Learning Disability Programmes & Inclusion Coordinator

To support the development and delivery of inclusive programmes and supported employment opportunities for learning disabled people, ensuring participants receive appropriate supportwhile helping to build sustainable opportunities through partnerships and funding.

Main duties and responsibilities

Programme and participant support

• Act as a key contact for learning disabled employees, volunteers and programme participants.

• Support individuals to engage confidently in activities, work placements and employment opportunities and seek progression routes for all learning-disabled employees.

• Help identify support needs and practical adjustments to enable participation in clubs and employment programmes.

• Liaise with staff, families, carers and external support organisations where appropriate.

• Ensure programmes remain accessible and inclusive.

Programme coordination

• Coordinate and oversee learning disability-focused activities: Tuesday evening adult social club; Friday evening youth sport club; hospitality and front of house employment programme.

• Support scheduling, attendance monitoring and participant communication.

• Gather feedback, outcomes and participant stories.

• Help develop new opportunities and pathways for participation, skills and employment.

• Work with staff across the organisation to embed inclusive practice.

Funding and development

• Research grants, trusts and funding opportunities related to disability inclusion, supported employment and community programmes.

• Support preparation of funding applications and contribute information, participant case studies and impact evidence.

• Build relationships with local organisations, partners and funders.

• Help identify opportunities to grow and sustain the role and associated programmes.

• Maintain records of participation and outcomes.

• Collect evidence demonstrating impact and learning.

• Contribute to reports for funders and stakeholders.

Person specification

Essential

• Experience working alongside learning disabled people in community, arts, employment or education settings.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

• Understanding of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.

• Ability to work independently and identify opportunities.

• Good organisational skills with an ability to keep accurate records

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and the internet

Desirable

• Support Work qualification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory

• Experience with fundraising, partnerships or bid writing desirable

• An understanding of pan disability and employment

• Local to SEACC