Midland Mencap
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Job Title: Lead Worker - Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service Hourly Rate: £13.44 Per Hour Employment Status: Permanent - Part-time and full-time roles are available Responsible To: Service Coordinator Location: Recruiting in North and South West Birmingham Erdington, Kingstanding, Great Barr Northfield, Selly Oak and Longbridge Who We Look For Are you a warm, personable, and highly motivated individual who can empower and support people with a learning disability? Do you have passion for what you do, are a strong communicator and have good problem-solving skills? Midland Mencap is looking to recruit Lead Workers to provide support to adults with learning disabilities in the Birmingham area. We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to excellence. If you have experience working with adults with a learning disability, that's a bonus. But don't be put off if not. We value transferable skills from other sectors and provide comprehensive training to all our staff. What Does A Lead Worker Do? Lead Workers are responsible for providing the appropriate support to an individual within their home environment and ensuring that they remain an active part of their local community. You will support citizens to find and sustain their own home, receive the right benefits, maintain their wellbeing, and access employment, training and volunteering opportunities. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a person-centred way, enabling individuals to exercise choice and control over their own lives to maximise their independence. With the support of a Coordinator, you'll need to be able to work on your own initiative, be comfortable lone working and keep accurate digital records. Duties and Responsibilities Provide support consistent with individual, person-centred, support plans & risk assessments. To identify and connect individuals to community facilities, local services and professionals. Uphold and promote rights, dignity, respect and choices. Assist and support citizens to develop independent living skills, including digital literacy. Assist citizens in maintaining relationships with family, friends and the local community. Assist and support citizens in managing their finances and maximising income. Support to overcome accessibility barriers, explaining information & using accessible formats. To support with access to GPs, dentists, opticians & hospitals, including Annual Health Checks. To support with maintaining emotional, physical, spiritual, cultural and psychological well-being. To record achievements and citizen outcomes, and where possible support with move on. Act in accordance with Midland Mencap's Health and Safety & Equal Opportunities policy. To provide senior staff with any information that affects the well-being of citizens or service operation. To maintain accurate digital records consistent with the service and legal requirements. To use a work issued mobile device to 'Check In/Out' of support sessions. To provide face-to-face support wherever practical, supplemented by remote contact as required. To be willing to undertake training, complete the Care Certificate & attend regular supervision. Experience Essential The ability to work on your own initiative. Willing to work as part of a team. Skills & Ability Essential To support & achieve agreed outcomes in line with support plans. To work with colleagues, family, volunteers, and wider support network to maximise health and wellbeing. To support with tenancy sustainment, promote independence and establish community connections. To support in providing a service which is non-judgemental, responsive, reactive, and tailored to individual needs. The ability to identify, assess and act upon risks. Be highly motivated, creative, pro-active, and resourceful. Be IT proficient, with the ability to use a mobile device to record support sessions, outcomes achieved and gather information for Key Performance Indicators. Ability to follow organisational policies and procedures. Ability to work flexible hours around citizen(s) needs, which may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays. To contribute to ongoing supervision and personal development. Maintain confidentiality and GDPR. Good listening, literacy, and numeracy skills. Willingness to undertake training as required. Ability to travel within the Birmingham area. Training & Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a willingness to undergo training.
Job Title: Lead Worker - Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service Hourly Rate: £13.44 Per Hour Employment Status: Permanent - Part-time and full-time roles are available Responsible To: Service Coordinator Location: Recruiting in North and South West Birmingham Erdington, Kingstanding, Great Barr Northfield, Selly Oak and Longbridge Who We Look For Are you a warm, personable, and highly motivated individual who can empower and support people with a learning disability? Do you have passion for what you do, are a strong communicator and have good problem-solving skills? Midland Mencap is looking to recruit Lead Workers to provide support to adults with learning disabilities in the Birmingham area. We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to excellence. If you have experience working with adults with a learning disability, that's a bonus. But don't be put off if not. We value transferable skills from other sectors and provide comprehensive training to all our staff. What Does A Lead Worker Do? Lead Workers are responsible for providing the appropriate support to an individual within their home environment and ensuring that they remain an active part of their local community. You will support citizens to find and sustain their own home, receive the right benefits, maintain their wellbeing, and access employment, training and volunteering opportunities. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a person-centred way, enabling individuals to exercise choice and control over their own lives to maximise their independence. With the support of a Coordinator, you'll need to be able to work on your own initiative, be comfortable lone working and keep accurate digital records. Duties and Responsibilities Provide support consistent with individual, person-centred, support plans & risk assessments. To identify and connect individuals to community facilities, local services and professionals. Uphold and promote rights, dignity, respect and choices. Assist and support citizens to develop independent living skills, including digital literacy. Assist citizens in maintaining relationships with family, friends and the local community. Assist and support citizens in managing their finances and maximising income. Support to overcome accessibility barriers, explaining information & using accessible formats. To support with access to GPs, dentists, opticians & hospitals, including Annual Health Checks. To support with maintaining emotional, physical, spiritual, cultural and psychological well-being. To record achievements and citizen outcomes, and where possible support with move on. Act in accordance with Midland Mencap's Health and Safety & Equal Opportunities policy. To provide senior staff with any information that affects the well-being of citizens or service operation. To maintain accurate digital records consistent with the service and legal requirements. To use a work issued mobile device to 'Check In/Out' of support sessions. To provide face-to-face support wherever practical, supplemented by remote contact as required. To be willing to undertake training, complete the Care Certificate & attend regular supervision. Experience Essential The ability to work on your own initiative. Willing to work as part of a team. Skills & Ability Essential To support & achieve agreed outcomes in line with support plans. To work with colleagues, family, volunteers, and wider support network to maximise health and wellbeing. To support with tenancy sustainment, promote independence and establish community connections. To support in providing a service which is non-judgemental, responsive, reactive, and tailored to individual needs. The ability to identify, assess and act upon risks. Be highly motivated, creative, pro-active, and resourceful. Be IT proficient, with the ability to use a mobile device to record support sessions, outcomes achieved and gather information for Key Performance Indicators. Ability to follow organisational policies and procedures. Ability to work flexible hours around citizen(s) needs, which may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays. To contribute to ongoing supervision and personal development. Maintain confidentiality and GDPR. Good listening, literacy, and numeracy skills. Willingness to undertake training as required. Ability to travel within the Birmingham area. Training & Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a willingness to undergo training.
