Work with us
Join the Talkback team
There are lots of ways to get involved with Talkback. Whether you’re looking for your next career opportunity or would like to give your time as a volunteer, you’ll be helping us support autistic people and those with learning disabilities to build confidence, independence and fulfilling lives.
Current Vacancies
Learning Disability Project Worker
If you want to make a lasting difference we want to talk to you
Do you have a passion for making the difference to someone’s life? Do you have patience and a good sense of fun? Do you wonder what it would be like to be able to help people learn life skills and practical areas so they can live independently.
- Salary: £24,880 p.a. (pro rata for part time staff)
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Hours: Full or Part time (a minimum of 3 days a week)
No shift work or evening/weekend work
We work with people with learning disabilities and also autistic people in a variety of settings. At Talkback our Vision is ‘To help people with a learning disability and autistic people embrace new opportunities, lead the fulfilling lives they want and actively contribute to their local community.”
Our Project Workers are key to our work and are responsible for delivering instructive, fun, and engaging sessions that enable people to progress and develop their independence.
We work in a variety of areas from social & life skills training, sports & wellbeing, men’s and women’s groups, a drama group which puts on regular shows, an upcycling & woodwork enterprise, gardening & allotment groups, work experience and a creative arts group.
We embrace staff from different working backgrounds who can use their experience and talents to benefit the lives of people with a learning disability or autism. If you have the passion and desire, we can provide the training and support as life skills are our staff’s most important strength.
As part of the role, you will work across Buckinghamshire at both our High Wycombe and Aylesbury locations.
To succeed you will be able to work as part of a team and independently and have a ‘can do’ attitude with good communication skills.
You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with our people is the most rewarding and fulfilling role I’ve ever had’
Please download and complete the application form and send it to
people.services@talkback-uk.
Post-16, NOCN, Progression & Quality Administrator
Help us create positive outcomes for young people through excellent organisation, coordination and support.
Are you highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about making a difference? Do you enjoy keeping things running smoothly, managing information and supporting teams to deliver their best work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
- Salary: £14,928.00 per annum based on 3 days a week.
- Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week
At Talkback, we support people with learning disabilities and autistic people to embrace new opportunities, develop their independence and lead fulfilling lives. Our Post-16 programmes, Supported Internships and Accessible Workshop provision all play an important role in helping young people build skills, confidence and opportunities for the future.
We are looking for a Post-16, NOCN, Progression & Quality Administrator to help coordinate the systems, administration and quality assurance processes that underpin these services.
About the role
Working closely with our Head of Young People Services and wider teams, you will help ensure that learner records, qualification documentation, annual reviews and compliance processes are accurate, up to date and effectively managed.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating NOCN centre administration, supporting quality assurance and audit processes, maintaining learner and training records, and organising annual reviews across our Post-16 provision.
You will also provide administrative support to our Accessible Workshop, assist with meetings and events, and work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external organisations.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with strong administrative and organisational experience who can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and communicate confidently with a wide range of people.
You’ll be comfortable working with databases, Microsoft Office and electronic record systems, with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
Experience with awarding body systems such as NOCN, qualification administration and quality assurance processes is important. Experience within education, training, supported internships or social care would also be an advantage.
Above all, you’ll share our commitment to inclusion, working collaboratively and achieving positive outcomes for the young people we support.
Interested in joining our team?
If you’re looking for a rewarding part-time role where your organisational skills can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to people.service@talkback-uk.com. Our HR team will then be in touch with further information about the application process.
Please download the full job description and person specification below for more information about the role and its requirements.
Volunteering
Would you like to make a real difference to people with learning disabilities and autistic people?
At Talkback, we need volunteers to be able to keep giving our Talkback members the opportunities they deserve. Could you make a real difference to people’s lives while having fun, making new friends, and learning new skills along the way? Take a look at our volunteers video to find out more.
Current Opportunties
The Accessible Workshop
Weekdays, 9.30am and 3.30pm, High Wycombe
We are looking for a volunteer to help at our social enterprise, the Accessible workshop. We are looking for someone who has knowledge, interest or experience of DIY, woodworking, craft or trade skills.
The Talkback Drama Group
Weekdays, 9.30am and 3.30pm, Aylesbury
We are seeking a volunteer to work with our drama group to support the group leaders, helping members to have fun and get as much from the group as possible. And even build sets!
What do we need and what do we offer?
For all roles, volunteers will need to undertake a DBS for the role, which Talkback will arrange. As well as undertaking necessary training (we will offer support). You may have experience (personal or work) of supporting people with a learning disability or autism though this is not essential. You will need to have a calm and flexible approach. In return we offer trial sessions, a full induction, ongoing support and supervision. As well as a comprehensive training package
We can help find the right role for you
Whether you have a passion for drama or an interest in the arts, skills in woodwork, would like to help people be more active or just would like to hear more about how you can get involved, please get in touch. We can help find the right role for you.
For information on volunteering and what we can offer please contact Abi Gibbs.
