The role
You will work across our community and social inclusion projects, taking a lead on supporting our students (adults with learning disabilities and/or autism) to achieve their goals. You’ll work as part of a small team to support the delivery of outdoor and community based activities and provide one-to-one support to students to ensure full inclusivity and enjoyment by everyone. You will enable students to develop their skills, be able to better manage new or challenging social situations and live healthier and more fulfilled lives. You will also provide some basic administration support.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working within a social care, health or support worker role, with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. You’ll have a strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of life. You’ll take a collaborative and empowering approach, working with clients, partners, and volunteers to facilitate person-centred community and outdoor activities. You’ll enjoy being out and about outdoors and you’ll need to be an energetic people person. You’ll be flexible and able to follow instructions whilst being able to use your initiative to problem solve and think on your feet.
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How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse lived experience. Please complete our application form and equal opportunities form and return both by 10am on Friday 4th June 2021 to hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk. Interviews will take place on Monday 14th June 2021.
If you would like to have chat about the role before applying, please contact Peri MacRae (Volunteer and Community Services Manager) on 0207 801 9814 / 07859 744818. We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to recruiting a diverse workforce as we think it’s important that we fully represent the people we serve. We therefore wish to attract more applications from groups currently under-represented on our staff team, particularly those from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds.
Please read our privacy policy for job applicants to find out how we store data as part of our recruitment process. This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK. If you have a disability and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.