Brainkind

2 job(s) at Brainkind

Brainkind City, Leeds
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
An exciting opening has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated specialist physiotherapist with neurological experience to join our team at Daniel Yorath House in Leeds. This post would offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a leadership role as well as to be an integral part of an excellent team that provides comprehensive rehabilitation and support to our residents. Why join us? Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. About us: Daniel Yorath House is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Leeds, providing innovative neuro rehabilitation and person centred support to enable people to thrive after brain injury. The ideal candidate must be a HCPC registered physiotherapist and have neurological, respiratory and management experience at a Senior (Band 7 equivalent) level. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of staff within the service and provide support to staff as required To provide on-site leadership for the team and take an active role in service developments through the use of service user participation strategies, peer review, audit, and evaluation of outcome measures Responsible for overseeing service delivery from referral to discharge to ensure treatment programmes are planned and delivered effectively To maintain an awareness of the caseloads of the team to ensure the most effective and efficient service is provided. To be responsible for leading clinical governance activity within the team with regard to clinical risk management and for implementing clinical governance policies, standards and guidelines. Responsible for ensuring a high standard of service, delivered within local and national guidelines and within the resources available. To ensure documentation produced by other members of the team is in line with professional and Brainkind standards To be responsible to chair interdisciplinary team meetings and review meetings as appropriate To work with other professionals in managing operational issues of services which cross organisational boundaries To assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapy intervention to meet the assessed needs of service users To monitor attendance of mandatory and other required training for members of team To improve own and others research and development skills through participation in audit projects About you: Suitable applicants will have a degree/diploma within physiotherapy and be HCPC registered. Relevant post-registration training and experience and relevant leadership experience and training in a health/social care setting Evidence of Continued Professional Development Proven experience of working in an appropriate service across healthcare settings Experience of working with clients with moderate to advanced neurological disease and disability Demonstrable experience of evidence-based practice, research, audit and outcome measures Highly specialist knowledge and application of neurological therapy assessments and interventions using complex level clinical reasoning. Seating and postural care experience desirable and respiratory competency essential Evidence of managing a team of staff including setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues Rewards: You can look forward to excellent benefits including: A competitive salary of £49,387 - £56,515 per annum FTE 38 Days AL (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata) Buy/Sell up to 5 days AL each year Simply Health Plan; helps to cover the cost of routine healthcare treatments. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Company Pension Group life assurance Eye voucher scheme Long service and staff awards Free parking We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
Brainkind Burgess Hill, Sussex
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Philanthropy Manager Location: York or Burgess Hill / Hybrid Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE Hours: 35hrs per week Why join us? Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. MAIN PURPOSE: The Philanthropy Manager will lead the development and delivery of Brainkind s capital fundraising initiatives, cultivate and steward high-net-worth individuals, and grow strategic corporate partnerships. The role will play a critical part in securing transformational gifts, building long-term philanthropic relationships, and developing sustainable income streams to support capital developments and service expansion. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some exciting projects and really make a difference to people we support. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Responsibilities 1. Capital Fundraising Leadership Develop and deliver capital fundraising strategies to support major infrastructure and service development projects. Create compelling cases for support aligned to organisational strategy and impact. Identify and secure major gifts (£25k+) to support capital appeals. Work closely with senior leadership and Trustees to activate networks and fundraising influence. Monitor and report on capital fundraising performance against agreed targets. 2. High-Net-Worth Individual (HNW) Engagement Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and prospective major donors. Identify, research, and cultivate new prospects through networking, events, and relationship mapping. Develop bespoke engagement and stewardship plans for each donor. Lead face-to-face solicitations and gift negotiations. Deliver exceptional stewardship to maximise lifetime value and long-term engagement. 3. Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships Develop and implement a corporate fundraising strategy aligned to Brainkind s mission and values. Secure new corporate partnerships including strategic, multi-year, and employee engagement partnerships. Develop sponsorship opportunities linked to capital projects, events, and services. Manage key account relationships and ensure high-quality reporting and impact demonstration. Explore cause-related marketing and CSR partnership opportunities. 4. Strategy & Collaboration Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy and annual income planning. Collaborate with communications and service teams to develop impactful donor materials. Ensure accurate record-keeping and pipeline management using CRM systems. Maintain compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice To undertake any other duties as may from time to time be specified by Brainkind that is within the level and responsibility appropriate to the grade of post. ABOUT YOU: Strong understanding of major gift fundraising techniques and donor cultivation cycles. Financial literacy and ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts. Competence in CRM systems and pipeline management. Significant experience in major donor fundraising and/or capital appeals. Experience managing high-value donor relationships and corporate partnerships. Experience developing fundraising strategies and delivering against income targets. Be able to research, identify and build on opportunities for fundraising initiatives. An understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and an alignment to Brainkinds values REWARDS: You can look forward to excellent benefits including: A competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata) Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave. Health Cash Plan Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance. Eye voucher scheme Free parking Company Pension Long Service and Staff Awards We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals. To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.