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Careers at Cerebral Palsy Cymru

We are Cerebral Palsy Cymru. We are a Welsh children’s charity and national Centre of Excellence that provides specialist therapy and support to children and families across Wales living with cerebral palsy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of all children in Wales living with cerebral palsy. 

Our values as a team

To ensure families are at the heart of our organisation

To work in partnership with families and community teams

To deliver the highest quality in everything we do

To work with the highest levels of integrity

Click here to read more about our mission, vision and values.

About our team

Because we know. Together we can make a difference.

Our Therapy team

Our therapy is provided by our specialist team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists who work in a transdisciplinary way so that each baby and child benefits from their combined knowledge and skills.

We currently have 14 therapists who work directly with children and young people from across Wales. Some members of our therapy team have been working with Cerebral Palsy Cymru for over 20 years, whilst others have more recently joined the team, bringing recent experience from working in the NHS. 

Our Operations team

Our Operations team leads in central areas of our organisation from Finance to IT, HR to Appointments, and everything in-between.

They manage the Reception in our children’s centre and provide key support that underpins the work of all the other teams at Cerebral Palsy Cymru, ensuring that the work of the charity is a success. We also have a dedicated Family Support Coordinator who provides practical advice and emotional support to those families who need it. 

 

Our Fundraising and Communications team

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to ensure we can continue our vital work.

Our Fundraising and Communications team is responsible, along with the Retail team, for raising around 80% of the funding we need each year to deliver our current level of service. We work across the different areas of income generation from Trusts and Legacies, Individual Giving to Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Events, and Digital fundraising. 

Our Communications team also lead on our charity's brand, marketing, communications and all things digital such as our website and social media channels. 

Our Retail team

The retail team are the backbone of our charity shops that help generate a third of our overall fundraised income. Our retail outlets consist of four charity shops across Cardiff and South Wales, and an online charity shop powered by Thriftify.

Our retail team work closely with our enthusiastic team of volunteers who help run our charity shops. It really can be said that no two days are ever the same in the wonderful world of charity retail!

 

Current vacancies and opportunities

All our current vacancies and opportunities are listed below.

We are constantly evolving as a charity, so please continue to check back regularly and follow us on social media for the latest opportunities to join our team.

 

Current Vacancies

Seicolegydd Clinigol

Dyma gyfle gwych i Seicolegydd Clinigol rhan-amser weithio fel rhan o dîm amlddisgyblaethol yn sefydliad Parlys yr Ymennydd Cymru, gan roi cymorth ac asesiadau seicolegol i blant gyda pharlys yr ymennydd a'u teuluoedd.

Mae Parlys yr Ymennydd Cymru yn elusen i blant yng Nghymru ac yn Ganolfan Ragoriaeth genedlaethol sy'n cynnig therapi a chymorth arbenigol i blant a theuluoedd ledled Cymru sy’n byw gyda pharlys yr ymennydd. Ein cenhadaeth yw gwella ansawdd bywyd pob plentyn sy’n byw gyda pharlys yr ymennydd yng Nghymru.

Hoffem gynnig mwy o gymorth i deuluoedd, yn enwedig y rhai sydd ar ein rhaglen ymyriad cynnar, o ran eu helpu i reoli'r cyfnod trawmatig maent yn mynd trwyddo'n aml a helpu eu plentyn i gael y fantais fwyaf posibl o'r therapi a gynigiwn. Bydd y rôl yn cynnwys cynnal asesiadau ac ymyriadau arbenigol fel y bo'n briodol i oedolion a phlant, yn ogystal â gweithio gyda iechyd meddwl rhiant-baban. Byddwch hefyd yn rhoi arweinyddiaeth glinigol i ddatblygu gofal seicolegol effeithiol fel rhan o dîm amlddisgyblaethol, gan ddarparu gwasanaethau i blant gyda pharlys yr ymennydd a'u teuluoedd. Gan adrodd i'r Pennaeth Therapi, byddwch yn gweithio'n agos gyda'n tîm Therapi a'n Cydlynydd Cymorth i Deuluoedd.

Mae’r rôl hon wedi’i hariannu’n garedig gan Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol.

Oriau: 0.1 cyfwerth ag amser cyflawn / 3.5 diwrnod yr wythnos

Cytundeb: Cyfnod penodol gyda'r potensial am leoliad parhaol

Cyflog: £67,000 y flwyddyn (cyfwerth ag amser cyflawn), pro rata ar gyfer oriau rhan-amser.

Lleoliad: Canolfan plant Parlys yr Ymennydd Cymru yn Llanisien, Caerdydd gyda'r opsiwn i weithio'n hybrid.

Dyddiad cau'r cais: Penagored. 

Er mwyn gwneud cais am y rôl hon, anfonwch e-bost yn cynnwys eich ffurflen gais wedi'i chwblhau i hr@cerebralpalsycymru.org 

Disgrifiad Swydd 

Llenwi'r ffurflen gais hon

 

Clinical Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Clinical Psychologist to work as part of a multidisciplinary team at Cerebral Palsy Cymru, providing psychological support and assessment for children with cerebral palsy and their families. 

Cerebral Palsy Cymru is a Welsh children’s charity and national Centre of Excellence that provides specialist therapy and support to children and families across Wales living with cerebral palsy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of all children in Wales living with cerebral palsy. 

We would like to provide more support for families, particularly those on our early intervention programme, in terms of helping them to manage the often traumatic period they go through and support their child to gain the maximum benefit from the therapy that we provide. The role will include assessment and specialist interventions as appropriate for both adults and children as well as working with parent-infant mental health. You will also provide clinical leadership to the development of effective psychological care as part of a multidisciplinary team providing services for children with cerebral palsy and their families. Reporting to the Head of therapy, you will work closely with our Therapy team and our Family Support Coordinator. 

