BARNET MENCAP

BARNET MENCAP
PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:  Engagement Coordinator

LOCATION:  35 Hendon Lane and various locations in North London

POST REQUIREMENTS/
CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL/
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

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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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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.

  JOB DESCRIPTION

Engagement Co-ordinator

JOB TITLE:
SECTION:            Community Services (Adults)
REPORTS TO:
LOCATION:

Community Services Manager (Adults & Children)
Barnet Mencap, 35 Hendon Lane, Finchley, N3 1RT, and other
locations in North London

HOURS:                   11 hours per week
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CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF JOB

The role of Engagement Coordinator is to raise awareness of Learning Disability
and/or Autism within the London Borough of Barnet and the wider community.
The Engagement Coordinator will work closely with people with learning
disabilities and autism, as well as other local organisations to ensure people
have their voices heard.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service User Involvement

•  To facilitate the Have Your Say group, a group of adults with learning

disabilities and/or autism who meet once a month to give feedback on
projects and plans that may affect them in the future.

•  To invite clients to Have Your Say meetings, send reminders, and agendas

in a format the clients can understand.

•  To research suitable projects, surveys, campaigns etc for the group to give

feedback on, and support them to do so.

•  To invite guests from external organisations and LBB to the meetings who

are working on projects that require feedback and/or alternatively to find
suitable Barnet Mencap clients to take part in targeted surveys and
projects for external organisations.

•  To follow up on projects the group have given feedback on
•  To support our clients to attend other Involvement Board meetings with

partners e.g. Healthwatch or at the Houses of Parliament.

Training

•  To deliver training sessions around learning disability and autism

awareness for local external organisations both online and in person.
•  To have the confidence, skills and initiative to deal with any issues that

may arise in training sessions.

•  To recruit and train clients to take part in and help deliver the training

sessions.

Health

  JOB DESCRIPTION

•  To work alongside health professionals to deliver workshops on health
issues our client group face, e.g. cancer screenings, dental hygiene.

Office Skills

•  Co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the project
•  Maintain effective IT systems
•  Undertake monitoring outcomes as required by funders and others
•  Ensure that records are kept up to date

Health and Safety

•  Undertake/ensure that risk assessments are carried out, recorded and

regularly updated

•  Ensure that a high standard of Health and Safety is maintained and that

policies and procedures are followed

Promotion of Service

•  Develop links within the community and with other organisations
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It is expected that the post holder will perform in such a way that furthers
the values of the organisation with reference to equal access and
opportunity and quality of service provided

Equal Opportunities

•  Actively promote equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice at

all times.

Flexibility

•  Available to work 11 hours per week including evening work as and when

required.

•  To fulfil the Engagement Coordinator role, it may require being flexible to

meet the schedules of other organisations.

Additional

•  To undertake any other duties which may be necessary as part of the role

General

The duties and responsibilities of the post may change over a period of time.
Only significant additional duties or responsibilities as required by the Chief
Executive will render the post for re-evaluation.

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Project Manager

SECTION:

Adult Community Services

REPORTS TO:

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

LOCATION:

35 Hendon Lane, Finchley, N3 1RT,
54 Station Road, Hendon, NW4 3SP

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Context and Purpose of the Job
Under the direction of the COO, to manage and develop the Adult Community Services.

To work in partnership with people with learning disabilities and autistic people to
identify, devise, co-ordinate and monitor the outcome of a range of day and evening
leisure and learning opportunities for people to access based in the Community.

To work as part of Barnet Mencap’s Senior Management Team.

To represent Barnet Mencap at multi-agency forums and to work in partnership with
other organisations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
To manage the Adult Community Services team.

To safeguard children and adults at risk.  To identify risks, report any concerns, refer to
the social work teams and attend meetings.

To assess the strengths and needs of potential service users and achieve wellbeing
outcomes that are important to them.

To promote the inclusion of people with learning disabilities, respect their rights and
choices; promote independence; and involvement in the community.

Incorporate the views of people with learning disabilities in the running of the services.

