Activities Coordinator

The Disabled Workers Co-operative Ltd.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A disability support charity is seeking Activities Facilitators to deliver tailored support and activities for individuals with various disabilities. The role involves planning group sessions, fostering individual growth, and working closely with customers to ensure their needs are met. Candidates should possess experience in support roles, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. The position offers generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Annual leave purchase scheme

Occupational sick pay

Health cashback plan

Two pension schemes

Wellbeing support

Rewards for achievements

Tax-saving incentives

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create engaging activities tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored group sessions.
• Support customers in day opportunities environment.
• Co-produce activities with customers.
• Remove barriers for participation.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in supporting people

Positive attitude

Good communicator

Patience

Passion for helping people to grow

Job description

How will I be supporting the work the the Trust? As part of a team of Activities Facilitators you will deliver a flexible support and activity service that meets the needs of our customers. The people you will be supporting have a range of support needs associated with learning disability, physical disabilities, communication and behaviours.

What does this involve?

• Planning and delivering tailored group sessions, such as wellbeing, cookery, art etc
• Supporting customers to flourish in our day opportunities environment
• Co‑produce activities with customers to ensure the programme helps to meet their goals, aspirations and interests.
• Removing barriers to support all participants to take part in sessions
• Establish and maintain good relationships with parents, carers and professional bodies as appropriate

Who are we looking for?

• Has experience in supporting people
• Has a positive attitude
• Is a good communicator, patient, and has a passion for helping people to grow

What you’ll get in return:

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)
• annual leave purchase scheme
• occupational sick pay 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation
• health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical
• choice of two pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
• plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions
• a Values in Practice reward scheme with vouchers for achievements
• various tax‑saving incentives such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange
• Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard
• access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum job criteria.