This 12-month fixed-term post, at 22 hours a week, sits within New Bridge Horizons, an adult day provision for people aged 19 and over with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The postholder plans, coordinates and delivers person-centred learning, wellbeing, leisure and community activities across both sites and in the wider community. The role builds partnerships with local health, education and voluntary organisations, and shapes activities around the choices of the people who attend. Visa sponsorship is not available and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Plan, coordinate and deliver a person-centred programme of activities across both sites and community settings
- Develop inclusive, co-produced activities shaped by the interests and support needs of people who attend
- Build partnerships with community, health, education, leisure, voluntary and employment organisations
- Coordinate staffing, transport, venues, equipment, communication support, budgets, consent and risk assessments
- Ensure activities and partnerships comply with safeguarding, governance, health and safety, data protection and policies
- Produce accessible information and communication materials
- Communicate programmes and opportunities to people who attend, families, carers, staff and partners
- Monitor, evaluate and report on participation, outcomes and impact to drive improvement
- Manage activity budgets, maximise value for money and seek community resources and external funding
- Take ownership of priorities, make informed decisions and keep in touch with the Head of Site
- Keep up to date with best practice in meaningful activity, community inclusion, and learning disability and autism support
Skills & knowledge
- Enthusiastic, creative and organised approach
- Able to work autonomously and make informed decisions
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references before interview
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding young adults
- Willingness to work at either site as needed
What’s offered
- Access to the local government pension scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- TOIL scheme
- Up to 31 days annual leave a year
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
