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The National Deaf Children’s Society
Policy and Practice Adviser (social care)
Home based £32,818–£38,764 per annumLondon office based £35,672–£41,617 per annum
Two year fixed term contract
35 hours per week
Are you a social worker with experience of working with deaf children? Do you want to support our local and national campaign work to improve services for deaf young people across the UK? If you join us, you’ll also be asked to prepare guidance for professionals, NDCS staff and parents on social care services for deaf children, and when appropriate, you’ll provide advice to NDCS’s family officers and our helpline on particular issues facing families.
You will be an experienced practitioner with a good understanding of social care policy. You will have a strong interest in influencing local and national policies affecting children and young people. You will have the ability to write clear advice and guidance for deaf young people and their parents. NDCS has a strong record of policy and campaigning success – and you can help us to achieve more. This is an exciting opportunity for an expert to join us and help break down the barriers facing deaf young people.
For an application pack please ring our recruitment line on 020 7253 9006 or 020 7490 8656 (minicom). Alternatively, you can download an application pack by visiting our website at www.ndcs.org.uk or fax 020 7251 5020 or email recruitment@ndcs.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 9 March 2012.
We expect interviews to be held in London on Wednesday 28 March 2012.
NDCS is aiming to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting work-life balance amongst its staff.
NDCS is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.
The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779).