Establish and develop links with family carers and listen to their views.

To  ensure  that  the  Service  is  appropriately  staffed  with  a  good  skills  mix  and  use  of
volunteers.

Maintain appropriate records in electronic and paper formats and provide data and
reports in line with the requirements of funders.

Job Description

Use IT, communications, and manage data safely and effectively.

To identify and manage risks for staff and for people who use the services.

To attend reviews, managers’ meetings and other meetings as appropriate.

To develop skills and knowledge, undertake training, and work in line with best practice.

To implement the Health & Safety policy and procedures.

To investigate and respond to complaints.

To maintain a working knowledge of legislation regarding care, Health & Safety.

To devise and implement an annual Development Plan.

Qualifications
To hold a recognised Managers’ Award, or equivalent, or undertake training to achieve
it.

Staff Management
To manage the team, positively promote teamwork and lead the service in a time of
change.

To provide regular supervision sessions of a high quality and record them.

To identify staff training and implement an annual Training Plan.

To carry out Annual Performance Appraisals.

To recruit staff and provide an induction for new staff and volunteers.

To hold regular staff meetings.

To effectively communicate with staff teams.

To monitor attendance, time keeping, sickness and other HR matters and contribute to
the organisation’s HR KPIs.

To help maintain a bank of sessional staff.

To undertake investigations for Grievance and Disciplinary matters.

Job Description

Financial Management
To manage the income and expenditure for the service and implement Barnet Mencap’s
financial procedures, including spending limits.

To help establish a budget for the service and monitor budgets at the quarterly
meetings.

To highlight to the COO any financial difficulties in a timely way.

To apply for or contribute to applications for contracts and grants.

To manage day-to-day budgets, including petty cash, invoices, spending, charges, and
service users’ finances, as appropriate.

Health & Safety/Premises
To ensure Health & Safety policies are understood by staff and implemented.

To ensure staff follow procedures for food hygiene, first aid, fire safety, lone working,
lifting and handling and other Health & Safety regulations.

To maintain Health & Safety records.

To ensure that premises, furniture and equipment are maintained to appropriate
standards.

To identify, record and manage Health & Safety risks.

To consult with staff and people who use the service on Health & Safety matters.

To report any Health & Safety concerns in a timely way to the COO.

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity
To implement Barnet Mencap’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy, to actively
promote equality, diversity and inclusion in service provision and staffing matters.

To develop and implement EDI targets in the annual Development Plan.

Board of Trustees
To work positively with Trustees and to produce information to help them fulfil their
governance responsibilities.

Job Description

Promotion
To develop links with the community and other organisations, to promote Barnet
Mencap and its services, as well as a positive image of people with a learning disability
and/or autism.

To contribute to Barnet Mencap’s communications strategy and ensure there is a range
of leaflets, newsletters, bulletins and social media posts.

Flexibility
In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post-
holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above and be
required to change duties in response to the needs of the service.  Such duties,
however, will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade.

To accept and respond to out-of-office emergencies.

General
The duties and responsibilities of this post may change over time.  Only significant
additional duties or responsibilities as required by the COO will render the post for
evaluation.

JD Community Adults Manager 2025

      JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Community Support Worker

TEAM:

Equality Housing

REPORTS TO:

Equality Housing Manager or Deputy

LOCATION:

The London Borough of Barnet various locations

Community Support Workers give appropriate support to the needs of the individual clients
within Equality Housing and the London Borough of Barnet to promote their independence
and wellbeing.  To ensure safeguarding is kept at the forefront of all the work we do.

Community Support Workers are in the first instance accountable to the Manager and
Deputy of Equality Housing, and ultimately to the Board of Directors. Community Support
Workers are responsible for having a good working knowledge of the Policies and
Procedures of Barnet Mencap and Equality Housing and must always work within their
guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Safeguarding

•  Actively safeguard clients and immediately report concerns to management.
•  Promote good practice and team accountability regarding safeguarding in line with

CQC regulations and guidance.

