Activities Assistant

Isle of Wight Council; Shanklin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council in Shanklin is seeking an enthusiastic Weekend Activities Assistant to join our friendly team at Plean Dene, supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities to enjoy meaningful, fun and engaging weekends.

If you're creative, energetic and enjoy helping people try new experiences, build confidence and have a great time, we'd love to hear from you. Hourly rate up to £13.63 per hour. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Planning and supporting enjoyable activities at home and in the community.
• Encouraging people to develop new skills and follow their interests.
• Creating positive, person-centred experiences.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support weekend activities at Plean Dene, involving autistic adults and people with learning disabilities.
• Encourage participants to try new experiences and develop confidence.
• Create engaging, enjoyable weekends with a caring team.

Skills

Activity planning

Person-centred care

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Activities Assistant

Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Grade 3, £26,017 to £26,290 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £5,625.30 to £5,684.32)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Shanklin

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Nov 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Summary

Make Weekends Matter at Plean Dene!

We're looking for an enthusiastic Weekend Activities Assistant to join our friendly team at Plean Dene, supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities to enjoy meaningful, fun and engaging weekends.

If you're creative, energetic and enjoy helping people try new experiences, build confidence and have a great time, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential requirements

What you'll be doing:Planning and supporting enjoyable activities at home and in the communityEncouraging people to develop new skills and follow their interestsCreating positive, person-centred experiencesWorking as part of a caring and supportive teamWe're looking for someone who is:Positive, reliable and approachablePassionate about supporting people to live fulfilling livesA good communicator who can build trusting relationshipsAble to work independently and as part of a teamExperience in care is welcomed but not essential as full training and support will be provided.Hourly rate: up to £13.63 per hourBring your creativity, enthusiasm and compassion to Plean Dene and help make every weekend something to look forward to.Plean Dene is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

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