Overview
Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Community Partner to join our incredible team in Carmarthenshire. As a Community Partner, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. The ideal candidate will most likely live within the region or be able to demonstrate they have a strong knowledge of the local communities. Being a Welsh speaker is desirable. This position will be on a part time basis (30 hours per week). The position is a fixed term contract ends March (possibility of extension). You will work in an Asset-based approach to enhance people\'s health and wellbeing, and promote their resilience and independence. The range of assets encompasses community relationships and social networks, and community and neighbourhood services, activities and facilities. You will also need to work in a co-production way, whereby everybody works together on an equal basis to create a project or come to a decision which works for them all and partner with the community to make Ammanford the best place for people with a learning disability & their families to live.
Key Requirements / Qualifications
* A genuine passion for supporting others.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
* Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
* Driver and access to a car for work purposes.
* Welsh language ability is desirable.
Responsibilities
* Work in a co-productive way to help people explore their communities and create the solutions they want for the services they need.
* Empower communities to be the solution.
* Support people with a learning disability & families to turn ideas into action by working in an asset-based way.
* Facilitate collaboration with existing services and community assets to develop stronger, inclusive communities.
* Work alongside local services, supporting them to develop their local offer for maximum impact.
* Create opportunities for co-production, shaping how services respond to the needs of local people with a learning disability.
* Gather stories and learning to understand the impact and develop the local system for sharing learning from this approach.
* Be a trusted route to advice, information & advocacy support.
* Support people to access the information and advice they need.
* Develop strong links with local advocacy providers & manage the funding allocation to support self-advocacy.
Additional Information
* This role requires you to be a driver, and have access to a car for work purposes.
* We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.
* At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
* *All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Benefits
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
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