Community & Events Officer (1 year Mat cover)
| Company: | CareTrade |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,000 to £38,000 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | London, SE17 1RT |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
The Community & Social Events Officer is responsible for planning,
coordinating and delivering a programme of social activities, clubs
and events for neurodivergent adults. The role works closely with
beneficiaries to co-produce meaningful opportunities for social
connection and personal development, whilst managing volunteers,
monitoring outcomes, safeguarding participants, and building
partnerships that strengthen the community engagement of the
charity as a whole.
Essential requirements
1.Effective communication with strong/relevant written and verbal communication skills. 2.A clear understanding of safeguarding young people/commitment to undertaking relevant training. 3.Strong organisational & administrative skills: including experience of planning, organising and delivering activities, events, groups or community programmes. 4.Experience of supporting people with disabilities, additional needs and/or neurodivergent individuals. 5.Experience of collecting and recording data, attendance, outcomes or feedback information. 6.Experience of working collaboratively within a team environment including and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 7.Understanding of neurodiversity and the importance of person-centred, inclusive approaches. 8.Awareness of health and safety responsibilities when delivering activities and events 9.Ability to plan activities and manage competing priorities effectively. 10.Confident/strong IT skills, including data entry and maintaining records. 11.Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to situations that may arise during activities. 12.Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and co-production. 13.Reliable, professional and trustworthy. 14.Enthusiastic about empowering neurodivergent individuals to achieve their goals.
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