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Do you want to work as part of a small team to deliver sessions and empower adults with learning disabilities and autism? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join our team as an Assistant Facilitator.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.
You’ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long term changes. You’ll support our students in small sessions providing individualised attention to students, both at our training centres and out in the community. You’ll help our students achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll work flexibly to support students to engage in a variety of projects and classes
- You’ll be responsible for completing daily administrative tasks including recording student learning and maintaining wellbeing records
- You’ll provide flexible delivery support, delivering whole or part sessions as and when needed
- You’ll independently set up, plan and lead free time activities
Who we’re looking for
- You’ll have experience working within social care and providing services directly to adult with learning disabilities and autism (paid or unpaid)
- You’ll demonstrate experience in leading classes, project activities and/or sessions without support
- You’re an excellent communicator, someone who listens with great patience and empathy
- You’re able to inspire trust and confidence, behaving with integrity and honesty at all times
- Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:
- What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity?
- What is your understanding of challenging behaviour?
- What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Assistant Facilitator?
Please also complete our equal opportunities form which can be downloaded on our website. Please return the three documents (CV, cover letter and equal opportunities form) to us.
If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact us.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Training Manager to join an established and well-regarded Gloucestershire disability charity to lead on the delivery of peer led Abuse Awareness, Self-Advocacy and Enablement Training for adults in Gloucestershire with learning disabilities.
Training is delivered through both individual and group training sessions across the county.
By enabling and empowering Individuals to make decisions and act, the training will support people with a learning disability to develop the skills they need to ensure they are able to safeguard themselves from harm, contribute towards more independent living, and maintain and/or improve their health and wellbeing.
About You
You will be a highly motivated and engaging professional, with knowledge and experience in delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of training sessions, as well as guaranteeing the quality of delivery by the wider training team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has an interest in, knowledge and understanding of the daily challenges faced by adults with a learning disability.
The successful candidate will have a background in training or delivering in an academic environment. Direct experience of working with people with a learning disability is strongly preferred.
To be successful, you will have strong facilitation and communication skills, and the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. A proven ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and virtually, is essential.
Experience delivering programmes related to diversity and inclusion would be beneficial, in addition to a thorough understanding of safeguarding.
The post is currently funded by Gloucestershire County Council.
What you will be doing:
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Leading a team to deliver our full range of bespoke training to adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire.
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Delivering the Building Circles Training to professionals and peers.
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Providing direction and prioritisation of course content in line with the Service Specification to meet the needs of those referred to the service.
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Working with the trainers and training administrator to recruit and train a team of co-trainers.
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Ensuring all training is outcome driven and measured against key performance indicators.
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Ensuring impact is measured and reported on to our Service Contract Managers, CEO and Board of Trustees
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Closely collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and service providers to ensure timely intervention and support for referred individuals and groups
Duties include:
Delivery of training to individuals and groups with a learning disability across Gloucestershire.
Delivery of training to professionals/social workers/teaching staff across Gloucestershire
Staff training to colleagues as required
Building relationships with providers to sustain training year on year
Recruit and line manage a team of Experts by Experience, providing them with appropriate CPD and ongoing support.
Ensuring information shared online, social media and on our website is accurate and up to date.
Delivery of presentations to stakeholders to raise awareness of training.
Keeping up to date with changes in the law which are communicated via our training.
Collecting, collating, and analysing feedback from sessions in line with the Service Specification.
Ensuring all feedback and impact data is up to date for reports to Service Contract Managers, Trustees, CEO
Management, including regular supervision sessions, for trainers and co-trainers
Responsible for accurate documentation of all disclosures and safeguarding concerns
Assist CEO with bid writing for training projects
Other duties
Attendance at Building Circles events
Assisting with other responsibilities and workshops when required
Key essential criteria
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and intellectual impairment.
Team management skills, ideally with a background in learning and development.
Current knowledge of effective learning and optimal environments for learning.
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
Excellent people skills and the ability to build constructive relationships with a wide range of people.
A compassionate, flexible and values led individual.
A full clean driving licence with own means of transportation.
Why you should work for Building Circles:
Building Circles (Registered Charity No 117838) was established in 2006 with the overarching aim of reducing social isolation and loneliness in adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire.
The guiding focus of our work is:
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Connecting people with learning disabilities to volunteers with shared interest to expand their friendship circles and to enjoy mainstream cultural activities.
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Training and upskilling people with learning disabilities to understand how to stay safe in their community and online, how to have a voice and advocate for themselves and be more in control of their own health and wellbeing.
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Supporting people with learning disabilities to access areas of personal interest to them with people other than family members and paid staff
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to join Shaw Trust’s growing Supported Internships (SI) programme. We seek candidates with experience working with neurodiverse young people or adults, who are flexible, committed, and effective communicators. The Tutor or Job Coach will engage with vulnerable young people and work with employers to secure placements.
Positions are available in High Wycombe and at the Bath Road Marriott Hotel in Heathrow.
Job Description
- Organise and direct the on-site learning programme.
- Recruit and assess students with disabilities for the programme.
- Plan and deliver daily classroom activities and lesson plans to achieve the Pearson’s Employability Award (Entry Level 3 – Level 2).
- Support interns in developing portfolios, achieving accreditation, and obtaining recommendation letters.
- Oversee interns' emotional and social welfare.
- Collaborate with local authorities and businesses, attending meetings to address student progression and employment needs.
- Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and career plans for students.
- Ensure interns understand their roles through host business inductions.
- Work with job coaches and managers to create and modify internship sites.
- Support interns at worksite placements, including job coaching and identifying placements.
- Build relationships with parents and educate staff on disability awareness.
- Plan and coordinate events like inductions and graduations.
- Contribute to marketing efforts and resolve training and employment issues.
- Train interns in personal hygiene, communication, and job behavior.
- Complete job coaching paperwork and apply for Access to Work funding.
- Address legal responsibilities concerning intern safety and welfare.
Person Specification
- Level 3 Education and Training Award (PTTLS) or willingness to obtain.
- Strong communication skills with diverse groups.
- Dynamic and innovative, with leadership and management experience.
- Ability to build effective partnerships and manage a workload.
- Proven success in achieving outcomes and developing new services.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to Children and Young People’s Services and SEND.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.