Activities and Resource Co-ordinator

Registered As The Royal School For The Blind, Seeability; Tadley; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability charity in England is looking for a team manager to engage and support young adults with complex needs. This role involves planning creative sessions, managing staff, and building therapeutic relationships. With a focus on enhancing the well-being of individuals with neurological conditions, the position demands strong communication skills and a valid UK driving licence. Join us and make a difference in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

Up to 36 days of holiday

Recognition and rewards programs

Financial benefits including discounts and pension schemes

24/7 employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support for individuals with complex neurological conditions.
• Ability to create and lead person-centred activities.
• Understanding of safeguarding and welfare promotion.

Responsibilities

• Offer creative sessions to boost cognitive engagement.
• Plan and contribute to tailored support plans.
• Manage a team and conduct staff reviews.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Experience running a day centre for adults with complex needs

Team management

Valid manual UK driving licence

Job description

Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)

Previous experience running a day centre for adults with complex needs and disabilities

Previous experience managing a team

A valid manual UK driving licence

The legal right to live and work in the UK

What You’ll Be Doing

• Offer creative sessions like art and music to reinforce fine motor skills and cognitive engagement.
• Planning fun, person-centred activities that boost wellbeing.
• Contributing to tailored support plans.
• Building therapeutic relationships that truly make a difference.
• Managing a team, writing reports and managing staff reviews and 1-1 meetings.

Who You’ll Be Supporting

Join Heather House – Specialist Support that Makes Every Moment Count. We’re home to sixteen incredible young adults living with complex neurological, learning, and physical disabilities, including Juvenile Batten disease and Rett syndrome. Despite their challenges, they lead joyful, fulfilling lives in a warm and supportive environment. From music therapy and hydrotherapy to festive celebrations and community outings, every day at Heather House is filled with laughter, care, and connection. Help us continue creating unforgettable moments – join our team and make a real difference.

You’ll be making a real impact with people who have:

• Physical and learning disabilities
• Complex health needs
• Juvenile Batten Disease (CLN3)
• Life-limiting neurodegenerative conditions

If you’re compassionate, resilient, and ready to learn, this is your moment. It’s hands‑on, it’s heart‑led, and yes – it’s brilliant.

Read more about Heather House

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you don’t just work – you thrive, hit that apply button and let’s make a difference together.

What You’ll Need

At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide. We can offer you:

• Recognition & Rewards: From excellence awards to long‑service recognition, your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy up to 36 days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
• Financial Benefits: Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
• Well‑being Support: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
• Refer a Friend: Receive £600 (Support Workers to Senior Support Worker only).

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799! We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person‑centred support across our many supported‑living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye‑care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible. We support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility's expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are pleased to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone's unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates. In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

Salary

£14.52 per hour (£28,314 per annum) plus benefits.

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Driving Licence

Manual UK licence essential.

Visa Sponsorships

Not available.

What’s In It For You?

• Guaranteed hours – because your time is valuable.
• Paid training & career development – grow with us.
• Supportive team vibes – we’ve got your back.
• Wagestream – access your earnings instantly, stay in control.