Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with
learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the
safeguarding of children and adults at risk.
There is currently a vacancy within our Equality Housing Team for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate,
and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in
housing situations of their choice. Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for a better idea of what the
role entails and what we're looking for.
How to apply:
Option 2 and 3: Email/post your CV alongside a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria on the person specification. Completed applications can either be emailed to Project Support at [email protected] or sent to the following address:
Barnet Mencap, 35 Hendon Lane, London N3 1RT
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the
skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
- A 'Person Centred Planning' ethos
Providing support with personal care as required
- Excellent communication and record keeping skills
We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap,
in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow
flexible working, and our team can benefit from other perks including the Blue Light Card.
Further details are available on our website at www.barnetmencap.org.uk, or you can contact us on 020 8349 3842 if
you would like more information.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line
with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.
We encourage all applicants to apply directly to the group and the contact details provided by the group as stated on this job advert.
If you choose to click on the “Apply” button, you give Royal Mencap Society consent to forward your application (CV) and your personal details to the relevant local group on your behalf. Your information will only be shared for the purpose of recruitment.
Once your personal details have been shared you can request to have your details removed by contacting the Network Partner directly.
Applicants interested in jobs advertised by affiliated Network Partners should note that any logos referring to quality standards apply to RMS only. If you have a question relating to a Network Partner’s quality accreditations, you should contact them directly.
We wish you the best with your Network Partner application.