Activities Coordinator

Creative Support; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

probationary bonus

pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support in Thornaby-on-Tees is seeking an Activities Coordinator to deliver person-centred, engaging activities for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role requires planning, preparation of session materials and flexible delivery across a 22.5-hour week.

Full training is provided, with progression toward a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Supportive team environment and pension contributions are among benefits; we encourage applications from

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Organise, plan and deliver a wide range of engaging activities for service users.
• Prepare activity materials and resources in advance to run sessions smoothly.
• Monitor participation and engagement and adapt activities to individuals' abilities and preferences.
• Follow a person-centred approach to promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction.

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

£12.85 per hour

Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees

Part-Time

We are looking to employ a confident, bubbly, dynamic individual to undertake the role of an Activities Coordinator at our service in Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees.

This service in Stockton-On-Tees provides consistent, person centered support to individuals with a Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health support needs. Some of the people we support may also have additional complex physical or other health and social needs. We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and happy lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes.

This is a part-time vacancy 22.5 hours a week to be worked flexibly across the week.

The role involves organizing, planning and delivering a wide range of engaging activities that meet the needs and interests of the people we support. Responsibilities include preparing all activity materials and resources in advance to ensure sessions run smoothly and effectively.

You will monitor participation and engagement throughout each session, adapting activities where necessary to suit individuals’ abilities, preferences and wishes. The role requires a person-centred approach, ensuring that all activities are inclusive, enjoyable and promote the wellbeing, independence and social interaction of those using the service.

Vacancy Reference Number: 94058

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include

• probationary bonus
• pension contributions
• 28 days Annual Leave
• company paid enhanced DBS

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK and cannot accept applications from candidates on Skilled Worker visas.