HF Mencap is an organisation based in Hammersmith and Fulham who are committed who are committed to supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs, as well as their families and carers.
We are passionate about creating inclusive opportunities, empowering people to reach their potential and ensuring everyone we support has a voice in shaping their lives and the services they receive.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as an Engagement Lead. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading engaging, person-centred activities within our MyLife Support Service, helping people develop new skills, build confidence, strengthen relationships and enjoy meaningful experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate a varied programme of meaningful activities that reflects the interests of the people we support.
- Develop, maintain and regularly review person-centred activity plans to support independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
- Encourage individuals to develop practical life skills, build confidence and strengthen their social connections.
- Support people to access community activities, local facilities and opportunities that promote inclusion and independence.
- Provide guidance, support and direction to staff to ensure consistent, high-quality activity provision.
- Ensure activities are delivered safely, following safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and organisational policies.
- Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and professionals to ensure support reflects individual needs and preferences.
- Gather feedback from the people we support and use it to improve activities and the overall service experience.
- Maintain accurate records and activity plans, ensuring information is up to date and accessible to the team.
- Contribute to quality assurance, service development and the introduction of new activities and opportunities.
- Safely transport individuals to and from activities when required, in line with organisational procedures.
- Promote dignity, equality, diversity and choice in all aspects of service delivery
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.
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