Job summary
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Learning Disability Events Coordinator to join our Learning Disability Service on a part-time basis (one day per week for two years).
Our service provides specialist health support for adults with learning disabilities whose needs cannot be met through mainstream services. We work closely with individuals, their families, carers, and partners across health and social care to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
We are seeking a friendly, professional, and highly organised individual with excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and coordinating events that bring together people with learning disabilities, their families, and professionals from across our community.
You'll be joining a highly supportive, welcoming, and dedicated team who are passionate about improving the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Engagement Lead and Service Manager for Learning Disability Services to plan, promote and deliver inclusive events aimed at reducing health inequalities and supporting access to support and services.
The post holder will work closely with adults with a learning disability, families, carers, community groups, and partner organisations to ensure events are accessible, meaningful, and tailored to local needs.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of secondary education to GCSE level.
- Certificate/Foundation degree/ diploma/NVQ4 or equivalent experiential learning.
Desirable
- Degree in relevant field
- Diploma/NVQ 5 plus significant and/or relevant work experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of the engagement and involvement.
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Ability to relate to a wide range of people
- An understanding of relevant policy and their application to the relevant service area
- Computer literate and ability to input data.
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
- High level of self-awareness and ability to critically appraise own performance
- An understanding of the NHS structure and the client groups it serves
- Ability to work autonomously and use judgement and initiative in decision making
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities and their families
- Experience of planning events
Desirable
- Experience of co-producing with people with learning disabilities and their families.
- Experience of planning and facilitating participation activities/teaching sessions
- Working alongside people from different and diverse backgrounds, experiences and needs
- Understanding of health inequalities and barriers sometimes experienced people with learning disabilities and their families
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills. oAble to plan and prioritise own time and meet tight deadlines. oDemonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. oExcellent organisational skills. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team. oAbility to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity. oAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlines. oAbility to communicate well, both in writing and verbally. oAbility to be tactful and diplomatic in communications. oAbility to communicate Trust policy and processes to diverse groups. oUnderstanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of secondary education to GCSE level.
- Certificate/Foundation degree/ diploma/NVQ4 or equivalent experiential learning.
Desirable
- Degree in relevant field
- Diploma/NVQ 5 plus significant and/or relevant work experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of the engagement and involvement.
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Ability to relate to a wide range of people
- An understanding of relevant policy and their application to the relevant service area
- Computer literate and ability to input data.
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
- High level of self-awareness and ability to critically appraise own performance
- An understanding of the NHS structure and the client groups it serves
- Ability to work autonomously and use judgement and initiative in decision making
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities and their families
- Experience of planning events
Desirable
- Experience of co-producing with people with learning disabilities and their families.
- Experience of planning and facilitating participation activities/teaching sessions
- Working alongside people from different and diverse backgrounds, experiences and needs
- Understanding of health inequalities and barriers sometimes experienced people with learning disabilities and their families
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills. oAble to plan and prioritise own time and meet tight deadlines. oDemonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. oExcellent organisational skills. oAbility to work effectively as part of a team. oAbility to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity. oAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlines. oAbility to communicate well, both in writing and verbally. oAbility to be tactful and diplomatic in communications. oAbility to communicate Trust policy and processes to diverse groups. oUnderstanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
