Youth Development Facilitator

Do you want to develop and facilitate a new youth development programme at Share? We are looking for a passionate and creative team member to join as our new Youth Development Facilitator.

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.

You ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long-term changes. You ll develop and facilitate our new programme at Share, delivering session both at our training centres and out in the community. You ll help our students achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way.

Main responsibilities

• You ll think creatively when planning and facilitating the programme and use a range of methods to support the students learning goal

• You ll support progression pathways for young people with a learning disability and/or are autistic, many of whom have recently left college

• You ll work with each young person to understand their individuals' preferences and strengths to develop an accessible action plan

• You ll work to strengthen our local community and youth networks, developing partnerships with external organisations

Who we re looking for

• You ll have experience of working with young people and will be passionate about delivering quality services

• You ll have a good understanding of the challenges faced by adults with learning disabilities and a strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in all aspect of life

• You ll have excellent planning and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and targets

• You ll be able to take a collaborative and empowering approach, working with our students, partners and volunteers to plan and deliver person centred services

• Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all

Why work for us?

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.

We ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.

How to apply

We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service.

Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:

1. What are three qualities that make you an excellent Youth Development Facilitator?

2. What relevant experience do you have of planning and facilitating skills development programmes for young adults (preferable with those with a learning disability or autistic young adults)?

3. How would you develop the Youth Development programme at Share?

If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team.

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.

We look forward to receiving your application.