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Team Member Positions at Grove Cottage

We are currently recruiting for Saturday, Bank, and Holiday Club staff, as well as Grove Grows Gardening Club staff.

Job Title: Deputy Club Leader, Grove Grows

Reporting to: Club Leader

Company: Grove Cottage – The home of Bishop’s Stortford Mencap

A fantastic opportunity to for a keen gardener to use their experience and expertise to support adults with a learning disabilities develop their confidence and skills in our weekly gardening club.

Main Purpose of Role

• To ensure effective, professional delivery of Grove Cottage Club activities
• Provision of high quality respite

Key Objectives

• To ensure a high level of service delivered by Grove Cottage clubs
• Be flexible and approachable to ensure all organisational needs met
• Positive role model for staff, volunteers and members
• Support Club Leader

Key Tasks

• To deliver Grove Cottage clubs professionally and effectively

General Duties

Management and delivery of club to include:

• Delivery of best possible service for our members and ensuring a safe, secure, fun, welcoming environment.
• To assist as necessary with the planning of club activities to best suit Members requirements
• To lead clubs as required in the Club Leaders absence
• To assist with the management of staff and volunteers including training and updating rotas to maximise member support available
• Ensure policy compliance and meeting legislative requirements
• Responsible for the Safeguarding of members, staff and volunteers

Club Admin:

• Ensure relevant information is updated on Office 365 on time and accurately including registers to facilitate invoicing and wages
• Update Grove Cottage database as necessary
• Complete health and safety documentation in line with policy

To support Operations and Fundraising teams as required.

Other Information

• The above is designed to help you understand your role and is not exhaustive nor intended to be a definitive list of your duties.
• Flexibility to meet Grove Cottage’s needs is required by all employees.

Working hours:

• 5 hours a week to be worked over two days – Tuesday mornings from 9.00am-12pm plus 2 additional hours a week to be arranged to attend to and water the allotments.
• Start date immediate.

Experience Required:

• Experience working with adults with SEN (Special Educational Needs) desirable.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: £12.20 plus holiday pay.

To Apply:

• Contact: info@mencapgrovecottage.org
• Include: An expression of interest and a copy of your CV.
• Specify clearly which role you are applying for.

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Job Title: Team Member – Saturday-Bank-Holiday Club Staff

Reporting to: Club Leader & Deputy Leader

Company: Grove Cottage – The home of Bishop’s Stortford Mencap

Main Purpose of Role

• Ensure effective, professional delivery of Grove Cottage Club activities.
• Help members develop their potential and avoid social isolation.
• Provide high-quality respite care.

Key Objectives

• Deliver a high level of service at Grove Cottage clubs.
• Be flexible and approachable to meet all organizational needs.
• Serve as a positive role model for staff, volunteers, and members.
• Assist the Club and Deputy Leaders during absences.

Key Tasks

• Professionally and effectively deliver Grove Cottage club activities.

General Duties

Delivery of club to include:

• Deliver activities for members.
• Use activities to aid in members’ social and emotional development.
• Set up equipment and ensure safe areas.
• Liaise with parents or carers.
• Prepare snacks for members.
• Support members in the community and assist on outings/day trips.
• Ensure compliance with policies and legislative requirements.
• Work within Ofsted guidelines (for children’s services).
• Communicate information professionally to members and families.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for members.
• Complete online and face-to-face training as required.
• Access queries on the Grove Cottage database.
• Attend meetings as required.

Other Information

• The above is designed to help you understand your role and is not exhaustive.
• Flexibility to meet Grove Cottage’s needs is required.

Working hours:

• 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, various contracted shifts available.

Experience Required:

• Experience working with children with SEN (Special Educational Needs) essential.
  Level 3 Early Years qualification desirable.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: £11.44 plus holiday pay.

To Apply:

• Contact: info@mencapgrovecottage.org
• Include: An expression of interest and a copy of your CV.
• Specify clearly which role you are applying for.

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