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Social and Wellbeing LeadWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Job Title: Social and Wellbeing LeadAccountable to: Wellbeing ManagerSalary: Up to£26,390Location: RavenswoodHours: 35 hours per week (to include some evenings and weekends)Contract: 6-12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)Why Norwood?The opportunity to work for a leading UK charityCompetitive salary & benefits package25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE)Workplace Pension Scheme:Plan for your future with confidence.Employee Assistance Programme:We care about your well-being.£300 When You Introduce a Friend:Spread the word and reap the rewards.Free Eye test & Eyewear allowanceAccess to Blue Light discount schemeCycle to work schemeExcellent career progression pathwayAbout Norwood:Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.Click here to find out more about Norwood .Our Norwood Values and Behaviours underpin everything we do as we continue to support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives:Here is a short Norwood video highlighting the vital work we do and the people we support.About the role:You'll work closely with the Wellbeing Manager and in conjunction with other professionals as required, to assist in thedevelopment and delivery of a quality social and wellbeing activity programme for individuals or groups, primarily for people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
This includes:Manage a team of staff to deliver the social and wellbeing activity provision on a day-to-day basis, which also include supervisions, team meetings and 1:1's.Oversee the provision of social and wellbeing activities at Ravenswood, which includes the regular social and wellbeing activity programme, one off events, home setting sessions and community integration.Monitor and review the progress of social and wellbeing sessions for groups and individuals including reporting, recording KPIs, audits and other administration responsibilities.Actively promote Ravenswood social and wellbeing provisions to the wider community and generate income through bookings from external groups or individuals.Maintain health and safety standards, ensuring that all people we support and staff adhere to the safety guidelines in place.Implement all policies required for the social and wellbeing provision including Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Manual Handling, Equal Opportunities andCOSHH.Maintain risk assessments for all sports and activity sessions on site.Undertake necessary training for accreditation of skills and qualifications.Essential:Experience working with adults who have a learning disability in a health or social care settingDelivery of social and wellbeing activity programmesGood literacy, numeracy and ICT skills - grade C or above in GSCE English and Maths or equivalentExcellent interpersonal, social and communication skillsPositive attitude towards disability and the benefits of physical activityAble to work co-operatively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary teamAn understanding and commitment to Equal OpportunitiesThe ability to work methodically and plan time effectivelyWillingness to undertake further training and achieve qualifications as requiredA high level of commitment and enthusiasmAble and willing to be flexible in approach to work and responsive to changing demands of the organisation and service usersWillingness to work some evenings and weekendsDesirable:Line managing practitioners to deliver programmesUtilising safe & effective manual handling practicesValid First Aid certificateKnowledge of Health and Safety legislationIf you are interested in this role, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.TPBN1_UKTJ