Relief Community Inclusion Facilitator

Mencap; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Relief Community Inclusion Facilitator to support individuals with learning disabilities in Nottingham. The role involves facilitating community activities, ensuring safety, and promoting individual choices. Flexible working arrangements are available, making it a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at major retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work flexibly across different locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and offer individual and group activities.
• Ensure person-centred planning and safety of individuals.
• Communicate with dignity and respect.

Skills

Community Support

Decision Making

Creativity

Communication

Job description

Job Advert

Do you have experience in supporting people? Do you know how to deliver a range of community activities? If yes, then we may have the role for you.

A fantastic and highly rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Relief Community Inclusion Facilitator to join our enthusiastic and passionate colleagues in Nottingham. This is a flexible contract that can work for you.

As a Relief Community Inclusion Facilitator, you will be a valued member of the 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 that the plans for the people supported are person-centred, with the individual fully involved in all aspects of planning and review.
3. Be creative, dynamic, and adaptable to potential challenging scenarios related to the needs of the supported individuals.
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, maintaining high-quality reporting and case studies.
6. Communicate with supported individuals with dignity and respect.
7. Support colleagues in building 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. It is a social inclusion, leisure, and community-led programme supporting people with learning disabilities to develop skills, confidence, and relationships within their local community through various activities and support to access community groups and opportunities.

Job ID: 33776

Benefits

At Mencap, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata), discounts at major retailers, health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more. For full details, please see the attached document outlining all the benefits.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities to live happy and healthy lives. We support individuals, families, and carers, fighting for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere, with an emphasis on respect, value, and safety. We promote inclusivity through our Belonging networks, open to all colleagues, supporting various community groups.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and do not require specific experience; your personality and values are what matter most. We will provide training and development to help you succeed in your role.