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VACANCY: SFA Facilitator 

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated SFA Facilitator to join our team. This exciting role involves supporting the delivery and development of meaningful community-based activities for our clients, helping them to access opportunities, build confidence, and maximise independence.

Working closely with colleagues, community partners, and activity providers, you will coordinate and facilitate a varied programme of activities while ensuring the highest standards of safety, inclusion, and person-centred support.

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Salary between £28,119.00 per year (pro-rata based on 37.5hrs per week)

Actual salary £7,798.40 per year for 10hrs per week, dependent on experience.

Location: Community-based across Coventry, Warwickshire and bordering areas
Office Base: Birmingham, Rubery, B45 9SN also for meetings and training  

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​Date posted:  19/10/26
Closing date: 02/11/26

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Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, organise, and deliver community-based activities and events for clients.

  • Support and motivate individuals to participate in chosen activities within the community.

  • Source and develop new activities, opportunities, and partnerships with local organisations and providers.

  • Build positive relationships with community groups, sports organisations, disability services, and other external partners.

  • Maintain accurate records, activity plans, monitoring information, and risk assessments.

  • Work collaboratively with the Support Navigator team and other Headway services.

  • Escort clients to activities using your own vehicle when required and drive the organisation's minibus where applicable.

  • Attend training, meetings, and development activities as required.

  • Promote Headway's values, reputation, and services at all times.

  • Support wider organisational events and fundraising activities.

 

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and engage in their communities.

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards qualification in post

  • Can work independently whilst being an effective team member.

  • Has experience of coordinating activities, community engagement, or similar support work.

  • Is confident building partnerships and networking with external organisations.

  • Can maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.

  • Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle for business use (Minibus D1 Category desirable)

 

Why Join Us?

As well as meaningful work, great colleagues and outstanding training, our paid roles offer:​

  • Annual leave – a generous 33 days each year (to include 8 bank holidays)

  • DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals once probation passed

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our in-house trained ‘Mental Health' Champions’, 'Menopause' Champions and 'Dyslexia' Champions and/or Maximus Mental Health services through an online portal or over the telephone

  • Induction - We pay for you to attend our comprehensive induction and on-going training to include the Care Certificate and E-learning Certs

  • Confidential counselling service

  • Free parking at our most of our sites according to limited availability

  • Free refreshments

  • Brain Injury Certificates – Level 1 & 2 - free specialist training in brain injury

  • We can support you to obtain a range of qualifications according to roles and support you with further development

  • Staff Referral Scheme – earn £25 for referring a friend into a vacant Headway Birmingham & Solihull position

  • GEM Awards – All of our employees are stars in our eyes and each year colleagues make nominations for our special awards

  • Social events, fundraising and team building – we value all our employees and try to bring people together socially

  • Blue Light cards provided for you to use at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – Headway will purchase for you.

  • BHN Extras Discount Scheme

  • Long Service Awards – receive extra (pro-rata equivalent) annual leave after reaching 5 years and thereon

  • Milestone Awards - Voucher awarded for 5 years and every further 10 years

  • 20% off purchases in any Headway Birmingham & Solihull Charity Shop

  • Headway Anniversary Awards - salary increments given as per anniversary policy

  • Special Birthday days – an extra day leave on your ‘milestone birthdays’

  • Health Scheme – employees can opt into the BHSF healthcare plan and Life Insurance scheme through which Headway B & S will pay at the basic level. This enables employees to claim back money towards general day to day healthcare such as opticians and dentists

  • Duvet Day – get rewarded for coming into work with an extra day off (equivalent to usual working day/pro-rata) for completing a full year’s attendance without any time off (from April – end March). This will not take into consideration any absences which are related to a declared/known disability or pregnancy.

  • Respite Day – a paid day off awarded for working carers who go above and beyond

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Even though we are a small charity we feel we offer many great benefits that will hopefully make you 'feel valued, feel well balanced & feel looked after'

 

How to Apply

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To formally apply, please submit a full CV detailing education and employment to date along with the supporting statement below (maximum 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability and experience for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification. Please include your interest and motivation in applying for this position. 

Please send your application to personnel@headway-bs.org.uk 

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