Activities Coordinator

Achieve Together; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers and Activities Coordinators to inspire and support individuals in leading fulfilling lives. This role offers a unique opportunity to create and implement engaging activities tailored to the needs and interests of those you support. With a focus on career development and a supportive environment, you will be part of a team that values creativity and passion. Join us in making a meaningful difference, where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated through various employee initiatives. Embrace a rewarding career in care that offers flexibility and growth.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Career progression

Employee welfare initiatives

Recognition schemes

Employee discount schemes

Wagestream financial health app

Staff incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for positively shaping lives and a desire to learn.
• Ability to design and implement engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured daily and weekly activity programs.
• Collaborate with families and the team to ensure optimal support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Churchview and Larklands - Ilkeston - Derbyshire

Are you a Support Worker or Activities Coordinator looking for your next career adventure? Are you passionate about supporting and inspiring the people we support to live healthy, happy, and meaningful lives? Do you want a fulfilling and fun career where you can realize your full potential?

Let’s tell you about the role

This role offers challenge, growth, and purpose. It inspires others and allows your creative mind to flourish.

You will provide a structured daily and weekly activity program in an environment where the people we support can socialize and participate in individual or group experiences. Working closely with both the individuals and their families, you will help design imaginative, fun, and motivational activities tailored to various interests and abilities. Additionally, you will collaborate with the wider team to ensure the best support possible.

The goals and ambitions of the people we support are central to our work, and you will play a key role in helping to achieve them. We call this ‘Sharing Moments. Shaping Lives’.

You will support people both in their homes and within their local communities. We offer various working patterns to suit your needs, including full-time, part-time, and flexible options.

At Achieve Together, we see this as more than just a job—it’s the start of your career journey with us. With 75% of our managers promoted from within, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. We also offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexible hours to suit different lifestyles
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
• Recognition schemes, team events, and social activities
• Employee discount schemes across various retailers and services
• Wagestream – a financial health app enabling optional pay advances
• Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month, and Heroes Awards

Let’s hear about you

We value passion for positively shaping lives more than prior experience. We will provide all necessary training and support. All you need is a desire to learn and a genuine wish to make a difference in people's lives. If you’re ready to start or continue your career in care with us, we want to hear from you. Join our team, Sharing Moments. Shaping Lives.