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Saffron Walden Mencap Society are a small local charity based in North West Essex, who are committed to providing a variety of social activities, clubs, trips, and events for our members, who are all adults and young people with learning disabilities.
We are passionate about giving our young members an opportunity to socialise with their peers and go out on a Friday evening to a place of their choice and with whom they choose.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Go With Our Flow Companion. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting members, aged 16 to 25, taking part in a range of activities and experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supporting young members to participate in social activities, trips, and events.
2. Assisting members to make choices about their preferred activities and destinations.
3. Providing companionship and encouragement to members, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
4. Ensuring the safety and well-being of members during activities.
5. Communicating effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
6. Supporting members to develop their social skills and independence.
7. Accompanying young members to locations of their choice on Friday evenings.
How to apply:
Message by email with CV - include email address: PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.
We encourage all applicants to apply directly to the group and the contact details provided by the group as stated on this job advert.
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