Mencap, Peer Researcher, Caring, Positive, Inclusive, Trustworthy, Challenging, Learning Disability
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You’ll have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.Our work includes;
• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want
Job Description
Are you interested in being a Peer Researcher at Mencap?
We currently have two vacancies within Mencap, across NI
Salary: up to £900 for 60 hours work
What is the Project?
The Project is being run by Mencap, Praxis and Queen’s University Belfast. It is funded by Disability Research on Independent Living and Learning (DRILL) through the Big Lottery Fund. The aim of the Project is to find out more about people’s experiences of making decisions – what helps, what isn’t helpful. The findings of the Project will inform how the new Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 will work in practice.
To be considered for this role you must meet the essential criteria listed below:
- Have a learning disability
- Willing to travel access Northern Ireland
- Available weekdays, evenings and weekends
- Able to commit to up to 60 hours work over the duration of the project (must commit to one full weeks training in either September or October)
- Basic Literacy
- Effective Communicator
To read our Easy Read job description for this position, please click on the pink ‘Role Profile’ button below.
In order to apply for this role, please click on the pink ‘Additional Information’ button below to access our Easy Read Application Form. Once you have completed your application, please either email this to [email protected] or post to the following address:
Jon Craig
Mencap Centre
5 School Road
Newtownbreda
BT8 6BT
All applications must be received by 17th August 2017 at 5pm with successful applicants being interviewed week beginning 28th August
Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Mencap is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Closing Date
1:00pm
