Vacancies

 

Back-Up works with people who have sustained a spinal cord injury, building their self confidence and motivation by offering a range of services that challenge people’s perceptions of their disability.

 

Spinal Injuries Liaison

(Part time, £20k-£23k)

Are you motivated, organised, able to develop strong relationships with your peers as well as health professionals in various spinal centres?

Back-Up is a growing, dynamic and equal opportunities employer with the interest of spinally injured people at the heart of our work.

 

We are looking to fill a position in our Spinal Injury Liaison team based in Wandsworth. The role is primarily to support people with spinal injury, both in and out of hospital, through their adjustment back to a fulfilling life. This includes developing relationships between Back-Up and designated UK spinal centres, and coordinating activity in conjunction with these centres. The role is part time and salary is FTE £20k - £23k based on experience.  We encourage people with a spinal injury to apply.

To apply please contact: maria@backuptrust.org.uk / 0208 875 1805

Closing date for applications is 10am, Tuesday 27th  May.

 

 

Volunteer

The support of volunteers is key to Back-Up, making a difference to those with spinal cord injury. Below are some ways in which you can volunteer but if you have other skills e.g. good at photography, are a qualified instructor of some sort or have a passion you think we could make use of, contact

“I went on my first course as a buddy expecting to help others, but it also inspired me to improve the quality of my own life when I got back.”Buddy (25) Operations Manager

Back-Up Buddy
For able bodied volunteers that can give up time to attend a day, weekend or week long course and assist in outdoor activities such as skiing, kayaking, water-skiing, hillwalking etc
Nurse
Nurses are needed on all courses to provide medical assistance if needed
Carer
Qualified carers with experience in SCI needed for our week long residential courses
Spinally injured mentor
Have life skills that you think would be helpful to someone else coming to terms with their injury?
Wheelchair skills trainer
Are you a tetra or para with good wheelchair skills and would like to train others on how to tackle ramps, steps or curbs?
Spinally injured youth visitor
Could you visit your local spinal centre and talk to a child or teenager?
Fundraising

Spinally injured or able bodied volunteers are always needed to help with fundraising committees or help at an event.