Community Partner- Ammanford Area

Royal Mencap Society; Abercynon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Abercynon is seeking a dedicated Community Partner to support individuals with learning disabilities. This part-time position offers significant responsibilities in community engagement and empowerment. Ideal candidates should embody a passion for empathy, possess excellent communication skills, and be flexible to work varied shifts. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Welsh speaking is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with communities to create solutions.
• Support individuals with learning disabilities.
• Empower communities to be solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Community Partner to join our incredible team in Carmarthenshire.

As a Community Partner, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. The ideal candidate will most likely live within the region or be able to demonstrate they have a strong knowledge of the local communities. Being a Welsh speaker is desirable.

This position will be on a part time basis (30 hours per week).The position is a fixed term contract ends March 2027 (possibility of extension).

You will work in an Asset-based approach to enhance people's health and wellbeing, and promote their resilience and independence. The range of assets encompasses community relationships and social networks, and community and neighbourhood services, activities and facilities. You will also need to work in a co-production way, whereby everybody works together on an equal basis to create a project or come to a decision which works for them all and p artner with the community to make Ammanford the best place for people with a learning disability & their families to live

What we're looking for :

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in a co-productive way to help people explore their communities and create the solutions they want for the services they need.
• Empower communities to be the solution.
• Support people with a learning disability & families turn ideas into action by working in an asset-based way
• Facilitate collaboration with existing services and community assets to develop stronger, inclusive communities
• Work alongside local services, supporting them to develop their local offer for maximum impact
• Create opportunities for co-production, shaping how services respond to the needs of local people with a learning disability
• Gather stories and learning to understand the impact and develop the local system for sharing learning from this approach
• Be a trusted route to advice, information & advocacy support
• You will support people to access the information and advice they need
• Develop strong links with local advocacy providers & manage the funding allocation to support self-advocacy

This role requires you to be a driver,and have access to a car for work purposes.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always be positive so click apply now to be considered!

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Job ID: 34347

· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options .

· Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

·Everyoneis expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

·Every daywe grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

·Everywherepeople will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.