Working for Henshaws
Henshaws Society for Blind People owes its very roots to a philanthropic northern businessman, Thomas Henshaw, whose £20,000 legacy in 1837 laid the foundations of over 170 years of support for blind and visually impaired people.
We now operate out of centres in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, North Yorkshire and the North East, providing a range of educational, residential, day care and community services in response to the needs of blind and visually impaired people of all ages.
Our service delivery is specialist, exciting, ground-breaking and fun!
In every respect, Henshaws has grown and developed tremendously. Where growth has occurred, it has been in response to the identified needs of blind and visually impaired people and we are now servicing the needs of more blind and visually impaired people than ever before.
Our fundraisers, employees, volunteers and supporters have a simple common aim - that is to continue helping blind and visually impaired people by making a difference locally, with services that respond to need.
We are indebted to these people who work tirelessly to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and adults who are blind or visually impaired.
Our Vision
Henshaws wants a society where anyone affected by sight loss can have a choice and control over their future and can live, learn and work as part of their community.
We will deliver practical, caring and imaginative services to visually impaired people and to their friends, family and colleagues and work to raise awareness of visual impairment issues amongst the wider community.
Benefits
As well as striving to achieve competitive salaries within the charity market for all our employees, we also offer a range of benefits which are constantly being developed.
Main benefits include:
- Five weeks holiday and ten statutory days pro rata per year. Different arrangements are in place for some College employees which are detailed on the job description.
- Opportunity to join our Stakeholder Pension and Henshaws will equal employee contributions up to 3%.
- A caring and supportive working environment.
- Commitment to personal development and training.
- Flexible working opportunities available in a number of our roles and locations.
- Health Scheme allowing employees to receive contributions towards the increasing cost of healthcare providers.