Relief Community Inclusion Facilitator

Mencap; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization for learning disability support in Manchester is seeking a Relief Community Inclusion Facilitator. This role involves helping individuals with learning disabilities make decisions, participate in community activities, and maintain their wellbeing. Applicants should have a strong commitment to inclusion, outstanding communication skills, and creativity. This position offers flexible work across various community projects and comes with an impressive benefits package, including generous holiday and discounts.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work flexibly in community settings.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in making choices and decisions.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of supported individuals.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.

Skills

Decision-making support

Person-centred planning

Creativity

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Relief Community Inclusion Facilitator – Me Time
A fantastic and highly rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Relief Community Inclusion Facilitator to join our enthusiastic and passionate colleagues at Tameside Me Time. Me Time is Mencap’s social inclusion, leisure and community led programme, supporting people with a learning disability to develop the skills and confidence to develop relationships and be fully included in their local community. Me Time provides a range of support for individuals to do this, through direct provision of community activities as well as support to access community groups and local opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure the plans we put in place for the people we support are person centred and the person is fully involved in all aspects of the planning and review process.
• Be creative, dynamic, and adaptable to potential challenging scenarios in relation to the needs of the people we support.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of people being supported, monitor each person’s progress and report on the impact that the programme has on the lives of people.
• Complete all recording requirements in a timely manner and ensure high quality reporting and case studies.
• Communicate with the people being supported with dignity and respect.
• Be part of a team, supporting colleagues to build community networks, sharing contacts and connections. Raise concerns using the appropriate channels, particularly in relation to safeguarding.
• Be flexible and able to work from different locations and projects within the community.

Me Time Model

The Me Time model is person centred and focused on improving quality of life for the people engaged on the programme as well as providing pathways to other opportunities, for example volunteering or employment.

Application

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now with an updated CV. Applications close on 1 October. Face-to-face interviews will be scheduled shortly after the closing date.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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 are 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.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. • Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes. • Everywhere people 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.