Event Lead

Summary of role: As the Event Lead, you will will be responsible for leading and oversee the smooth running of our monthly social events, creating a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable environment for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.

Main responsibilites:

• Lead the creation of a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring all participants feel supported, safe, and able to enjoy themselves.
• Brief and support volunteers at the start of each event, assigning tasks and providing guidance throughout the evening.
• Supervise volunteers in activities such as greeting guests, selling raffle tickets, handling takings, and assisting participants in social activities.
• Assist with venue setup, decoration, and post-event cleanup.
• Ensure participants have safe travel arrangements home.
• Complete accurate paperwork, including writing an event report and documentation of takings/expenditure and returning paperwork to the office within one week of the event. Handle payments and receipts for event-related expenses.
• Encourage active participation and enjoyment, which may include dancing, games, or other social activities.
• Report any safeguarding concerns, incidents, or accidents in line with organisational policies.
• Engage appropriately with support staff, carers, and family members attending events to ensure participant wellbeing.
• Attend quarterly training and evaluation meetings, staying up to date with organisational updates, event procedures, and safeguarding requirements.

General Duties:

• Work towards achieving service targets and outcomes.
• Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures, including GDPR, Safeguarding, and Health & Safety.
• Maintain personal and professional development through training and ongoing learning.
• Undertake additional duties or training as reasonably required.

Person Specification / Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate volunteers.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks during events.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities or autism is desirable.
• Flexible, approachable, and enthusiastic about creating a positive social experience.

Benefits:

• Rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community.
• Travel reimbursement included within the specified radius.