Activities Coordinator

IRIS Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bedford is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to help prevent social isolation among older adults. This part-time role involves assessing needs, empowering residents, and leading activities that foster community connections. The ideal candidate should possess excellent listening skills, a strong understanding of the health and social needs of older people, and be proficient in digital tools. This position offers a salary of £9,173 per annum.

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire trust across diverse groups.
• Awareness of health and social needs of older people.
• Empathetic handling of confidential issues.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to needs of older adults.
• Empower residents to run their own social activities.
• Liaise with professionals to develop engaging activities.
• Lead annual events such as Christmas festivals.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Customer service skills

Strong administrative skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Ability to inspire trust and respect

Proficient in digital tools

Effective time management

Education

Good standard of general education or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Activities Co-ordinator

Bedford

£9,173 per annum

FTC, Part-Time, Wednesday – Friday.

To assist in the support and prevention of social isolation in older adults and provide meaningful engagement opportunities for older people in Bedford.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to the needs of older adults through relationship-building and tailored support.
• Empower residents to initiate and run their own social activities, including promotional support.
• Liaise with professionals, volunteers, and partner organisations to develop engaging activities and foster community connections.
• Build strong partnerships to maintain independence and offer varied social opportunities.
• Lead on annual events such as Christmas festivals and performances.
• Present and demonstrate ideas to groups using effective engagement techniques.
• Promote and educate residents on the benefits of digital technology.
• Confidently report safeguarding concerns and undertake relevant training.

Qualifications

Person Specification:

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to inspire trust, confidence, and respect across diverse groups.
• Awareness of the health and social needs of older people.
• Agile and flexible approach to change and innovation.
• Empathetic and sensitive handling of confidential issues.
• Strong understanding of equality and diversity.
• Personal accountability and professional integrity.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills.
• Proficient in digital tools and their application in service delivery.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Professional and flexible working approach.

Desirable Skills:

• Awareness of welfare benefits and client entitlements.
• Ability to influence others to achieve service outcomes.
• Experience:
• Experience working with vulnerable client groups.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a non-judgmental approach.
• Experience in engaging residents and developing sustainable community events.

Additional Information

• Qualifications:
  • A good standard of general education or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Our Values

We take responsibility We do what we say and hold ourselves accountable. We show empathy We listen, respect, and care for our colleagues and customers. We are better together We collaborate and celebrate diversity. We are ambitious We strive for excellence and continuous improvement.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.