Activities Co-ordinator

SAHA; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported housing provider in Bradley Stoke is seeking an experienced Activities Co-ordinator to implement a programme of meaningful activities for clients. This role requires creativity, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal development within a dedicated team.

Benefits

£100 sign-on bonus

26 days annual leave

Extra day off on birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Loans for financial emergencies

Occupational Sick Pay

Training and induction packages

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or education sector.
• Ability to engage creatively with activities like crafts, cooking, gardening.
• Passion for making a difference in clients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver meaningful activities for clients.
• Consult with clients to tailor activities to their needs.
• Collaborate with support workers to meet client needs.

Skills

Creative activities facilitation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Budget management

Job description

About The Role

A very exciting and meaningful opportunity for an experienced Activities Co-ordinator or individuals with passion and commitment to join our team..

Do you want a job that is rewarding and enables you to make a real difference whilst utilising your creative side? Do you want a job that is varied where no day is the same? Do you want to be part of a great and dedicated team? If so, this is the job for you!

Our Activities Co-ordinator is responsible for organising and implementing a programme of meaningful activities based on client need and aspirations.

Other duties include:

• Consulting with clients around activities and overall service delivery
• Developing an Activities Timetable and facilitating group sessions
• Engaging creatively with partner organisations, including the community and voluntary sectors
• Working closely with our Mental Health Support Workers to ensure client need is being met
• Resourcing and budgeting for activities and outings

About The Candidate

You will:

• Instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with our values; demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can-do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives
• Have experience in a similar role or within education, training or employment
• Have a flair for activities with a creative side and the ability to turn your hand to a range of activities (e.g. Craft Groups, Cooking, Gardening, DIY etc).
• Be a great communicator, buildingtrusting and professional relationships
• Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced environment.

Benefits

We really want you to be able to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes, so in return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits in addition to the above salary package. This includes :

• £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service (for permanent staff)
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
• An extra day off on your birthday
• A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
• Pension with life assurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Loans available for financial emergencies
• Occupational Sick Pay
• A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support to learn and develop your career

About The Company

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and / or experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.