Community and Inclusion Lead

Community and Inclusion Lead

Job Title:Community and Inclusion Lead
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Norwich

Days and hours of work:32 hours over 5 days - Monday to Friday Possibly some evenings (with notice)
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: GBP20,800

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for Community and Inclusion Lead to ensure that our client's Ethos and Values are ingrained in all your actions, this position entails collaborating with the Community and Social Inclusion Manager and the broader Core Group. Your primary responsibility will be to provide support to Registered Managers and the wider management teams within the home/school network of our client. This support is aimed at facilitating the operation of their homes/schools in a manner that addresses the needs of Community & Social Inclusion.

Additionally, this role plays a pivotal role in assisting our client's Community and Social Inclusion department in evolving into a revenue-generating entity. The goal is to establish a sustainable revenue stream that can subsequently benefit the individuals residing within our client's community.

This a fantastic opportunity to work with an independently run provider.

THE ROLE

• Collaborate with the Community and Social Inclusion manager to embed the vision across Group.
• Develop community networks and facilitate residents' potential.
• Foster links with external professional groups and seek engagement grants/funding.
• Cultivate links with all group services for customised inclusion and engagement tools.
• Conduct site visits for risk assessment and placement suitability.
• Coach and mentor Support Workers to maintain placements.
• Inspire community engagement with the wider community.
• Implement and sustain career pathways with the Community & Social Inclusion manager.
• Measure quality and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and key documents for Social Inclusion support.
• Design and deliver workshops for staff's Community and Social Inclusion knowledge.
• Develop and deliver Easy Reads as needed and ensure training and policy reading is current.

Promoting & Supporting the Community Interest Company:

• Collaborate with CIC managers to create revenue plans for CIC premises and resources.
• Ensure adults from homes utilise CIC premises and resources in coordination with home managers.
• Engage with the local community to maximize use and revenue.
• Establish a robust booking system for premises and activities, managing ongoing coordination.
• Serve as the contact for general CIC premises inquiries, liaising with relevant parties.
• Maintain excellent customer service for all CIC clients, including external parties and homes and school.
• Manage positive relationships between CIC managers and clients.
• Facilitate efficient planning of the CIC through various communication platforms, including phone, email, webinars, and face-to-face meetings.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

• You will have experience in one of the following sectors: Event planning/ Activities coordinator/ experience with health and social care/ education/ safeguarding and person-centred care.
• Committed to inclusion.
• Positive role modelling.
• Willingness to expand on knowledge and undertake training.
• Good communicator on all levels.
• Excellent commitment and reliability.
• Must hold a full clean UK driving licence - travel between sites is essential

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

• Previous experience of working in a residential adult setting
• Previous experience of working with young people/adults with SEND
• Keen to develop leadership skills.
• Holds a Level 3 in Health and Social Care

IN RETURN OUR CLIENT CAN OFFER

• Free and comprehensive training
• Opportunity to enrol in NVQ Courses as required
• Competitive pay
• Pension
• Holiday pay
• Bonus for successful CQC inspections
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Wellbeing support

Please contact our Healthcare Recruitment specialists