Community Learning Assistant

Activity Learning Support Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of community learning, holiday provision and social activities that promote personal development, independence and community inclusion, working across all locations.
• Encourage and support individuals to participate fully in activities, volunteering opportunities and community-based learning experiences.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure all individuals are engaged in meaningful learning, social or wellbeing activities from arrival to departure, including welcoming, transition and end-of-day activities.
• Provide person-centred support that enables individuals to make choices, express their views and achieve their identified outcomes.
• Support individuals to work towards their RARPA targets and contribute evidence of progress and achievement.
• Assist in the preparation of resources, materials and environments to ensure activities are accessible, engaging and meaningful.
• Promote and reinforce the development of life skills, communication skills, social skills and independent living skills.
• Support individuals to build and maintain positive relationships and meaningful connections within their local communities.
• Work alongside Activities Leaders and the Community Learning Manager to ensure activities are purposeful, inclusive and aligned with individuals’ aspirations.
• Drive Homefield vehicles, including the community minibus, where appropriately licensed and authorised, to support members to access learning, volunteering, social and community-based activities.
• Follow individual passports and risk assessments to ensure safe and effective support.
• Collect and process evidence of members’ progress electronically
• Identify and report any safeguarding, wellbeing or health and safety concerns promptly and appropriately.
•  Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, carers and external professionals to support positive outcomes for individuals.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating Homefield’s values of Equality, Empowerment, Respect and Sustainability in everyday practice.

General Responsibilities for all Staff:

• Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated with dignity and respect.
• Empower members to maintain their personal independence and apply skills learned.
• Empower members to build positive relationships and connections within their local communities.
• Provide an equitable offer that promotes independence, choice and inclusion in all areas.
• Contribute positively to a high-quality teaching, support, and learning environment.
• Always maintain professional standards and confidentiality.
• Comply with health and safety, safeguarding and organisational regulations and procedures.
• Participate in training and continuous professional development activities.
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role as required.