Administration

•  Update and agree on reviews and assessments with clients.
•  Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on individual clients.
•  Handle benefit applications, rent payments, correspondence, and reports.
•  Liaise with internal staff and external agencies as required.

 Support to Clients

•  Provide personal care to clients in accordance with their individual support plans,

maintaining CQC standards.

•  Promote and facilitate client involvement in Equality Housing and organisational

development.

•  Gather and consider client feedback to shape support.
•  Assess and monitor individual needs; develop and implement tailored support and

action plans.

•  Encourage personal development, independence, and community participation.
•  Maintain consistent contact with assigned clients and compile necessary reports.
•  Provide cover during staff absences and participate in the out-of-hours support rota.

•  Possess current knowledge of relevant benefits and services.

Meetings

•  Attend and contribute to meetings; follow through on agreed action plans and keep

accurate records.

Liaison & Working Relationships

•  Foster constructive relationships with clients, colleagues, families, and professionals.
•  Support clients in communicating with benefits offices, social workers, and other

relevant bodies.

•  Work in partnership with other agencies (e.g. social workers, psychologists) as

directed.

Property Management

•  Report repairs or defects in clients' homes to the Manager or Deputy Manager.

Financial Responsibility

•  Manage allocated funds responsibly.
•  Assist clients with financial management in line with their support plans; escalate

concerns promptly.

Health & Safety

•  Comply with health and safety policies and CQC standards.
•  Ensure safety and welfare in shared houses and offices.
•  Carry out health and safety tasks as directed.

Training

•  Participate in ongoing training to enhance understanding of learning disabilities,

autism, and modern support approaches, adhering to CQC guidance.

Supervision & Appraisal

•  Perform other duties within the scope of the role as required, with flexibility to

adapt to service needs.

Equal Opportunities

•  Actively promote equal opportunities policies and anti-discriminatory practices.
•  Recognise and respect the diverse backgrounds of clients and colleagues.

Service Promotion

•  Uphold the organisation’s values in service delivery, customer care, and quality

standards.

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Additional

•  Perform other duties within the scope of the role as required, with flexibility to

adapt to service needs.

•  The duties and responsibilities of this post may change over a period of time. Only

significant additional duties or responsibilities as required by the Chief Executive will
render the post for re-evaluation.

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BARNET MENCAP
PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE:  Community Support Worker – Equality Housing

LOCATION:  35 Hendon Lane, tenants’ homes and community based

POST REQUIREMENTS/
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EXPERIENCE
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SKILLS & ABILITIES/
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KNOWLEDGE
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Experience of working directly with people with
learning disability and/or autism in a
community or residential setting.

Commitment to working positively with people
with learning disability to promote their well-
being and independence.

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

Demonstrate commitment to the rights of
service users to participate fully in the
decisions that affect their lives.

Able to maintain clear and accurate records.

Ability to write letters, complete forms etc for
the tenants.

To have good communication skills.

Ability to give advice and advocate for service
users.

Ability to access and respond to needs
expressed by the service users.

To work in partnership with colleagues,
families, carers, professionals from other
agencies, e.g. Social Services and Health.

To be able to use own initiative, to have the
confidence to work alone and know when to
seek advice and source information.

Home care skills and interests.

Word processing skills.

A knowledge and understanding of the White
Paper – Valuing People.

Person Centered Planning – To promote a
‘Person Centered Ethos’
A knowledge of Risk Assessment and
knowledge of Health and Safety relevant to the
post.

Knowledge of personal and sexual
relationships issues.

Knowledge of benefit entitlement for people
with learning disabilities.

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EDUCATION

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Understanding the role of social services.

Knowledge of services in Barnet.

A good secondary education.

NVQ III In Care.
To undertake relevant training as required.

To take part in and contribute to supervision.

To take part and contribute to appraisal.

First Aid Certificate.

To advocate for the service users as required.

Good listening skills.

Availability to work flexibly as necessary, cover
for colleagues and to respond to service users
should an emergency arise, including evenings
and at weekends.

