Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 65 years. They provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.
Barnet Mencap know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), they have a TOIL system to allow flexible working, and the team can benefit from other perks, including the Blue Light Card. Please note that this is predominantly an office-based and community role, but there may be the possibility of home working, subject to the needs of the project.
Barnet Mencap are seeking two Deputy Managers to support adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently. One post will lead the Shared Houses team, and the other will lead the Outreach team.
The role will suit you if you:
- have two years' experience of working with adults with a learning disability and autistic people in a community setting
- have the passion to enable people with a learning disability and autistic people to participate fully in decisions that affect their lives
- understand the issues faced by people with a learning disability and autistic people living independently and have the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
- have a good working knowledge of safeguarding issues
- have experience of managing and supervising staff
- have excellent communication and IT skills
- are working towards (or would like to work towards) a management diploma/NVQ Level 5
Please read the Person Specification and Job Descriptions on the Barnet Mencap careers page for more details: https://www.barnetmencap.org.uk/job/deputy-manager-community-support-worker-team/ and if you have any questions, please get in touch with [email protected] to discuss.
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV alongside a personal statement explaining how you meet the criteria on the person specification: [email protected]
Important details
Closing Date: Wednesday 29 July
Hours available: 35 hours per week (2 positions available)
Further details
Barnet Mencap are committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.
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JOB ID 36431