Job Description & Person Specification
Role Title:
Rainbow Club Co-ordinator
Where:
Rainbow Club – 19 Brackenfild Avenue, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent
Hours:
4 hours per week
Every Wednesday
Reports to:
Manager of Bentilee Volunteers
Salary:
£12.21 per hour
Main Duties:
To effectively manage Bentilee volunteers social, educational and creative activity group for adults with learning disabilities
General Responsibilities:
Oversee stimulating and interesting activity sessions that are fun, educational, appealing and creative, as well as helping with cleaning up, cooking, refreshments, etc
Look at ways to increase and maintain the membership of adults with learning disabilities, particularly of those from the local area
Engage with adults with learning disabilities in a positive manner by being supportive and empathetic, offering guidance when necessary
To supervise and support rainbow staff and volunteers
Provide monthly schedules of session details and events for service users and other members of staff
Network with other learning disability providers and establish appropriate working partnerships
Build relationships with families and carers to assist service users in attending regularly
Setting up before the sessions and cleaning/tidying up afterwards
Organising and attending trips and outings as required
In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to take care of your own health and safety at work and of any clients you are working with. This includes reporting any risks or potential hazards to the Health and Safety Officer
Attend supervision and appropriate internal and external training courses as approved by your line manager
To perform any other duties as appropriate for this role as requested by your line manager
Personal Qualities and Attributes:
Be aware of and understand the special needs, medical conditions and disabilities of our Rainbow Club members
Be able to work any additional hours, as required with notice, to cover the work of colleagues during periods of planned and unplanned absences
Ability to engage with, and relate to adults with learning disabilities
Confident, energetic, caring, resourceful, friendly and motivated individual with a flexible approach to work
Must be an excellent team player
Enjoys working with adults with learning disabilities and helping them in their personal and social development
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Enjoys being involved with both indoor and outdoor activities, with a creative and resourceful approach
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Prior experience of working with and supporting adults with learning disabilities
IT Skills to write reports, create posters, email and use of social media to promote the club
A good standard of English, written and verbal is desirable
Experience in managing staff and/or volunteers is desirable
A qualification in working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable
Prior experience of working in the voluntary/charity sector is preferred
Other Info
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person