Activities Co-ordinator

The Salvation Army; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays included (increasing to

Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan

Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with

Enhanced family leave from day one (m/

Job summary

Salvation Army Homes in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic activities coordinator to develop meaningful and recreational opportunities for young men aged 18-25 living at our supported accommodation service. The role supports education, training and employment, and collaborates with local partners.

You will work a rolling rota including evenings and weekends, contribute to a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, and report to the service manager at The Limes.

Qualifications

• A passion for serving young people, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout all aspects of supported accommodation.
• An understanding of youth homelessness and/or supported accommodation.
• An ability to contribute to/work towards the goals of a service development plan.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people engage in meaningful activities i.e. education, training and employment.
• Creating and delivering an activities calendar, that reflects the needs, expressions and interests of our young people.
• Contributing towards our co-production commitment, ensuring young people's influence is recognised in all aspects of the organisation.
• Networking with local partners/community groups to establish opportunities for young people.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and creative individual to join our supported accommodation service as the activities coordinator, which is a new role being introduced at the service. The role is to create meaningful and recreational opportunities for the young men aged 18-25 years old living at our service in Manchester. At Salvation Army Homes we are committed to a person centred, advantaged thinking and trauma informed approach to support. Our co-production goals, seek to ensure young people's voices are recognised throughout all aspects of the organisation. The activities coordinator reports to the service manager.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting young people engage in meaningful activities i.e. education, training and employment.
• Creating and delivering an activities calendar, that reflects the needs, expressions and interests of our young people.
• Contributing towards our co-production commitment, ensuring young people's influence is recognised in all aspects of the organisation.
• Networking with local partners/community groups to establish opportunities for young people.

What you'll bring

• A passion for serving young people, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout all aspects of supported accommodation.
• An understanding of youth homelessness and/or supported accommodation.
• An ability to contribute to/work towards the goals of a service development plan.

Working Arrangements

• The role is service based at The Limes, Longsight, Manchester.
• The role requires some evening and weekend work, as part of a rolling rota.
• If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know.
• Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army.

We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people. If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; "Safe Homes. Transform Lives" where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.

Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role. 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.

In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)
• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
• Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay
• Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career
• A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed