At a Glance
- Tasks: Support parents in establishing a SEND parent carer forum and deliver engaging activities.
- Company: Sutton Mencap, dedicated to empowering families of children with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contribution, and part-time hours for work-life balance.
- Other info: Fixed-term contract until June 2027 with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by amplifying parents' voices in local services.
- Qualifications: Passion for coproduction and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 20400 - 20400 £ per year.
Sutton Mencap supports people with a learning disability to lead fulfilling lives and achieve their aspirations, while also supporting families in their caring role. We're recruiting a Development Officer for a new project to establish a parent carer forum for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Over the course of this one-year project, you'll help parents set up the forum as an independent organisation and ensure it delivers engagement activities throughout its first year.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting parents to establish the new SEND parent carer forum as an independent organisation
- Ensuring the forum delivers engagement activities during its first year of operation
- Working with parents at every stage of the project, embedding coproduction throughout
- Helping ensure the collective voice of parents shapes the delivery of local services
What you'll bring:
- A passion for ensuring parents' collective voice helps shape local service delivery
- A commitment to coproduction, working with parents at every stage of the project
- Strong administration and organisational skills
Additional information:
- This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
- Applications must be submitted via the online portal and application form; CVs cannot be accepted
- Closing date: 5:00pm, Monday 17th August
- Interviews: 25th or 26th August. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Thursday 20th August
Sutton Mencap is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Our recruitment procedures are designed to ensure all employees and volunteers share in this commitment.
SEND Forum Development Officer employer: Sutton Mencap
Sutton Mencap is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Wallington, London. With a strong commitment to co-production and community engagement, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that values their contributions and fosters personal growth. The part-time role of SEND Forum Development Officer offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference while benefiting from a competitive salary and pension contributions.
