Want To Join Us?
By coming to work or volunteer for Headway Bath & District, you’ll be joining a team of dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate people committed to improving the lives of those affected by brain injuries in our local communities. See below for our current vacancies.
Paid Positions
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JOB DETAILS
JOB DETAILS
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours of work: 21 hours per week (hours/days flexible) with potential for overtime
Job Type: Fixed term contract 12 months (likely to be extended if funding available)
Pay: £13.26 per hour
Job benefits: 32 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), time off in lieu, pension scheme, regular training and supervision.
*This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance
*A car driver with access to own vehicle is required for this post
Application Deadline: Monday 2nd March 2026
JOB PURPOSE
To support people with acquired brain injuries in their rehabilitation and recovery, helping them develop independent living skills, cognitive abilities and social engagement to maximise independence and quality of life.
The role involves planning and delivering activities, providing 1:1 and group support, and working across the day centre, clients’ homes and the community within BANES and North/West Wiltshire. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs, manage risk, monitor progress and contribute as part of a supportive team.
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JOB DETAILS
JOB DETAILS
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours of work: 21 – 35 hours per week (dependent on your circumstances)
Job Type: Fixed term contract 12 months (likely to be extended depending on funding)
Pay: £14.21 per hour
Job benefits: 32 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), time off in lieu, pension scheme, regular training and supervision.
Requirements:
* 3 years of proven experience of working with people who have physical, emotional, or cognitive difficulties
* Experience planning and leading group sessions
* A car driver with access to own vehicle is required for this post
* This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance
Application Deadline: 24th Feb 2026
JOB PURPOSE
To plan and implement cognitive and other activities for our day centres.
To deputise for the Day Centre Coordinator and run the day centre when needed
To mentor rehabilitation assistants and spread best practice amongst the team.
To assist people with acquired brain injuries in their rehabilitation and recovery by supporting them to improve independent living skills, cognitive rehabilitation, and social engagement, to maximise independence and quality of life.
Duties are conducted either within our day centre, in individuals’ homes or out in the community, across the BANES and North/ West Wiltshire regions
To listen to and understand the needs of clients and help agree and create support plans and follow through with them over time.
To understand the risk management process including identifying safeguarding concerns and preparing risk assessments
To monitor progress and update support plans / goals on a regular basis.
To adhere to all reporting processes.
To work as an effective member of a supportive and cohesive team.
No paid roles are available at this time.
Volunteer Roles
No trustee roles are available at this time.
Other Volunteer Roles
We are always looking for volunteers to support across different areas of the charity, including day centre support workers, activity leaders, drivers, admin functions, fundraising, research tasks/projects, among other opportunities.
Currently we are seeking volunteers to support our Tuesday day centres and our Thursday activity groups. If you think you could help then please get in touch!