Jobs

Community Support Worker

£25,642 for Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week.

Working with adults with a Learning Disability and/or diagnosis of Autism (ASD)

We are looking for people who are able to work with individuals or groups on an occasional or regular basis. This could be in the community or supporting an individual in their home.

You may be working alone or alongside colleagues.

You will:

• be highly motivated and have a genuine interest in working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• have good communication skills and the ability to keep written records
• be able to accept responsibility for either groups or individual service users and, in some cases, supporting volunteers

A community support workers role is incredibly rewarding.

You will be able to work with your keyworker clients, supporting them to increase or maintain their independent living skills.
You will support them to access their communities and enrich their lives with new opportunities.

Every day will be different. You will be ensuring your clients are safe and healthy and have their varying needs met.
Building good and effective working relationships with your clients and colleagues is a must.

Be part of a supporting team and help Barnet Mencap to continue to deliver a first class service.

If you are interested in this position, please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for the role. Please also read our Mission Statement and Anti-Discriminatory Policy. To apply, please either complete an application form or send a CV with a statement explaining how you meet each of the criteria on the person specification to projectsupport@barnetmencap.org.uk or in the post to Barnet Mencap, 35 Hendon Lane, Finchley N3 1RT

Barnet Mencap is committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.  The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service form in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

Parenting Project Coordinator

Part-time (18 hours), Salary scale FTE £28,384-£29,909

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 Children’s Team for someone with experience working with families of children or young people with disabilities and who has strong interpersonal and communication skills. 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 the ability to:

• empathise with parents/carers of children or young people with disabilities
• effectively facilitate group discussions
• prepare reports and provide monitoring evidence
• objectively assess and respond to parents’ needs
• knowledge of current legislation relevant to working with children with disabilities

Further details are available on our website at www.barnetmencap.org.uk, or you can contact us on 020 8349 3842 if you would like more information.

If you are interested in this position, please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for the role. Please also read our Mission Statement and Anti-Discriminatory Policy. To apply, please either complete an application form or send a CV with a cover letter explaining how you meet each of the criteria on the person specification to projectsupport@barnetmencap.org.uk or in the post to Barnet Mencap, 35 Hendon Lane, Finchley N3 1RT

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:            Friday 11th April 2025

Interview Date:       Thursday 24^th April 2025