Digital Life Skills Facilitator

Job details
Location: 
64 Altenburg Gardens, London, SW11 1JL or 336 Brixton road, London SW9 7AA
Closing date: 
Friday, September 3, 2021 - 14:15
Salary: 
£25,750 – 26,750 pro rata (depending on skills and experience), plus 5% pension contribution
Contract type: 
Permanent
Working hours: 
18 hours per week across 3 days (6 hours per day)
Reports to: 
Independent Living and Wellbeing Team Leader
Contact email address: 
hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk
Contact telephone number: 
0207 801 9829

Do you want to help disabled people improve their digital literacy? Technology plays an important role in the lives of people with learning disabilities, helping them connect with the world in ways that weren’t previously possible.

We need an experienced and motivated facilitator to plan and run engaging group sessions to teach people how to confidently use technology.

You’ll advise and guide our students in their use of devices, helping them communicate, find information, and learn the digital skills to enjoy hobbies like listening to music, playing games, and creating art.

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.

Who we’re looking for

  • You’ve worked with people with learning disabilities and autism, and you understand how crucial it is that they’re not digitally excluded
  • You appreciate the power of digital knowledge to positively transform people’s lives and you’re adept and competent using different technologies to help people learn and grow
  • You’re self-motivated with the commitment and initiative to think on your feet and solve problems
  • You have the energy, creativity and empathy to inspire those around you and help them reach their goals
  • Most importantly, you have a strong commitment to making sure disabled people have equal access to all aspects of life

Click here for the full job description and person specification

Why work for us?

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.

We’ve been praised for our thorough induction process and supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.

Full list of the benefits when working for Share.

How to apply

We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.

Please complete our application form and equal opportunities form which can be downloaded below:

Please return both by 3rd September 2021 to hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk.

If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact Valentino Ferro on valentinof@sharecommunity.org.uk or on 0207 801 9829.

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please call Valentino on 0207 801 9829.

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We look forward to receiving your application.

 

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