Overview
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me. Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Community Connector to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else. Sitting within our Communities team you would be responsible for delivering Enable Scotland’s Summer of Sport youth programme in Glasgow and Activate Inverclyde, delivering across Greenock, Port Glasgow and Gourock. Delivering a programme that engages 8–18-year-olds and adults in activity to develop their access to their communities, including sport and cultural activity, as well as develop their confidence, peer network, independent travel skills, health & wellbeing and participation in building a positive life.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Enable Scotland’s Summer of Sport youth programme in Glasgow and Activate Inverclyde, delivering across Greenock, Port Glasgow and Gourock.
- Engage 8–18-year-olds and adults in activity to develop access to their communities, including sport and cultural activity, and to develop confidence, peer networks, independent travel skills, health & wellbeing and participation in building a positive life.
About You
- Is friendly, engaging, and person-centred in their approach.
- Is confident working one-to-one and facilitating groups.
- Has experience delivering group activities or community-based work.
- Has a genuine interest in inclusion, equality, and community development.
- Enjoys working outdoors and in local community settings.
- Can build strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to health cash plans, an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Blue Light Card. Where required, Enable will fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration. Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles. The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed. Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest. Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.
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