Independent Living Facilitator - LBS-007

Southwark Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the City of London is seeking an Independent Living Facilitator to support young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role focuses on person-centred interventions that promote independence, social inclusion, and resilience. Candidates should have experience in a similar setting and be skilled in facilitating activities aligned with Education, Health, and Care Plan outcomes.

Qualifications

• Passionate and experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Comfortable with conducting risk assessments and providing personal care.
• Skilled in facilitating activities that align with EHCP outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to achieve their Education, Health, and Care Plan outcomes.
• Provide person-centred, outcome-focused interventions.
• Facilitate tailored activities to build confidence and enhance social inclusion.

Skills

Experience with individuals having complex needs

Facilitating group and individual activities

Developing communication skills

Positive behavior support application

Ability to conduct risk assessments

Professional communication skills

Maintaining accurate records

Personal care and manual handling

Flexible working in diverse settings

Job description

As an Independent Living Facilitator, your role involves supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, sensory needs, and physical disabilities to achieve their Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. You will provide person-centred, outcome-focused interventions in community and centre-based settings. Acting as a keyworker, you will facilitate tailored activities, build confidence, and enhance social inclusion and independence. You will also connect individuals with local networks, community services, and digital resources to boost their well-being and resilience.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs, including behaviors of concern. You should be naturally skilled in facilitating activities that align with EHCP outcomes, and able to work flexibly in various settings. You must be someone comfortable with conducting risk assessments, providing personal care, and communicating professionally with colleagues, families, and external services.,

• Experience with individuals having complex needs
• Facilitating group and individual activities
• Developing communication skills
• Positive behavior support (PBS) framework application
• Ability to conduct risk assessments
• Professional communication skills
• Maintaining accurate records
• Personal care and manual handling
• Flexible working in diverse settings