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Finance Coordinator

28 hours per week, Salary FTE £28,951-£32,205 depending on relevant experience (pay review pending)

Barnet Mencap is a very well-established local charity which provides services and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, and their family carers, while also campaigning alongside them to improve their lives. The organisation aims to create a world where people with learning disabilities are valued equally, have their voices heard and are included in the community.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our successful Project Support Team.

You will:

· Provide an effective finance service for Barnet Mencap

· Have good interpersonal skills, working as part of the administrative team

· Ensure the timely payment of invoices, bills and maintain accurate finance records

· Plan, monitor and review budgets

· Produce accurate and accessible financial data

· Managing accounting and payroll systems (ideally knowledge of Sage)

We know work/life balance is incredibly important, as well as job satisfaction. We offer 24 days of annual leave per year (plus Bank Holidays), as well as a TOIL system which allows our staff to work more flexibly.

See the attached Person Specification and Job Description for a more detailed description of what we’re looking for, but if you have any questions, please get in touch to discuss.

We’re committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To apply, please send your CV alongside a statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Completed applications can be emailed to the address below by the closing date, 8th of March. Interviews are planned for the week beginning the 16th of March.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

Community Support Worker

Full-Time, Salary £27,007

37.5 hours including weekends

Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.  

There is currently a vacancy within our Equality Housing Team for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for a better idea of what the role entails and what we’re looking for. 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting 

• Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs 

• A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos 

• Providing support with personal care as required  

• Excellent communication and record keeping skills 

 We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working, and our team can benefit from other perks including the Blue Light Card. 

Please contact us on 020 8349 3842 if you would like more information.  

To apply, please send your CV alongside a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria on the person specification or fill in an application form which you can find on our website.   

 The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.   

 Completed applications can either be emailed to Project Support at projectsupport@barnetmencap.org.uk or sent to the following address: Barnet Mencap, 35 Hendon Lane, London N3 1RT  

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th March

Interview Date: Wednesday 25th March