Mobility to include the use of public transport
and climbing stairs.

Car driver and the use of a car.

To have knowledge and awareness and
actively promote anti-discriminatory practice at
all times.

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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.

Projects 2015/Employment/Person Specifications/Community Link Worker/September 18

      JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Access to Work Admin Aide – Autism & ADHD Support

LOCATION:

Hybrid – Office-based and Remote (Finchley Central, Barnet)

HOURS  :

SALARY:

20 hours per week over 4 days

£14.99 ph

CONTRACT TYPE:

Freelance/Self-employed therefore responsible for own tax and NI

Purpose of the Role:
To provide tailored, one-to-one admin support to an autistic and ADHD employee, helping
them manage their workload, navigate workplace systems, and maintain wellbeing. The
aide will work both remotely and in-office, offering practical, emotional, and administrative
support to ensure the employee can thrive in their role.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Support with task organisation, prioritisation, and time management.
•  Help structure the employee’s week and keep them on task.
•  Act as a short-term memory aid, helping track tasks, deadlines, and follow-ups.
•  Record and summarise client meetings accurately and confidentially.
•  Be  comfortable  hearing  and  handling  sensitive  information,  including  client

trauma.

•  Carry out research tasks as directed by the employee.
•  Assist  with  using  Microsoft  Office,  Teams,  and  learning  the  organisation’s  CRM

system.

•  Provide  clear  communication  and  help  interpret  instructions  or  workplace

expectations.

•  Maintain confidentiality and a non-judgmental, empathetic approach.
•  Help manage transitions between tasks and environments (remote/in-office).
•  Liaise with managers or HR when needed to support reasonable adjustments.
•  Encourage and support self-advocacy and independence.

Support & Training:
On the job training in neurodiversity awareness
The  role  is funded  through  the  Access  to  Work programme  and  may  involve  collaboration
with other support professionals

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Access to Work Admin Aide – Autism & ADHD Support
Location:  Hybrid – Office-based and Remote (Finchley Central, Barnet)

POST REQUIREMENTS/CRITERIA

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EXPERIENCE RELEVANT TO POST

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Reliable, flexible, with excellent
timekeeping and attendance

Strong communication and
administrative skills

Willingness to learn and
understand autism and ADHD

Respectful of confidentiality and
boundaries

Non-judgmental and empathetic
approach

Comfortable working with
emotionally sensitive material

Experience supporting
neurodivergent individuals

Ability to adapt communication
style to individual needs

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Familiarity with Access to Work
processes

Experience with CRM systems
or willingness to learn

Proficient in Microsoft Office
and Teams

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Support & Training:
On the job training in neurodiversity awareness,
The role is funded through the Access to Work programme and may involve collaboration with other
support professionals.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Chief Executive Barnet Mencap

Location: Finchley Central – 35 Hendon Lane London N3 1RT

Hours: 28 hours per week

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Salary: From £63,000 FTE- dependant on experience

Job Purpose:

Barnet Mencap is a very well-established local charity which provides services and
support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, and their family carers,
while also campaigning alongside them to improve their lives. The organisation aims to
create a world where people with learning disabilities are valued equally, have their
voices heard and are included in the community.

We are looking to appoint a new CEO to lead the organisation and ensure it continues to
provide its much-valued services. The new CEO will provide strategic leadership and
ensure financial sustainability - continuing to secure funding from grants, contracts and
donations and always seek potential new sources of income. They will be responsible
to the Board for reviewing and implementing the current Business Plan and developing
future plans.

They will embed an understanding of Barnet Mencap’s values across the whole
organisation and have overall responsibility for staff and volunteer leadership,
development, management, and administration

The new CEO will act as spokesperson for the charity and foster exceptional
engagement with internal and external partners – and particularly with representatives
of the Local Authority.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership

•  Lead the development and implementation of the charity’s vision, mission, and

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long-term strategy
Identify and pursue opportunities for growth, innovation and increased service
delivery and income generation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

•  Embed Barnet Mencap’s values throughout the organisation and ensure all
resources, including staff and volunteers are supported to provide the best
possible service.

