Job Description

Project workers support participants with learning disability and/or autism to take part in community based activities which lead to greater levels of social inclusion. You will be based at one of the community hubs however will be out and about with participants in the community supporting them to access facilities and services and to learn new skills. All community activities promote greater independence, confidence and the development of new skills. Activities include training initiatives, health promotion activities, independent living skills and volunteering opportunities. Project Workers will also liaise with parents/carers on day to day matters including passing on information about activities and resolving any day to day issues that may arise. As no two days are the same, this role requires you to be flexible and to respond to the needs of the group.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Support participants to engage and fully integrate with their local community. This will include taking groups out into the local area to use facilities and services including using public transport as well as supporting a range of activities at the centre. Work under the direction and support of your line manager to develop and facilitate a monthly timetable of activities. Support group activities to ensure a positive environment is maintained, dealing with day-to-day issues that may arise. At times this may mean providing additional support which is 1-1 with participants as required. Communicate with colleagues and families to discuss progress and any concerns that may arise. Support the delivery of training programmes and initiatives eg money management, ICT, cookery skills etc. Maintain a safe working environment ensuring individual and activity risk assessments are followed. The post holder is expected to be flexible and undertake other duties and additional tasks that may be required due to changing priorities or circumstances within reason and competence.

This job description may be subject to change in line with the changing needs and demands of the organisation

TO APPLY

REQUEST AN APPLICATION PACK from recruitment@wegobeyondhr.com.

A CV will not be accepted as an application.

Closing date Friday 31st October 2025 at 3pm

Orchardville reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Orchardville are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 7 months

Expected hours: 16.5 per week

Work Location: In person