Activities Coordinator

Social Interest Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Greater London seeks an Activities Coordinator to support residents reintegrating from prison. Responsibilities include planning varied activities that enhance social skills and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in coordinating activities, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for aiding vulnerable populations. This role also requires flexibility and creativity in delivering support. A salary of £30,400 and a full-time schedule. Join us to make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Employer Pension Contribution

Access to discounted tickets and events

Training and Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting vulnerable people and facilitating positive change.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system and support for those with complex needs.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities suited to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate individual and group activities.
• Deliver programs supporting residents’ goals and personal development.
• Monitor and evaluate activity effectiveness and improve programs as needed.

Skills

Experience in coordinating and delivering activities

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive decision-making

Ability to work creatively

Flexibility in working patterns

Ability to promote services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Activities Coordinator

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Job Title

Activities Co-Coordinator

Location

Bermondsey, Close to Surrey Quays station. This location is hidden due to the sensitive nature of the service. Please note that this service has step free and lift access.

Salary

£30,400

Shift Pattern

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00-17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Activities Coordinator to join our new Independent Approved Premises commissioned by Criminal Justice Service (IAP). You will support residents recently released from prison in a residential setting, helping them reintegrate into the community. You will play a major part in reintegrating our residents back into the community by coordinating and delivering high quality activities and programmes which work to support individual needs, working in collaboration with the wider team. Some activities may vary but could include days out and visits, awareness days / weeks / months campaigns, cultural celebrations and other meaningful activities to encourage reintegration and enhance social skills and community engagement. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and meaningful work in a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating individual and group activities and sessions.
• Delivering programmes that support residents goals, personal development, and reintegration.
• Developing and managing calendars of activities, events, and awareness campaigns to promote social skills, community engagement, and meaningful participation.
• Collecting information about activities and resident feedback to see what works well and share this with the team to improve programmes and support resident wellbeing.
• Running clinics, projects, and sessions, providing guidance, life skills support, and advice to residents as needed.
• Building good relationships with partners and stakeholders, identifying new opportunities and creating an accessible partner resource catalogue.
• Monitoring, evaluate, and report on activity effectiveness and outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Supporting staff wellbeing, collaborate with the wider team, and work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Identify risks, safeguarding residents and take appropriate action. Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative tasks.

About You

We are looking for someone who has a passion to support vulnerable people in making a change, supporting their rehabilitation and providing opportunities for them to make positive change to their lives, to reintegrate into society. You will have a general understanding of the criminal justice system, and / or have experience supporting people with multiple / complex needs. You will be able to plan and deliver a range of activities suited to individual needs and will be confident in understanding the needs of our residents to do this. We look for :

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in coordinating and / or delivering activities and programmes with people from various backgrounds.
• Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team and residents on various areas.
• Ability to work creatively and encourage creativity in others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others.
• Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach and using your initiative.
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs.
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents.
• Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders.
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service.
• Employer Pension Contribution.
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card.
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more.
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work.
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Annual Staff Awards.
• EDI Ambassador programme.

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

Additional Information

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