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.

Company Overview

Spring into Action is committed to creating a world where every individual, regardless of their abilities, feels valued and empowered to fully participate in life. Our focus is on nurturing positive, healthy relationships, creating equity, and developing essential life skills. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals to access the community, build lasting friendships, and enjoy services that are friendly, fun, and enriching. We want to attract people who go the extra mile and are passionate about supporting our vision.