The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities
and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Local Area Coordinator to join us in ensuring they have the same
opportunities as everyone else.
Local Area Coordinators (LAC) build connections, nurture inclusive and self-supporting communities, and support
system change and transformation of public services.
Local Area Coordination is an exciting approach that supports people to build and pursue their vision for a good
life, and stay strong and resilient. This results in services which are more personal, local, flexible and
accountable.
Enable are looking for a new Local Area Coordinator based in East Renfrewshire. We are looking for someone who
is:
- an excellent communicator and advocator for the human rights of individuals and families
- has awareness
of the local community and the services on offer there, and the ability to think creatively to find
solutions.
Please have a look on the East Renfrewshire LAC page of the Enable website for more information on the services the
team currently deliver enable.org.uk/enable-communities/what-we-do/local-area-coordination
About You
If you have a passion for improving the lives of all citizens and have the right values, we want to hear from you. We
are an organisation based on strong core values and beliefs
enable.org.uk/aboutus/who-we-are/vision-mission-values
Local Area Co-ordination is a preventative, asset-based approach to supporting people to connect to their communities
and build meaningful lives. The aim of the service is to provide accurate information; build communities that
are more inclusive by supporting local people, families, groups and organisations; build individual and
collective capacity and enhance lives and communities as a result. The work of the LAC team is underpinned by
the core values, principles and practice of inclusion. At the heart of this is the right of disabled people and
their families to participate in all aspects of community, private, public and social life.
As a Local Area Coordinator you will:
- Work creatively to help connect people to social networks, community networks and facilities across all spheres
of life.
- Be innovative in how you support organisations, individuals and families to challenge and
address inequality and social exclusion.
- Use your excellent communication skills to work with disabled
people and their families, public service partners, and community groups and organisations.
- Work
flexibly across organisational and professional boundaries
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with
in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday
health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket
Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s
mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on
values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
*Terms and Conditions Apply