3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Day Opportunities Facilitator will support individuals with a range of personal, emotional, and practical needs in community hubs, specialist services, and wider community settings. • The role involves delivering structured day opportunities and activities, contributing to care planning, and supporting individuals to promote independence, wellbeing, and personal outcomes. • Personal care and support may be required, and work will be carried out both in group settings and on a 1:1 basis. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Provide day-to-day assistance in response to individuals' personal, emotional, and physical needs as outlined in care plans, always maintaining dignity and respect. • Deliver a variety of planned activities within the hubs or in the community in line with care plans and the service’s quality assurance framework. • Positively support individuals within a risk management framework and escalate any concerns appropriately. • Contribute to the review, development and monitoring of care plans and risk assessments through consultation with service users, carers, and other professionals. • Promote and maintain independence, involvement, and empowerment of individuals accessing day opportunities. • Assist with personal care, medication administration (as trained), and use of equipment as specified in care plans. • Communicate effectively with individuals, carers, families, and external agencies. • Participate in staff meetings, training, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. • Maintain accurate records, adhere to confidentiality policies, and comply with health and safety legislation. • Support transport needs, including escorting service users and driving vehicles as required. • Respond to emergency or crisis situations calmly and appropriately, reporting incidents promptly. • Provide cover for colleagues and work flexibly to meet service demands. Skills/Experience: • Previous experience in delivering care or support services within community or day opportunity settings. • Understanding of personal outcomes and enabling individuals to live the life they want. • Ability to provide respectful and dignified personal care. • Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and/or behaviours of concern. • Strong communication skills – verbal and written – with service users, families, carers, and professionals. • Able to work both independently and as part of a team. • Proficient in the use of basic ICT systems. • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. • Commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe environment for all. Additional Information: • A relevant care qualification or willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and the Care Certificate. • Part-time role: 30 Hr/week.