Vacancies
Go With OUR Flow Companion
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Saffron Walden Mencap Society provides a variety of social activities, clubs, trips and events for our members, who are adults and young people with learning disabilities.
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We are looking for two enthusiastic, organised and motivated individuals to join our GWOF group to support our members, aged 16 to 25, on a Friday evening. Our young members love to socialise with their peers and go ‘out’ on a Friday evening!
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The successful candidates will support members taking part in a range of activities and experiences.
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Experience of supporting people with learning and/or physical disabilities, or working in the social care sector will be an advantage, but is not essential for the right candidates.
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Full driving licence and own vehicle is required to fulfil the role.
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Employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Safeguarding training is required and this will be provided.
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Normal hours of work - Friday evenings
Current rate of pay £12.50 p.h.
Closing Date: 7th March 2025
Interviews will take place: w/c 17th March 2025
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For an application form please email/phone
admin@saffronwaldenmencapsociety.org
Jacquie Lucas (admin) 07973 552262
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or
disability status.
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Side by Side Club Volunteer
Saffron Walden Mencap Society is dedicated to improving the lives of local adults with learning disabilities by offering fun, friendship, and inclusion at a variety of clubs, events and outings. Our Side by Side volunteers will be able to commit to attending a weekly social club held at the Salvation Army Hall in Saffron Walden every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Every week is different at the club but it is always fun! Working with the club leader and deputy, you might be helping a member to spot numbers on a bingo card one week, helping to serve drinks in the break, or having fun with your team the next week during a game of ‘play your cards right’.
As a charity dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion, age, lack of formal qualifications or disabilities will not exclude anyone from suitability for this volunteering role. No previous experience in the field is required - but you must be willing to learn and complete our induction process (with support if required).
All volunteers must have an enhanced DBS certificate which will be organised by our charity at no cost to you.
Please contact us for more information and/or an application form admin@saffronwaldenmencapsociety.org
Side by Side Club Volunteer Driver
Saffron Walden Mencap Society is dedicated to improving the lives of local adults with learning disabilities by offering fun, friendship, and inclusion at a variety of clubs, events and outings. Our Side by Side volunteer drivers will be able to commit to driving our members to and from a weekly social club held at the Salvation Army Hall in Saffron Walden every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
You will be driving the same individual (s) every week following our Transport Policy guidelines and will be given sufficient information in order to fulfil the role. We offer reimbursement for mileage to all of our drivers, claimed on a monthly basis.
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You will need to have a current full UK drivers licence, and be fully insured to drive your own vehicle which will be safe and roadworthy. No previous experience in the field is required - but you must be willing to learn and to complete our induction process (with support if required).
All of our volunteers must have an enhanced DBS certificate which will be organised by our charity at no cost to you.
Please contact us for more information and/or an application form admin@saffronwaldenmencapsociety.org
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