Midland Mencap
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Hours & Salary: 16 hours per week - £11,648 per annum. Employment Status: 3 Years (Fixed Term) Location: In-Person - Non-remote: Birmingham (Pinewood, Woodgate Valley) Who We Look For We're seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Data Analyst Assistantwho is passionate about using data to drive positive change. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy turning numbers into meaningful insights and want to support a charity that makes a real difference in people's lives. Ideally, you'll have experience handling data, spotting trends, and presenting findings clearly. Strong teamwork skills are essential, as you'll be working with colleagues across our services to ensure data is accurate and impactful. A genuine interest in social impact, equality, or disability rights would be a bonus. If you're organised, curious, and motivated to help us demonstrate our charity's impact, we'd love to hear from you. What does this role involve? As a Data Analyst Assistant, you'll help turn data into insights that improve our services and demonstrate our impact. Your key tasks will include: Collecting and managing data- ensuring accurate, up-to-date records across our services. Analysing and reporting findings- creating dashboards, reports, and visualisations to guide decisions. Supporting funding bids and impact reports- providing clear data summaries for stakeholders. Ensuring data quality and compliance- following GDPR and governance standards. Helping staff use data tools- offering training and troubleshooting support. Collaborating across teams- tailoring reports and insights to different service needs. You'll play an important role in helping Midland Mencap make data-driven decisions that benefit people with learning disabilities. Experience Experience working with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) and data platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.). Experience in the voluntary/community or health and social care sector. Familiarity with CRM systems Experience of delivering training or troubleshooting to staff with digital tools and/or data systems. Skills, Abilities & Attributes Understanding of data collection methods and basic statistical analysis. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. Interest in social impact, equality, or disability rights. Ability to contribute to presentations or briefings for board meetings, commissioners, or partners. Understanding of GDPR and information governance standards. Training & Qualifications Working towards or holding a recognised qualification in relation to data analysis. Qualification(s) or certification(s) for relevant data platforms or systems. What we offer? Flexible working arrangements. Training and development opportunities Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
Hours & Salary: 16 hours per week - £11,648 per annum. Employment Status: 3 Years (Fixed Term) Location: In-Person - Non-remote: Birmingham (Pinewood, Woodgate Valley) Who We Look For We're seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Data Analyst Assistantwho is passionate about using data to drive positive change. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy turning numbers into meaningful insights and want to support a charity that makes a real difference in people's lives. Ideally, you'll have experience handling data, spotting trends, and presenting findings clearly. Strong teamwork skills are essential, as you'll be working with colleagues across our services to ensure data is accurate and impactful. A genuine interest in social impact, equality, or disability rights would be a bonus. If you're organised, curious, and motivated to help us demonstrate our charity's impact, we'd love to hear from you. What does this role involve? As a Data Analyst Assistant, you'll help turn data into insights that improve our services and demonstrate our impact. Your key tasks will include: Collecting and managing data- ensuring accurate, up-to-date records across our services. Analysing and reporting findings- creating dashboards, reports, and visualisations to guide decisions. Supporting funding bids and impact reports- providing clear data summaries for stakeholders. Ensuring data quality and compliance- following GDPR and governance standards. Helping staff use data tools- offering training and troubleshooting support. Collaborating across teams- tailoring reports and insights to different service needs. You'll play an important role in helping Midland Mencap make data-driven decisions that benefit people with learning disabilities. Experience Experience working with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) and data platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.). Experience in the voluntary/community or health and social care sector. Familiarity with CRM systems Experience of delivering training or troubleshooting to staff with digital tools and/or data systems. Skills, Abilities & Attributes Understanding of data collection methods and basic statistical analysis. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. Interest in social impact, equality, or disability rights. Ability to contribute to presentations or briefings for board meetings, commissioners, or partners. Understanding of GDPR and information governance standards. Training & Qualifications Working towards or holding a recognised qualification in relation to data analysis. Qualification(s) or certification(s) for relevant data platforms or systems. What we offer? Flexible working arrangements. Training and development opportunities Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.