About with Friends is a Cromer based charity working with young people and adults with learning disabilities, some of whom may also have physical or sensory disabilities or behaviours that challenge.
Our mission is to provide our members the opportunities they are entitled to. We support our members to live a life they choose by developing their skills and confidence for independence including building friendships and being part of their local community.
Our Bespoke service is mainly a 1:1 based programme which caters to the member’s individual needs. The service tailors activities and timetables to an individual based on their needs and ability, this can include therapy based sessions, access to our Workskills service, social events and a variety of group activities.
Overall purpose of the job:
To support and develop our members at the appropriate level to enable them to fully participate in their chosen social activities or bespoke programmes.
To assist and encourage members to try new experiences, develop their communication, self-esteem, confidence and encourage friendships within their peer group.
To be involved in the delivery of the individual bespoke activity/work based programmes on a one to one basis.
The Bespoke service supports adults on individual timetables to offer high quality learning outcomes.
Key job information:
- Candidate will be required to work 5 days per week
- Earliest start 8am
- Latest finish 9.30pm on a Wednesday on a rota basis
- Occasional Saturday – 10am – 2pm
- Occasional respite cover, approx. once every 2 months
- Candidates must have held a UK driving licence for at least 2 years
Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates of pay, generous holiday allowance, work pension, private medical insurance, uniform and ongoing training.
If you are interested in joining our team and have the skillset required to work alongside our members, reach out to us today and apply with your CV.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Previous applicants need not apply.
About with Friends is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of it’s members with learning disabilities and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,545.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
