Job Summary
Gr8 Mates is a friendship and relationship project for adults with a diagnosed learning disability or autism. Loneliness is common amongst people with learning disabilities and/or autism, and it can be difficult when relying on support staff to make meaningful friendships.
Duties include
* Conducting reviews and initial meetings with participants.
● Completing matching meetings with participants.
● Ensuring that Gr8 Mates is as user-led as possible. This includes facilitating our advisory board meetings, and enabling participants of Gr8 Mates to have meaningful roles helping to run the service.
● Organising events such as Gr8 Mates socials
● Recruit, supervise and retain volunteers
Experience
Candidates should possess experience in the ability to problem solve independently, and to remain calm in challenging situation. To be able to communicate effectively to a range of people with experience of support people with learning disabilities, particularly in a group setting. Candidates should also have strong google suite skills. The Gr8 Mates Project Worker position is ideal for compassionate individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve while working within a supportive team environment.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Gr8