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Development Worker

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Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/12/2024
Advert End Date:
17/01/2025 12:00
Salary:
£25,992
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
273897
Employment Location:
Onsite working only (Sunderland) with up to 20% of your working hours from home
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
17 Jan
Further Information
Do you have what it takes to be a Development Worker with Sunderland People First?
 
About Sunderland People First
Sunderland People First is a Community Interest Company. We provide services locally and across the country, and work to promote good practice nationally.
 
We...
  • Support disabled people and their families through information, guidance, self-help and self-advocacy.  We do this through consultation, engagement, and partnership working.
  • Influence local and national policy which affects the lives of people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families.
  • Ensure that Sunderland People First is led by people with lived experience and are at the heart of all we do. 
Development Worker, 1 year Fixed Term with potential to become permanent, 37 hours per week
The role will be to empower our team of self- advocates. Be proactive in the design, leadership and delivery of projects to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families, including facilitating workshops and training.
We are looking for someone who has:
  • A sound values base and knowledge of people with a learning disability and autisticPeople
  • Interest in current affairs, human rights and the future of social care and healthcareServices
  • Commitment and passion to achieving the best possible outcomes for all
  • A sound understanding of safeguarding of vulnerable adults
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comprehensive IT and technology skills 
A satisfactory DBS check will be required.
 
How to Apply
Please click ‘Supporting Documents’ and download the application form along with the other supporting documents.  Once complete, please return the application form by email to hello@sunderlandpeoplefirst.com.  Please note, we do not accept CVs.
 
Please direct any enquiries to Lisa Clark lisa@sunderlandpeoplefirst.com or call 07512309012
 
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