* 20 hours per week. £27,445 p.a., pro rata (of 35 hours per week)
Role
About us:
get2gether is a dynamic and forward-looking charity, responding to the social isolation regularly experienced by people with disabilities looking for opportunities to find friendship and love in adult relationships.
We organise events, develop courses, and create opportunities that enable social connection and personal development. We use a mentoring and coaching approach to encourage adults with disabilities to self-reflect, take responsibility for their own actions and lead their own lives.
Role:
The post of Events & Communications Coordinator includes aspects of event management and all communications with our members and other stakeholders. You would play a key role in creating a programme of events and activities.
For this role, you will need to be a creative communicator, highly organised, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. If you believe you have the experience and skills to be part of our dynamic team we would love to hear from you.
Application notes
The job description/person specification is available to download below.
To apply, email your CV and a cover letter outlining what you will bring to the role to mojca@get2gether.org.uk by 10am on Friday 31st January 2025, quoting Recruitment - Events & Comms Coordinator.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th February 2025.
Main Responsibilities
* To support individuals with all identified areas in their support plan.
* To support individuals in areas of their lives including relationships, employment, appointments, education and social activities.
* To support individuals to understand and fulfil their rights and responsibilities in all aspects of their lives.
* To support individuals when engaging with external agencies and third parties as an advocate.
* To support and promote healthy eating.
* To encourage and support individuals to maintain or develop a full, inclusive social life.
* To provide emotional support to individuals in challenging times.
* To support people with intimate self-care tasks and encourage individuals towards greater self-sufficiency in these areas.
* To support individuals to effectively manage any behavioural challenges they may present.
* To provide support allowing individuals to manage their own finances and medication.
The main responsibilities are listed above; however, this list is not exhaustive, and the employee would be expected to perform any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties. Employees will be expected to apply for and maintain their Registration with the SSSC at the appropriate time, as specified by the SSSC, and to ensure they comply with the SSSC Code of Conduct.
Qualifications/Skills key to the role
* Commitment to the ethos and values of Fair Deal.
* Experience in a Social Care environment (desirable).
* A commitment to the rights and dignity of the people we support.
* To have a flexible, positive and creative approach to working with people.
* Having a holistic and respectful view of support.
* Being reliable, dependable and approachable.
* The ability to approach difficult situations calmly and efficiently.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
* Full Driving licence and access to own car for business purposes (desirable).
* Good IT Skills.
* A willingness to undertake any training or learning required to carry out the duties of the post.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Experience:
* Support worker: 1 year (preferred).
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred).
In addition to a rewarding career, with competitive rates of pay, Fair Deal can offer a wide range of staff benefits including competitive holiday entitlement, company sick pay scheme, workplace pension scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
Additional Information
Please note the post is for permanent night shift; however, there is an expectation that the post holder will be available for some initial training in daytime hours for the first few weeks in post. There may be a requirement beyond this for occasional daytime training course planned in advance.
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