Jobs in Woking, United Kingdom

• Remote: Home based, with some travel where required.
• Closing 28th April 2025
• Advertised from 13th March 2025
• 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE = £27,450 per annum). Working hours to be agreed, flexible. Due to the timing of our groups, some evening work will be required as an essential part of this role (average 1-2 / week). 12 months contract (with a view to extension, funding dependent)

SWAN is an autistic-led Charity run for and by autistic women, girls and non-binary people across Scotland.

The post holder will deliver a range of neuro-affirming services and support for autistic women and non-binary people, as well as training and workshops for professionals and allies wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding of autistic people.

The postholder will have at least 2 years’ relevant experience (e.g. group facilitation, 1-2-1 support, peer support, training delivery and/or working with autistic people or other marginalized communities).

For this Lived Experience role, it is essential that the Project Worker is autistic (by formal diagnosis or self-identified). You will need to be comfortable with openly disclosing and discussing related experiences in group and open online sessions, public and professional meetings and in a training context.

SWAN is a small but very active Charity, so multitasking, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and function well at busy times are key. The role is interesting and varied and there are opportunities to develop the post in line with your strengths and skills.

SWAN offers staff a neuro-inclusive working environment, and takes a proactive, neuro-affirming approach to adjustments, support and flexible working which seeks to remove barriers and enable you to work to the best of your strengths and abilities.

You can find more information about SWAN on our website and in our Strategy.

Download the Recruitment Pack for full details of what the role involves, the skills and experience we are looking for, and what SWAN can offer you as an employer.

To apply for the role, please email us:

• A Covering Letter (of 1 to 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and your suitability for the role, based on the information in the Recruitment Pack.

Interviews will be held on 13th and 14th May. Interview questions will be provided in advance.

CLOSING DATE for APPLICATIONS: 8am Monday 28th April 2025.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience.

Why you should want to work with us?

• We operate a 4-day working week, which means full time is 28 hours.
• Our annual leave entitlement is 22.5 days a year, including public holidays.
• We are committed to supporting staff development through training and coaching opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative and feminist team and board.

Location: Flexible / Hybrid (Glasgow and Edinburgh based). Outreach to locations if/as required. Due to the needs of our service delivery this is an in-person, on-location role.

The applicant must have a minimum of SVQ Level III in Social Care or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education. All the above posts involve unsocial and flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Successful applicants will be subjected to disclosure checks through the PVG Scheme. ‘Women only need apply for these posts under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010’.

At CHAS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a well-respected and widely recognised charity, we are passionate about creating a culture where learning, growth, and feedback thrive—helping our teams be their very best as they support those who need us most.

We’re looking for an innovative and knowledgeable Learning & Organisational Development Manager to join our People team. This is an exciting and autonomous role in a small but ambitious team, where you will work alongside another L&OD Manager and our L&OD Adviser, reporting to the Head of People. You’ll have the opportunity to shape learning and development across all our locations, working with incredible colleagues to support them on their learning journeys.

• Drive forward a culture of learning and feedback, ensuring personal and professional development is embedded across the organisation.
• Design and deliver impactful L&OD initiatives that align with our organisational goals and People strategy.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams, supporting them to thrive.
• Work alongside our talented volunteers and staff to leverage their knowledge and skills.
• Encourage creativity and innovation, using your expertise to empower our teams to embrace innovations in L&OD.

• A passionate and creative L&OD professional who thrives on making a difference.
• A coaching-led approach, empowering colleagues to reach their full potential.
• Strong expertise in organisational development, leadership development, and learning strategies.
• Someone who is excited to shape and influence our learning culture in a values-driven, people-focused organisation.

• Flexible Working: we embrace flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, typically operating in a hybrid manner with meaningful time onsite. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you! This role can be based in Edinburgh, Stepps, Rachel House in Kinross or Robin House in Balloch. Frequent travel between sites and in-person training delivery is expected.
• Professional Growth: This influential role provides exposure across the entire organisation, including direct collaboration with senior leaders and the CEO. You'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact, with support to continuously grow and enhance your skills.
• Leadership commitment to growing a learning culture: Investment in developing and delivering a first-class L&OD experience for CHAS colleagues.
• Supportive peers as part of a high-performing, valued team, you'll have the support and opportunity to collaborate with the L&OD team, wider People Team, and stakeholders across CHAS.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.