service for an experienced and motivated Welfare Benefits Advisor. This is a busy role for an Advisor looking to specialise their skills and knowledge working with disabled people. The ideal person will have - At least 2 years experience of delivering welfare benefits advice and managing a caseload Detailed and up to date knowledge of welfare benefits and the Welfare Reforms An understanding of the issues faced by our clients If you have the necessary skills, commitment and resilience this is a great opportunity to progress your career amongst a highly experienced and supportive team. We would consider combining this role with the Money Advisor Vacancy for the right candidate. Find out more and apply Download Job Description Closing Date 31st August 2018 Money Advisor (Part Time) Every eight hours in the UK, someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury. Aspire provides practical help to all who are affected and this new position will form a vital component of the support that we are able to provide. We are looking for an experienced money advice or debt caseworker who can provide telephone-based support to our clients. Working with our busy Welfare Benefits team, you’ll have excellent communication skills, be extremely organised and be confident analysing problems and providing solutions. An ability to empathise with our clients and negotiate with third-parties on their behalf is essential. As a new role, there will be scope to help define the support we provide and make a real difference to the lives of so many people. We would consider combining this role with the Money Advisor Vacancy for the right candidate. Download Job Description Find out more and apply Closing Date 31st August 2018 Housing Advisor (Part Time) Every eight hours in the UK, someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury. Aspire provides practical help to all who are affected and our Housing Case Management team are at the heart of the support we provide.We are looking for someone with experience of the housing sector who can use their knowledge to offer telephone-based advice and support to those who need it. Working in a small team, you'll be comfortable negotiating with local authorities, helping clients complete paperwork and talking people through the complex housing issues they face. An ability to empathise with our clients and be tenacious on their behalf is essential. In return, you will be part of a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the many people that come to us for help. Download Job Description Find out more and apply Closing Date 26th August 2018 Housing Case Officer Every eight hours in the UK, someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury. Aspire provides practical help to all who are affected and our Housing Case Management team are at the heart of the support we provide. We are looking for someone to join our busy team, taking initial enquiries from clients and ensuring that they are handled appropriately. You will be extremely organised, have excellent communication skills and a desire to learn. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills and will see you involved in every stage of the clients' interaction with Aspire, including responsibility for evaluating the success of our support. Download Job Description Find out more and apply Closing Date 26th August 2018 Aspire employee benefits include: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays 3% Pension contribution Free membership to Aspire Leisure Centre Life Assurance (3 x salary in event of death whilst employed at Aspire) Childcare Vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Payroll Giving Scheme Various training and development opportunities