Community Inclusion Facilitator

Royal Mencap Society; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Inclusion Facilitator to join their dedicated team in Islington. This part-time role focuses on empowering individuals with learning disabilities through community activities and person-centred support. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for participants, encouraging their involvement in decision-making, and fostering community connections. If you are flexible, creative, and committed to making a difference, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to develop and implement community activities.

Responsibilities

• Enable individuals to make choices and try new opportunities.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of supported individuals.

Skills

Community support

Person-centred planning

Communication skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Experience in supporting people

Job description

Do you have experience in supporting people? Do you know how to deliver a range of community activities? Yes, great! Then we may have the role for you.

A fantastic and highly rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Community Inclusion Facilitator to join our enthusiastic and passionate colleagues in Islington. This is a part-time (18 hours per week), permanent contract.

As a Community Inclusion Facilitator, you will be a valued member of a team, flexible and committed to supporting people. Your role involves developing and offering a range of responsive, direct, individual, and group activities to people with a learning disability accessing the Me Time Programme.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work in a way that enables the people being supported to make decisions and choices, and encourage trying new opportunities in line with the life each person chooses to lead.
2. Ensure the plans for the people supported are person-centred, with full involvement in all aspects of planning and review.
3. Be creative, dynamic, and adaptable to potential challenging scenarios related to the needs of the people supported.
4. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of supported individuals, monitor their progress, and report on the impact of the programme on their lives.
5. Complete all recording requirements promptly, ensuring high-quality reporting and case studies.
6. Communicate with supported individuals with dignity and respect.
7. Be part of a team, supporting colleagues to build community networks, sharing contacts and connections, and raising concerns through appropriate channels, especially regarding safeguarding.
8. Be flexible and able to work from different locations and projects within the community.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.

What is Me Time?

The Me Time model is person-centred and focused on improving quality of life for participants, providing pathways to opportunities like volunteering or employment.

Me Time is Mencap’s social inclusion, leisure, and community-led programme, supporting people with a learning disability to develop relationships and full community inclusion. It offers a range of community activities and support to access local groups and opportunities.