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Please ensure you first read all of the information which is included in the application pack before applying.

You can apply electronically, by downloading and completing an application pack. Return the relevant documents by email to email@dashorg.co.uk, or if preferred print and return the completed forms by post to: DASH, Hudson House, Gort Place, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 1EY.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted.

See below for the latest vacancies.

Volunteer Trustees Wanted

Role and responsibilities of Board Members

The role of the Board is to ensure the strategic direction of the company, to ensure safe stewardship of the company, to ensure effective governance and to monitor the overall processes that the company operates in its business.

In pursuance of these roles, a Board member will;

  •  Ensure that the company complies with legal requirements.
  •  Be committed to the company’s main Policies and procedures.
  •  Ensure that the company pursues its objectives.
  •  Ensure that the company resources are used exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
  •  Contribute actively and give firm strategic direction to the company, devising policy, defining goals and targets and evaluating/monitoring performance.
  •  Ensure the financial stability of the company, understand and take account of the financial implications of any decision made.
  •  Ensure the proper usage and investment of company funds.
  •  Treat all information gained as a Board member as confidential.
  •  Regularly attend Board meetings.
  •  Represent the company to outside agencies / organisations in a dignified manner.
  •  Declare any conflict of interest that may arise.
  •  Safeguard the reputation of the company.
  •  Participate in other tasks that may necessarily arise from time to time, e.g. interviewing new staff, attending training events or work related meetings.

Would you like to contribute to the important work DASH does?

Do you have skills and experience which will help DASH to prosper?

Do you have a few hours a month to work with our trustees and staff management team to strengthen DASH and provide a sustainable future for the charity?

If so, we would really like to hear from you.

Please contact Janet Boyle or Trevor Atkinson on 0191 3845073 for more information or submit an application via the button below.

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Accommodation Worker

Salary: £17,297 P.A. (equates to £9.50 per hour (Real Living Wage))

Hours: 35 hours per week on a 24/7 shift rota basis – the majority of the time
covering 7.30am – 9pm

Closing date: 12th April 2021

Interview date: 15th April 2021

DASH has been providing ‘Positive Intervention on Single Homelessness since 1972’, providing Supported Housing and shared affordable housing. 

An Accommodation Worker is required to work as part of a team providing accommodation and support at our project for vulnerable women with complex needs. 

Duties include maintaining a safe, secure and supportive environment, housing management duties, providing selected support. 

Essential requirements include: 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
  • Able to work within policies, procedures and regulations. 
  • A practical and common-sense approach. 
  • A non-judgemental approach. 
  • Flexibility to work a shift pattern. 
  • Ability to work under pressure with a challenging client group 
  • Knowledge of benefits system. 

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

To download a zipped application pack, please press the button below. If you prefer you can contact us at email@dashorg.co.uk or ring 0191 3845073.

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