Activities Coordinator

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Annual leave purchase

Health cashback plan

Workplace pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Papworth Trust, a disability charity in Huntingdon, invites applications for a part-time Activities Coordinator role. You will deliver flexible support and activity services tailored to customers with learning and physical disabilities, ensuring inclusion in day opportunities.

The post emphasizes empathy, good communication, and a proactive approach to enabling growth, with enhanced DBS checks and disability-friendly policies in place.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Positive attitude and empathy.
• Clear, patient communication and a passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering tailored group sessions.
• Supporting customers to flourish in our day opportunities environment.
• Removing barriers to support all participants to take part in sessions.

Skills

Supporting people

Positive attitude

Communication

Job description

Reference:VAC-134

Sector:Day Services

Salary:£15,736 Per Annum

Hours:22.5 hours, 0830-1630, Wed - Fri

Benefits:FTE £26,227.50 per annum, see advert for benefits

Town/City:Huntingdon

Contract Type:Part Time

Closing Date:24/09/2026

About Us

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 essential job criteria.

We provide ongoing support and adjustments for those working with us that have a disability or long-term health condition and can help you obtain Access to Work funding to support you to do your job. You can ask us about reasonable adjustments you’ll need throughout the application and interview process too. We’d love you to have a positive experience with us, so please call 01480 357200 or email [e-mail] and we’ll happily discuss your needs.

How will I be supporting the work of the Trust?

As part of a team of Activities Coordinators 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
• Supporting customers to flourish in our day opportunities environment
• Removing barriers to support all participants to take part in sessions

Who are we looking for?

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

Subject to Enhanced with adult barred Disclosure Barring Service check.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

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
• Workplace pension scheme 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

Employing Ex-offenders

The Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. Please refer to our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Records Check Policy Statement which you will find at policy-statement-recruitment-of-ex-offenders-v2.0.pdf