•  Lead and oversee the Communications Strategy.

Governance and Compliance

•  Work closely with the Chair, Treasurer and Board of Trustees, providing timely

and accurate information to support strategic decision making.

•  Ensure full compliance with all legal, regulatory and ethical standards, including
the Charities Commission, Companies House and General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR)

•  Uphold high standards of governance and accountability across the organisation

Operational Management

•  To line manage the Chief Operating Officer
•  To provide leadership across the whole staff team – to ensure a suitably skilled,

well led and motivated workforce

•  To oversee HR responsibilities and ensure compliance with Barnet Mencap’s
policies and procedures and compliance with employment legislation and
Health and Safety Legislation

•  To promote staff wellbeing and a positive approach to Equalities
•  Manage risk, resources and operational planning to support Barnet Mencap’s

sustainability and resilience

•  Be the Safeguarding Lead for the Organisation and ensure all Safeguarding

Incidents are dealt with appropriately

Financial Management and Income Generation

•  Lead and support fundraising strategies across grants, donations, partnerships

and contracts.

•  Ensure financial sustainability through robust budgeting, forecasting and

financial oversight

•  Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, funders, and local authority

partners

JOB DESCRIPTION

•  Explore and implement new income streams to diversify funding

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

•  Act as the public face of Barnet Mencap, representing it at partnership meetings,

external events, with the media and key stakeholders.

•  Build and maintain strong trusted relationships with families, partners, funders

and the community.

•  Ensure the people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people have a voice in

the community and within Barnet Mencap

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title:  Chief Executive

POST REQUIREMENTS/CRITERIA

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DESIRABLE

EXPERIENCE RELEVANT TO POST

SKILLS & ABILITIES/SPECIAL
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KNOWLEDGE

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Experience in a senior role in a relevant
service i.e. Learning Disabilities, Children or
Adult Services

Experience of developing a strategy and
monitoring framework in a similar
environment

Experience of effective partnership working at
a strategic and practical level

Experience of implementing Health and
Safety and Safeguarding policies in a service
delivery environment

Resilience adaptability and calm under
pressure

Strong commitment to equality, diversity and
inclusion

Excellent interpersonal and communications
skills and ability to engage effectively with
stakeholders and professionals

Proven track record of income generation and
financial management

Ability to work empathetically with vulnerable
individuals and their families

Lived experience of learning disability, autism
or being a carer

Knowledge of people with learning
disabilities, autistic people, and carers

Knowledge of charity governance, regulation
for a medium size charity, and working
effectively with a board of trustees.

Knowledge of the Health and Social Care
environment, including key policies and
legislation

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STAFF MANAGEMENT

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

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Understanding of the Social Model of
Disability and how to apply it to deliver
empowering person-centred projects and
services

Achieved a good level of higher education

A health, social care or education qualification

Strong operational and project management
skills

Experience of embedding wellbeing support,
co-production and person-centred practice
into every stage/part of staff management
and service delivery

Experience of leading a team to deliver
effectively against objectives and KPIs

Ability to travel around the borough of Barnet
and, on occasions, further afield

Willing to undergo any necessary training and
development

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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.

BARNET MENCAP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
RECRUITMENT PACK

Making a positive difference

We are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead our organisation.

Barnet Mencap has been supporting people with learning disabilities/and or autistic people in the London Borough of Barnet for 60 years.
 We provide
supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, guidance, children's services and so much more.  All while being committed
to equality, diversity, inclusion and the safeguarding of both children and adults.

We are looking for a new CEO to lead our caring, passionate and diverse organisation.  Someone who can form, maintain and develop relationships with
our  Trustees,  Chief  Operating  Officer,  Senior  Management  team  and  colleagues  across  the  organisation,  and  form  productive  relationships  with  all  our
partners and stakeholders.

They will also ensure that Barnet Mencap continues to be financially sustainable by maintaining existing contracts, grants and donors and seeking out new
sources of income.

