Group Leader - Out and About

Social Care

Sheffield Mencap and Gateway

We are recruiting for a Group Leader

The Out and About service provides social groups for adults with a learning disability or autism and runs in community venues around Sheffield. As a Group Leader you would be responsible for running one of these groups - which can include Bowling, Going to the Theatre / Cinema or just simply meeting up with friends to go for a meal.

We provide person-centred care for every member, ensuring they enjoy the group and progress towards their unique goals.

Days / times of sessions to be discussed in interview:

Evenings - 3.5 hours per session
Weekends - 3.5 hours per session
£14.88 per hour

Job Location: Various Sites across Sheffield.

To lead group activities ensuring all members engage and enjoy themselves
To undertake appropriate risk assessments on site and escalate any concerns to on call manager
To feedback after each session to Service Manager
To lead and support volunteers
Attend internal and external meetings as required
To take on additional duties as directed by the Service Manager responsible for the project

General:

All Sheffield Mencap and Gateway employees are required to:

Comply with all organisational policies and procedures including those related to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
Participate in and contribute to supervision / appraisal process, team meetings, all relevant training and staff away-days
Co-operate and liaise with colleagues internally and externally
Behave in a professional manner at all times

Make a positive contribution to the vision of Sheffield Mencap and Gateway through their work.

Sheffield

£14.88 per hour - £52.08 per session

Part Time

Evenings and Weekends - 3.5 hrs per session

Contributory pension, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and health scheme after qualifying period.

23-10-2025

For an application pack, please contact the general office: mencapoffice@sheffieldmencap.org.uk or call 0114 2767757 For an informal discussion please contact Jennifer Baldwin (Service Manager) on 0114 2767757.

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