BARNET MENCAP
PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:  Engagement Coordinator

LOCATION:  35 Hendon Lane and various locations in North London

POST REQUIREMENTS/
CRITERIA

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DESIRABLE

EXPERIENCE
RELEVANT TO POST

SKILLS & ABILITIES/
SPECIAL APTITUDES

KNOWLEDGE
RELEVANT TO JOB:

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An interest in working with people with learning
disabilities and/or autism

Ability to deliver training sessions and facilitate
group work

An understanding and commitment to
Safeguarding of children and adults at risk

Excellent IT skills including online video
platforms e.g. Teams, Zoom

To recruit and train people with learning
disabilities and/or autism to help facilitate
training sessions.

Ability to maintain clear and accurate records

Ability to work in partnership with other
organisations

Ability to communicate effectively with people
with learning disabilities and autism, their
carers and a wide range of professionals

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Excellent organisational skills and ability to
prioritise workload effectively.

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Able to monitor the work of the project and
produce reports in order to meet targets

Ability to work flexibly including out-of-hours
work

An understanding of the issues affecting
people with learning disabilities and/or autism

A knowledge of risk assessment

An understanding and commitment to the

ASSESSED FROM
APPLICATION
FORM/INTERVIEW/
TEST
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safeguarding of children and adults at risk and
how to recognise and report abuse

Working knowledge of Health & Safety
legislation

Knowledge of equalities and an understanding
of how to implement good practice in the
workplace and within service delivery
To have knowledge and awareness and
actively promote anti-discriminatory practice at
all times.

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EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES

The information on this form will be the basis on which applications will be short-listed.
All applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria to be short-listed/invited
for interview.