Activities Coordinator

Priory Group; Crowborough; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

The Vines in Crowborough, part of Priory Group, is hiring an Activities & Rehabilitation Support Worker to deliver therapeutic and social activities. The role focuses on building self-esteem, independence, and daily living skills for residents with ABI, TBI and PNCs.

It requires weekend availability and a 30-hour week, with training and development pathways provided. You’ll work with a caring team to promote wellbeing, document progress, and support residents back toward community living where

Qualifications

• Working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to start).
• Good communication and teamwork abilities with multidisciplinary teams.
• Organised, with ability to manage workload and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a wide range of tailored activities and structured programmes.
• Facilitate individual and group activities to encourage participation.
• Record participation and progress; maintain healthcare documentation.
• Design engaging activity sessions with a creative approach.
• Liaise with external providers to expand opportunities for residents.
• Contribute ideas for service development and improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Creativity

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Activities Coordinator

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: The Vines

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

The Vines

£13.75phr

Part Time – 30hrs this will include working Weekends

The Vines is located in the beautiful town of Crowborough, East Sussex. It offers residential support for 12 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and progressive neurological conditions (PNCs). This includes Parkinson’s disease, stroke and Korsakoff's syndrome. We are on a private road, in a semi-rural location.

Our team are dedicated to promoting independence and helping every person we care for to return back into the community, where possible. We want to support our residents to achieve their life goals.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Activities & Rehabilitation Support Worker to deliver a broad range of therapeutic, social, and rehabilitative activities for the people we support. The role is focused on promoting self-esteem, encouraging independence, and helping individuals develop essential daily living skills.

You will play a key part in creating meaningful opportunities that improve wellbeing, build confidence, and support recovery and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a wide range of tailored activities and structured programmes to meet individual needs and abilities
• Facilitate both individual and group activities that encourage participation, engagement, and social interaction
• Take part in wider site-based and home programmes, as agreed with your line manager
• Observe, record, and report service user participation and progress in activities
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including healthcare documentation and computerised systems
• Use a creative approach to design engaging and purposeful activity sessions
• Liaise with external educational, vocational, and leisure providers to expand opportunities for service users
• Contribute positively to service development by suggesting improvements and new ideas
• Promote the service in a professional and positive manner at all times

What you'll bring to the role

• Working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload within set procedures and care requirements
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with senior staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Creative and flexible approach to activity planning and delivery
• Ability to accurately record information and maintain documentation systems
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to contribute ideas for service improvement

About You:

You are caring, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting people to live more independent and fulfilling lives. You enjoy working creatively, building relationships, and contributing to a supportive team environment.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.