Vacancies

Sunnybank Trust: Choices Deputy Manager

Epsom, Surrey (hybrid working from home, office & local venues).

Hours to include working on Thursdays and Fridays.

14 hours per week. Up to £26 000 pa FTE

The Sunnybank Trust is a vibrant community charity that believes that people with learning disabilities should be able to live without prejudice and have confidence, opportunities, and control over their own lives. You will be joining the charity as it moves towards becoming more inclusive and promotes the skills and abilities of those with learning disabilities.

The post holder will help us achieve our vision by contributing to the work of the Choices Service by supporting adults with learning disabilities to participate in activities, clubs and events run by the charity that promotes friendships, new skills, increase in confidence and social skills and development.

The Choices activities are hybrid, with most delivered in person, but with a few online. The Sunnybank Trust supports a wide range of partners from those living in residential homes, to others living in supported living, at home or in the community without support. Some of the clubs and activities are aimed at certain groups such as those in the Residential Homes or who need greater levels of support or with young adults who are either living with families or in supported living.

Teamwork, coproduction, information sharing, collaboration and best practice underpin this service.

Working with the Choices Manager and the two Choices Officers, the role will be expected to;

• Support the planning and implementation of the clubs and activities
• Deputise for the Choices Manager in their absence
• Make sure risk assessment and infrastructure is up to date and adhered to for safe practice
• Ensure the effective set up of the different clubs and activities
• Contribute to the Choices newsletter
• Support the record keeping and monitor supplies for the clubs and activities.
• Evaluate activities, build on the learning and monitor the outcomes.
• Provide support with administration and case recording.
• Ensure that all personal data is managed with confidentiality, efficiency and data security.

Induction, training and ongoing support will be given for all aspects of the role. Staff benefits include flexible working, working from home where suitable and a pension scheme. Parking within 10 minutes’ walk of Epsom office.

The Sunnybank Trust is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal consideration for the post regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. We celebrate our differences and believe that everyone in our community should be included, respected and treated as equal.

For the full job description or further information about the role, or to apply please email your CV and covering letter to info@sunnybanktrust.org

Closing date 5pm Tuesday 5^th September. Interviews to be held on Friday 15^th September.