Activities Enablers in Totnes

Activities Enablers
Totnes, Devon (you may be required to work in surrounding areas)
Employment type: Bank work
Pay: £12.60 per hour (£14.12 including holiday pay)

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities to reach their full potential through fun and enriching experiences?

We\’re seeking enthusiastic Enablers to join our vibrant community activities team! You\’ll play a vital role in supporting our service users to develop new skills, build friendships, and explore exciting activities – all in a safe and caring environment.

Who we are:

Since 1996, we\’ve been empowering people with learning disabilities in Devon to achieve their dreams and build fulfilling lives. Our core values of kindness, respect, and positivity guide everything we do.

Our Programs:

– Saturday Club: Provides a supportive and engaging environment for social interaction and learning new skills during term-time (runs 36 weeks a year).
– Holiday Club: Keeps the fun going operating Monday – Thursday during school holidays! (runs 10 weeks a year).

What you\’ll do:

– Support young people and adults with learning disabilities or complex needs in a small, friendly team.
– Provide safe, high-quality, and person-centred care, helping individuals achieve their goals and aspirations in a fun and inclusive environment.
– Lead a variety of social activities like arts, sports, and holiday programs chosen by the participants themselves! Expect exciting days filled with baking, team games, and even snow tubing!

We are looking for reliability, however you do have the flexibility to choose when you are available for work as a bank worker (similarly, you may not be needed for work during quieter periods or when we are fully staffed). The working hours that our team can work are:

– Saturday Club: Saturdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm during term-time (36 weeks per year).
– Monday-Thursday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm for 40 days across school holidays (10 weeks per year Every half-term, 1 week at Christmas, 2 at Easter and 4 in the Summer).

Who we\’re looking for:

– Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is preferred. However, we also welcome applications from those with experience in youth or community settings with a passion for supporting young people and adults.
– A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
– Excellent communication, patience, and a positive attitude.

Make a Difference and Build Your Career at Lifeworks!

We\’re passionate about supporting our staff just as much as we are about supporting our service users. When you join our team, you can expect:

– A Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour
– 28 days of paid holiday (pro rated for part time) which due to the nature of the role, will be paid to you on top of your hourly rate meaning youll receive £14.12 per hour.
– A fully funded DBS check and update service to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
– Access valuable resources including an employee assistance program to support your mental and emotional health.

Building a Diverse and Safe Team:

At Lifeworks, we\’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the job criteria, and we guarantee qualified candidates with disabilities an interview.

However, ensuring a safe environment for everyone we support is our top priority. Therefore, all staff undergo pre-employment checks, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS check.

Early Applications Encouraged!

We will be interviewing as and when we have shortlisted applications, so don\’t hesitate to apply! This vacancy is scheduled to close on the 5th July but may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.

Apply today and tell us why you\’d be a great fit for our team!

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