The role
You’ll be responsible for organising and facilitating some of our social inclusion and outdoor community activities at Share. You will facilitate both one-to-one and group activities for adults, most of whom have learning disabilities. Some are also autistic, have mental ill-health and physical and sensory health challenges. Your activities will support our clients to gain independence, increase their wellbeing and access to employment. You will work closely with the team at Share to provide opportunities for people with learning disabilities in the community and ensure our clients are socially, and economically included in society.
You will work as part of a community services team, taking a lead on building community engagement and facilitating outdoor activities that will broaden our clients access to their community. You will work closely with our clients, volunteers and community stakeholders to facilitate a space which will support people to feel less isolated, make positive choices, build healthy relationships, increase social connections, work towards goals, and become healthier and more independent. This post requires a very flexible and proactive approach to work, and will include working during the weekends and evenings.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working within the local community, delivering outdoor activities, building community partnerships, and working directly with service users and volunteers. You’ll take a collaborative and empowering approach, working with clients, partners and volunteers to plan and deliver person centred community services. It would be ideal if you have experience in health and social care or with adults with learning disabilities and autism. You’ll have a good understanding of the challenges faced by adults with learning disabilities and a strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of life. You’ll be an energetic people person who approaches projects and challenges in a creative and flexible way. You’ll be a team player and take your own initiative to solving problems.
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How to apply
Please complete our application form and equal opportunities form by 10am on Friday 4th June 2021 and return to hradmin@sharecommunity.org.uk. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 22nd 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.
We are very much looking forward to receiving your application.