Deputy Club Leader for Side by Side Club - Saffron Walden Mencap Society Saffron Walden Mencap Society is an organisation based in Saffron Walden who are committed to enriching the lives of people with learning disabilities and their families. We are passionate about providing a diverse range of social clubs, outdoor activities, and community events that promote independence and friendship. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Deputy Club Leader. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in strengthening the leadership of our popular 'Side by Side' social club, acting as the "second-in-command" to facilitate a stimulating and inclusive environment where members can socialise and thrive. Key Responsibilities: Deputising - Taking full responsibility for the session and managing the team in the Club Leader's absence. Activity Support - Assisting in the delivery of a social programme that meets the varying needs of members aged 18. Compliance - Ensuring all statutory requirements and Society policies are met during every session. Partnership - Building supportive relationships with members, their families, and carers. Session Management - Helping to manage weekly sessions (Wednesday evenings, 6:15 pm 8:45 pm) to ensure they remain welcoming spaces for all. Important details Closing Date: 17 May2026 Hours available: 2.5hours per week When: Wednesday evenings, 6:15 pm 8:45 pm Pay: £14.50 per hour. Requirements: Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism is required, alongside the confidence to lead a team independently when necessary. Positions available: 1 Further details PLEASE NOTE : This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to aterms of membershipand pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Societys Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right.As part of thegroups membership, theyhave the opportunity toadvertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website. Apply directly via Saffron Walden Mencap Society We encourage all applicants to apply directly to the group and the contact details provided by the group asstatedonthis job advert. If you choose to click on the Apply button, you give Royal Mencap Society consent toforwardyour application (CV) and your personal details to the relevant local group on your behalf.Your information will only be shared for the purpose of recruitment. Once your personal details have beensharedyou can request to have your details removed by contacting the Network Partner directly. Applicants interested in jobs advertised by affiliated Network Partners should note that any logos referring to quality standards apply to RMSonly.If you have a question relating to a Network Partners quality accreditations, you should contact them directly. We wish you the best with your Network Partner application. JOB ID 36108 About Mencap We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential. Our work includes; providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose providing advice through our help lines and web sites