Learning Disability Coach

Looking Forward Activities provide life enhancing support for people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. We are passionate about the activities and support we provide to our Members, this isn't just a job to us and no day is ever the same!

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join our forward-thinking, creative and innovative team as a Learning Disability Coach.

We strive to develop independent, confident, and resilient Members who are well-prepared to engage with the wider community.

The purpose of this role is to coach and develop Members to attain their ambitions and expectations. It will involve collaboration with other key staff/managers, ensuring Member engagement with all learning activities and championing the Member voice. The role will involve creating links with local businesses to develop and promote Employment/Volunteer Opportunities for our Members. Ideally you will have experience in a similar position.

Alongside this role you will be required to accompany Members to evening /day time social activities and support delivery of life and social skills sessions.

You will need to be flexible in your working hours as you will be required to work a minimum of one evening per week.

Transporting our Members is a large part of the job, you must be comfortable driving across Cheshire. As part of this position you will need a full UK clean driving licence, and will need to insure your own vehicle for business use. Our day time activities are currently based in Tarvin with additional activities moving to Northwich around August.

Our work involves dealing with people from diverse backgrounds, with the behavioural, cultural and religious differences that entails. Our Staff treat Members with respect at all times, regardless of their lifestyle and beliefs, and ensure that they receive the dignity they deserve.

• Have a caring nature and a genuine need to help others


• Effective Communication Skills


• Remain calm under pressure


• Be reliable


• Be Flexible


• Work well in a Team


• Be punctual


• Be organised


• Be willing to go the extra mile
  
  Pulled from the full job description


• Company events


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site parking


• Referral programme, DBS Clearance


• Company Vehicles (when available - for staff aged 25 and over with a clean UK driving license)


• Bupa Employee Assistance Programme - helpline 24/7 to get immediate emotional and practical support and advice from a qualified expert


• 28 Days Holiday (pro rata including Bank Holidays)


• Extra paid day off for your Birthday


• Mileage paid at 45p per mile for personal vehicle use


• We close for one week over the Christmas period and Bank Holidays so you get to spend quality time with your family (you will need to reserve holidays for this period of closure)


• The ideal candidate will live in or the surrounding areas of Chester/Ellesmere Port/Wirral


Successful applicants will be required to provide references (including most recent employment) and complete a DBS check.

The initial interview will be online, a second in-person (working) interview will be required if you are successful. You will also be required to complete a 3rd interview face to face.

If you would like to be part of our fantastic, friendly Team, please get in touch.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, Permanent