Activities Coordinator

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Annual leave purchase

Sick pay after probation

Health cashback plan

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Rewards scheme

Tax saving incentives

Training and development

Job summary

Papworth Trust in South Cambridgeshire is seeking an Activities Coordinator to deliver a flexible support and activity service for adults with disabilities within our day opportunities setting. You will plan and run tailored group sessions, helping customers to flourish and participate.

The post is a fixed term contract until September 2027, 30 hours per week, with a salary around £20,982 per annum and a range of employee benefits. Applicants meeting essential criteria are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

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

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

Experience in supporting people

Positive attitude

Good communicator

Job description

Reference:VAC-133

Sector:Day Services

Salary:£20,982 Per Annum

Hours: 30 hours 0830-1630 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs

Benefits:FTE salary £26,227.50 see advert for benefits

Town/City:South Cambridgershire

Contract Type:Fixed Term

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 behaviors.

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
• Is a good communicator, patient, and has a passion for helping people to grow

Subject to Enhanced with adult barred Disclosure Barring Service check.

Fixed Term until September 2027

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

We’d love to talk

For an informal chat about the role please contact Gail Williams, Service Manager, 07817958195.

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