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You will be part of a highly motivated and co-production focused community project, which primarily supports citizens with disabilities and additional needs and their families, to access a wide range of meaningful social, leisure and sport/recreational activities that increases self-confidence, improved health & wellbeing and develops communication and social skills. In addition to our core citizen group, you will play an enthusiastic part in developing and supporting opportunities to the wider local community, ensuring the service is a well-known and well-regarded place in the community, local citizens can come to for support in a range of key wellbeing outcomes. You will help provide outcome focused, person-centred and citizen led sport and recreational wellbeing activities, which empower citizens to become active members of their community. You will achieve this by assisting with the planning and delivery of a fun and varied activity timetable which will involve both internal and external facilitation, at our bases across Birmingham and at times in Walsall.
Job Responsibility
Facilitate, and assist in the planning of a wide range of social, leisure and sport/recreational activities and opportunities based on identified need over a 7-day week
To follow a person-centred approach when providing activities and support for adults (and their family/carers) with additional needs/disabilities
To take the lead for specific tasks as designated by the coordinator
To mentor and support new staff during their probationary period
Update and maintain online databases and filing systems
Collate evidence of impact against personalised and service outcomes
Develop positive and trusting relationships with citizens and their families to support them to fully engage in activities and to remain as independent as possible
Respond to general enquiries via phone, email, and in person
Work with colleagues across Midland Mencap to develop joint activities and opportunities where possible
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of adults by proactively managing safeguarding principles and practises
Attend staff meetings before and after sessions on a planned basis to discuss and assess the progress of the service and attend training sessions
Follow financial and administrative procedures as directed by the Community Coordinator
Follow first aid procedures and keep records of all accidents, incidents and treatment given
Ensure that responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and be aware and respond to health and safety issues
Ensure appropriate professional boundaries with adults, parents and carers, staff and volunteers are maintained across the service
Be available to work flexible hours city-wide across a 7-day a week rota
Carry out any other tasks as deemed appropriate by the organisation
Comply with all Midland Mencap policy and procedures and relevant legislation
including GDPR & Equal Opportunities
Requirements
Experience of facilitating and delivering a range of recreational wellbeing activities in the community e.g. arts and crafts, cooking etc.
Identifying individualised needs and outcome planning
Experience of communicating effectively with stakeholders (inc: citizens, families/carers, volunteers and partners)
The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
A flexible approach to work
Excellent organisational skills
The ability to plan and manage your own time and prioritise your workload
Available to work evenings and weekends
Nice to have
Experience of supporting adults with additional needs, using a person-centred approach
Experience of working in a community setting and building community links
Knowledge of community services
Experience of working with and supporting volunteers
Knowledge of accessible communication methods
The ability to design and deliver your own activity sessions
Have relevant health and social care qualifications
Have a current driving licence with access to own transport