This role has been kindly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Hours: 0.1 WTE / 3.5 hours per week 

Contract: Fixed-term with potential for permanent placement 

Salary: £67,000 per annum (FTE), pro rata for part time hours - £6,513.88 per annum

Location: Cerebral Palsy Cymru's children centre in Llanishen, Cardiff with the option of hybrid working.  

Application deadline: Open-ended.  

To apply for this role, please email your completed application form to hr@cerebralpalsycymru.org  

Clinical Psychologist Job Decription English

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Corporate Fundraising Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional fundraiser to join an ambitious and passionate Welsh children’s charity and play a pivotal role in helping the charity grow its services for children and families in Wales living with cerebral palsy.  

We are an ambitious, passionate, hardworking, and friendly team who are motivated by the life-changing difference we make. We are looking for someone who excels at relationship fundraising and who has specialist experience of securing and stewarding corporate partnerships and sponsorships.  

This role offers the opportunity for line management of the Community and Events Fundraiser, helping shape the future of our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department. 

At Cerebral Palsy Cymru, we wholeheartedly believe in work-life balance. The Corporate Fundraising Manager role offers you the option to work flexibly and part-time, if required, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. 

 

Hours: Full-time/ 36 hours per week with occasional weekend and evening work (Part-time/alternative hours will be considered) 

Contract: Permanent (probationary period of six months) 

Salary: Up to £30k (subject to discussion) 

Location: Based at our Children’s Centre in Llanishen, Cardiff however we operate a flexible hybrid model which includes home working  

 

We would encourage the opportunity for an informal chat prior to application. If you have any questions about the role or want to speak to a member of the team about the post, please contact Marie Wood on 02920 522600.  

To apply for this role, please email your completed application form to HR@cerebralpalsycymru.org 

Corporate Fundraising Manager Job Description

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Shop Manager

This exciting new role of Shop Manager is suited to someone with extensive retail experience, ideally in charity retail. They will be responsible for running our newest and largest pre-loved store situated in Whitchurch, Cardiff and will lead on stock management, merchandising, gift aid and all other aspects of running a busy, vibrant flagship shop. They will work with volunteers, as well as other staff, and be able to deal confidently with customers, donors, and charity supporters.

 

Hours: Full time (36.25 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent (probationary period of six months)

Salary: £11.43 per hour (£21,546.49 per annum)

Location: Cerebral Palsy Cymru Charity Shop in Whitchurch  

Application deadline: Sunday 31st December 2023 at midnight

Interview date: Monday 8th January 2023

 

To apply for this role, please email your completed application form to HR@cerebralpalsycymru.org 

Shop Manager Job Description

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Deputy Shop Manager

This exciting new role of Deputy Shop Manager is suited to someone with retail experience, ideally in charity retail. They will be responsible for running the newest and largest of our pre-loved shops in Whitchurch, Cardiff and deputising for the Shop Manager. They will need to be able to work with volunteers, as well as other staff, and be able to deal confidently with customers, donors and charity supporters.

 

Hours: Part time / 14.5 hours (i.e. 2 days per week, worked flexibly between Monday and Saturday.) There is also the opportunity for over time.

Contract: Permanent (probationary period of six months)

Salary: £10.90 per hour (£8,218.60 per annum)

Location: Cerebral Palsy Cymru Charity Shop in Whitchurch  

Application deadline: Sunday 31st December 2023 at midnight

Interview date: Monday 8th January 2023

 

To apply for this role, please email your completed application form to HR@cerebralpalsycymru.org 

Deputy Shop Manager Job Description

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Ecommerce Assistant

Please note: this is an unpaid, voluntary role. 

Due to the growth in our e-commerce department, we have an exciting opportunity available for one or two volunteers to take on new roles as E-commerce assistants. 

This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to learn more about e-commerce and online charity retail. No previous experience in a similar role is necessary as full training will be provided, all you need is an interest in sustainable fashion, charity retail and online sales. 

For more information and to apply for this role, please see the links below. 

Ecommerce Assistant Job Description. 

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Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering at Cerebral Palsy Cymru can be a hugely enjoyable and rewarding experience! Not only will you learn new skills and meet new friends, but you will also be helping us make a life-changing difference to children and families across Wales living with cerebral palsy. 

Volunteering opportunities include: 

• Volunteering as part of our retail team in one of our 4 charity shops
• Helping us with fundraising events 
• Administrative and work experience opportunities at our children's centre in Llanishen 
• Assisting our Ecommerce team with our online charity shop powered by Thriftify 

To find out more about our current volunteering opportunities, please click here. 

 

 

Employee benefits

Cerebral Palsy Cymru recognises that being a rewarding place to work means more than just a job. Our benefits and the rewards that we offer our team reflect this.

• Work-life balance is important to us and so we offer 28 days annual leave per annum, which increases with 5 and then 10 years’ continuous service.
• Employees are able to opt into our company pension scheme with 5% employer contributions (when matched by the employee) and access to the NHS pension scheme for those eligible.
• We have extended maternity pay, and other family-friendly leave initiatives including paternity leave, parental leave, and adoption leave.
• We have a number of well-being initiatives across the staff team and encourage employees to take a ‘well-being hour’ each week.
• We support employees who want to request flexible working hours.
• We have generous sick pay policies.
• We can offer hybrid working opportunities for roles where part home working is possible.
• We have car and secure bicycle parking on site.
• We have staff development opportunities and have previously funded study opportunities for staff across all teams.

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