The  successful  candidate  will  be  required  to  complete  an  enhanced  Disclosure  and  Barring  service  check  in  line  with  Section  115  of  The  Police  Act
1997.  They will also be expected to act in accordance with Barnet Mencap’s policies and standards – in particular, our Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion,
Health & Safety and Confidentiality Policies.

If you share our passion and have the skills and experience to lead Barnet Mencap into the future, we would be very happy to receive your application.

Mission
Statement

Mencap

Barnet
provides
services and support for people
with learning disabilities and/or
their
who  are  autistic,  and
family  carers,  and  campaigns
with them to improve their lives.

Our Values

Barnet Mencap’s work will be guided by its commitment to:

· PARTNERSHIP: Working together with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people and their carers, and
valuing the expertise that comes with lived experience.

· EQUALITY: Everyone having the same chances, by challenging discrimination and promoting opportunity.

· PARTICIPATION: The rights of every person to live and participate in the community as full citizens.

·  ASPIRATION:  Being  receptive  to  people’s  dreams  and  ambitions  and  working  with  them  to  explore  how  these
might be achieved.

· RIGHTS: Actively enabling people to stand up for their rights and to advocate for themselves.

· INCLUSION: Including people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people in all aspects of the organisation.

Our Departments

The Autism Hub is a community space and
support  centre  led  by  and  for  people  who
are autistic.

We offer:

• Interactive  workshops  and

social

activities.

• Peer-led learning and discussion.
• 1:1  casework  (in-person  and  remote)  for
challenges  around  healthcare  access,
social care, benefits, and education.

Community and Opportunity Project (COPs)

The COPs project provides social and leisure opportunities for adults with learning disabilities
and/or autistic people. We offer a wide range of activities, so there is something for everyone.

We offer two programmes, Springboard and Fit2gether:
Springboard offers social, cultural, educational, health, and wellbeing activities including meals out, bingo, pub visits, day trips, arts and
craft sessions, theatre and museum trips and cultural evenings.

Fit2gether offers the chance to try sports and physical activities at your own pace, whilst having fun and making friends. Activities
change over the course of the year, but regularly include swimming, Zumba, yoga, rugby, football, golf, and walking groups.

Employment

The Employment Project provides people with a learning disability and/or autistic people
first class employment support.

Support includes:
• Building pre-employment skills and personal development.
• Support to increase confidence and motivation.
• 1:1 support to upskill or group workshops.
• 1:1 in-work support via job coaching.
• Employment and training based on career goals.

Equality Housing

Equality Housing provide opportunities for people to live
independently in the community by empowering them to develop
and sustain new skills.

Our Services Include:

Shared Houses
Ideal for individuals who want to live with a group of peers.
You’ll receive regular visiting support to help build your skills
and confidence for independent living.

Outreach Support
Designed for people living in
their own homes who need
occasional support to
maintain independence or
prepare for the next stage in
their journey.

Social Support
One-to-one support for
community-based social
activities — helping you stay
connected, active, and
engaged.

Future Planning
For Carers

Barnet Mencap is working together with Barnet
Carers Centre to deliver a project aimed at
supporting Carers.

We help with:

Bespoke Information, Advice and Guidance
Individual Planning Support
Peer Support
Carer’s Assessment/Reviews
Signposting and Referring to Partner Agencies
Short breaks

Working For You

Working For You is a London Borough of Barnet funded service.
The  service  provides  free  information,  advice,  and  guidance  to
adults  with  a  Learning  Disability  and/or  are  autistic  who  live  in
the Borough of Barnet.

Raising Awareness and Training

Raising  awareness  about  learning  disabilities  and  autism  in  the
community is one of Barnet Mencap’s key aims and objectives.
We raise awareness by offering free training to those who come into
regular  contact  with  people  with  learning  disabilities  and/or  are
autistic  and  those  who  provide  services  that  they  use.  Doing  this
increases the likelihood that people will live as part of a more inclusive
society.

