Activities Coordinator

Creative Support Ltd; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd in Thornaby-on-Tees is seeking a confident Activities Coordinator to organise and deliver a wide range of engaging activities for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role is 22.5 hours per week and flexible across the week.

Full training is provided and you can work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits include probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering group activities is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a person-centred way

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a wide range of engaging activities that meet individuals' needs and interests.
• Prepare materials and resources in advance to ensure sessions run smoothly.
• Monitor participation and adapt activities to suit abilities and preferences.
• Promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction through person-centred activities.

Job description

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: 91645

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 a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

• 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.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS