SFA Facilitator

HEADWAY BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL; South Heighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company Pension Scheme

DBS check covered

Job summary

Headway Birmingham & Solihull is seeking an SFA Facilitator to support the delivery of community-based activities, helping clients access opportunities, build confidence and gain independence.

You will coordinate diverse programs, collaborate with partners, and ensure safety, inclusion, and person-centred support across Coventry, Warwickshire and surrounding areas. Drive responsibilities may apply.

Qualifications

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and engage in their communities.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards qualification in post
• Can work independently whilst being an effective team member.
• Has experience of coordinating activities, community engagement, or similar support work.
• Is confident building partnerships and networking with external organisations.
• Can maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
• Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle for business use (Minibus D1 Category desirable)

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver community-based activities and events for clients.
• Support and motivate individuals to participate in chosen activities within the community.
• Source and develop new activities, opportunities, and partnerships with local organisations and providers.
• Build positive relationships with community groups, sports organisations, disability services, and other external partners.
• Maintain accurate records, activity plans, monitoring information, and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with the Support Navigator team and other Headway services.
• Escort clients to activities using your own vehicle when required and drive the organisation's minibus where applicable.
• Attend training, meetings, and development activities as required.
• Promote Headway's values, reputation, and services at all times.
• Support wider organisational events and fundraising activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Partnership building

Record keeping

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

VACANCY: SFA Facilitator

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated SFA Facilitator to join our team. This exciting role involves supporting the delivery and development of meaningful community-based activities for our clients, helping them to access opportunities, build confidence, and maximise independence.

Working closely with colleagues, community partners, and activity providers, you will coordinate and facilitate a varied programme of activities while ensuring the highest standards of safety, inclusion, and person-centred support.

Salary between £28,119.00 per year (pro-rata based on 37.5hrs per week)

Actual salary £7,798.40 per year for 10hrs per week, dependent on experience.

Location: Community-based across Coventry, Warwickshire and bordering areas
Office Base: Birmingham, Rubery, B45 9SN also for meetings and training

Date posted: 19/10/26
Closing date: 02/11/26

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver community-based activities and events for clients.

• Support and motivate individuals to participate in chosen activities within the community.

• Source and develop new activities, opportunities, and partnerships with local organisations and providers.

• Build positive relationships with community groups, sports organisations, disability services, and other external partners.

• Maintain accurate records, activity plans, monitoring information, and risk assessments.

• Work collaboratively with the Support Navigator team and other Headway services.

• Escort clients to activities using your own vehicle when required and drive the organisation's minibus where applicable.

• Attend training, meetings, and development activities as required.

• Promote Headway's values, reputation, and services at all times.

• Support wider organisational events and fundraising activities.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and engage in their communities.

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards qualification in post

• Can work independently whilst being an effective team member.

• Has experience of coordinating activities, community engagement, or similar support work.

• Is confident building partnerships and networking with external organisations.

• Can maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.

• Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle for business use (Minibus D1 Category desirable)

Why Join Us?

As well as meaningful work, great colleagues and outstanding training, our paid roles offer:

• Annual leave – a generous 33 days each year (to include 8 bank holidays)

• DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals once probation passed

• Company Pension Scheme

• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our in-house trained ‘Mental Health' Champions’, 'Menopause' Champions and 'Dyslexia' Champions and/or Maximus Mental Health services through an online portal or over the telephone

• Induction - We pay for you to attend our comprehensive induction and on-going training to include the Care Certificate and E-learning Certs

• Confidential counselling service

• Free parking at our most of our sites according to limited availability

• Free refreshments

• Brain Injury Certificates – Level 1 & 2 - free specialist training in brain injury

• We can support you to obtain a range of qualifications according to roles and support you with further development

• Staff Referral Scheme – earn £25 for referring a friend into a vacant Headway Birmingham & Solihull position

• GEM Awards – All of our employees are stars in our eyes and each year colleagues make nominations for our special awards

• Social events, fundraising and team building – we value all our employees and try to bring people together socially

• Blue Light cards provided for you to use at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – Headway will purchase for you.

• BHN Extras Discount Scheme

• Long Service Awards – receive extra (pro-rata equivalent) annual leave after reaching 5 years and thereon

• Milestone Awards - Voucher awarded for 5 years and every further 10 years

• 20% off purchases in any Headway Birmingham & Solihull Charity Shop

• Headway Anniversary Awards - salary increments given as per anniversary policy

• Special Birthday days – an extra day leave on your ‘milestone birthdays’

• Health Scheme – employees can opt into the BHSF healthcare plan and Life Insurance scheme through which Headway B & S will pay at the basic level. This enables employees to claim back money towards general day to day healthcare such as opticians and dentists

• Duvet Day – get rewarded for coming into work with an extra day off (equivalent to usual working day/pro-rata) for completing a full year’s attendance without any time off (from April – end March). This will not take into consideration any absences which are related to a declared/known disability or pregnancy.

• Respite Day – a paid day off awarded for working carers who go above and beyond

Even though we are a small charity we feel we offer many great benefits that will hopefully make you 'feel valued, feel well balanced & feel looked after'