Service Implementation Lead - Day Opportunities - Care & Support

Job Title: Day Opportunities Service Implementation Lead Salary: £43,366.00 FTE. Prorated to P/T hours = £26,019 Contract: 9 months FTC Hours: Part-time – 3 days/week (22.8 hours a week) About Outward. For 50 years, Outward has provided high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people in London. We believe in engaging, enabling, and empowering the People We Support to make positive choices and live the lives they want. Care is at the very heart of everything we do. About the Role: We’re looking for a proactive and compassionate leader to develop and implement an innovative day opportunities service for people with learning disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to shape a flexible, person-centred model that promotes independence and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities: Lead service design and pilot delivery Engage stakeholders and secure community partnerships Develop policies, guidance, and sustainability plans Person Specification (E – Essential, D – Desirable) Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Social Care, Community Development, or related field (D) Experience: Proven experience in project management within social care or community development (E) Strong understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities (E) Experience in stakeholder engagement and co-production approaches (E) Familiarity with funding models and sustainability planning (D) Experience and Knowledge of social enterprise models and community hubs (E) Skills and Knowledge: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (E) Ability to write clear, inclusive policies and easy-read guidance (E) Personal Attributes: Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable (E) Collaborative approach with strong problem-solving skills (E) Commitment to person-centred principles and inclusion (E) Other Requirements: Willingness to travel within Waltham Forest (E) Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities (E) Knowledge of Equality and Diversity principles (D) We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package: 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme Cycle-to-Work Scheme Death in Service Benefit Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme Eye care Vouchers Flu Jab Reimbursement Pension Scheme Purchase Additional Annual Leave Refer-a-Friend Scheme Outward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require a Enhanced DBS for successful candidates. This will be fully subsided by Outward. How to Apply If you think you have the necessary skills and the right attitude, please apply via Workable We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. It would be great to hear from you. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. As an employer, who aspire to become Disability Confident Committed, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Please indicate clearly at the beginning of your supporting statement if you have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010), and you wish to be considered for an Offer Of an Interview (OOI)? Please note that the OOI is available to disabled candidates only. Regrettably, any false declaration of disability in order to secure an interview will impact on your overall application