Children  &
Family Services

Offering support, advocacy, and short breaks for
parents of children and young people in the
borough of Barnet.

Project Support

The Project Support Department ensures all projects run smoothly from start to
finish. They provide structured guidance, tools, and oversight to help teams
stay on track, meet deadlines, and deliver quality outcomes. From planning to
completion, the team are here to support every step of the way.

Board of Trustees

• Sheila Oliver – Chair

• Mike Wiffen – Treasurer

• Haider El-aidan – Deputy

     Treasurer

• Prithma Athwal-Shah

• Papiya Chatterjee

• Meg Kirk

• Sharanya Nagendran

• Kemi Akinsanya

Organisation  Chart

Our Stories

Find out more about Barnet Mencap on

our website and social channels:

Website: www.barnetmencap.org.uk

Facebook: facebook.com/barnetmencap

Instagram: www.instagram.com/barnetmencap

LinkedIn: BARNET MENCAP | LinkedIn

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Bright Start Family Support Coordinator

Reports to: Children’s Services Manager

Hours: Part-time (28 hours per week)

Location: Schools and community locations in the Graham Park area of Barnet as
well as Barnet Mencap and Home Start Barnet premises in Finchley Central

Salary: £23,383 / £29,229 FTE

Job Purpose:

Bright Start is a collaboration with Home Start Barnet to support and improve
the school readiness of children in the Graham Park area of Barnet. It is funded by John
Lyon’s Charity.

We are seeking a passionate and organized Project Coordinator to ensure that the
needs of families of children with additional needs are supported within the Bright
Start collaboration. This will include a structured parenting programme, engaging family
activities, tailored one-to-one family support to ensure that every child is ready to thrive
at school.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination

•  Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the School Readiness Project
•  Coordinate schedules, venues, and resources for project activities.
•  Maintain accurate records, monitor progress, and report on outcomes.

Parenting Program Delivery

•  Organise and co-facilitate the Early Positive Approaches to Support Parenting

Programme (E-PAtS) alongside a Parent Carer co-facilitator. Full training will be
given.

•  Adapt materials and approaches to meet the diverse needs of

families attending.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Family Activities

•  Plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and educational family activities that promote

learning and social interaction.

•  Ensure activities are accessible and engaging for children with a range

of additional needs.

•  Gather feedback from families to continually improve the programme

One-to-One Support

•  Provide individual benefit advice and signposting support to families, helping

them access relevant services and entitlements.

•  Build trusting relationships with parents/carers, offering practical and emotional

support.

•  Maintain confidentiality and accurate case notes.

Partnership Working

•  Collaborate with Home Start Barnet to deliver the project.
•  Develop and maintain strong links with local schools, health professionals, and

community organizations.

•  Represent the project at meetings, forums, and events.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

•  Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
•  Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the project.

NOTE:

To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the role-holder
may be required to perform work not specifically referenced above. However, such
duties will fall within the scope of the post and the appropriate grade. The duties and
responsibilities of this post might change, but only significant additional duties
or required responsibilities will render the grade of the post liable for re-evaluation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Family Support - Bright Start Coordinator

POST REQUIREMENTS/
CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL/
DESIRABLE

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APPLICATION
FORM/INTERVIEW

EXPERIENCE
RELEVANT TO POST

SKILLS &
ABILITIES/SPECIAL
APTITUDES

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATION

TRAINING

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Experience of coordinating projects
or programmes, ideally in
education, health, or community
settings

Experience working with families
from diverse backgrounds

Excellent organisational and
communication skills.

Ability to deliver group sessions
and one-to-one support.

Commitment to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children.
Experience of working with families
from diverse backgrounds.

Understanding of the needs of
children with additional needs and
their families

Knowledge of local services,
benefits, and signposting pathways

Relevant qualification in education,
social care, or a related field.

First Aid and/or safeguarding
training

To be willing to undertake training
relevant to the role including
specific parenting course training

To show commitment to anti-
discriminatory practice in carrying
out these duties.

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