Activities Coordinator

Priory Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator at Gateholme in Wakefield to join our Allied Health Professionals and Psychology team. This permanent part-time role (30 hours) offers £13.45 per hour and involves delivering and tailoring activities to residents with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, supporting their wellbeing and engagement.

You will work with a compassionate team to assess individual care plans, deliver group and individual activities, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Resilience is essential in a care setting.
• Creative individual with experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs.
• Driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers activities tailored to residents' needs.
• Provides group activities to engage residents and support wellbeing.
• Participates in site-wide and home programmes with line manager approval.
• Creatively plans activities to meet service users' needs.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Experience with LD/Autism

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

Activities Coordinator

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Gateholme

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Gateholme
£13.45 per hour
Part Time – 30 Hours

Gateholme has an opportunity for an Activities Co‑Ordinator to join our team.

Gateholme is set in the lovely countryside surroundings of Carr Gate, in Wakefield. Our home offers residential support for 39 males and females with a variety of needs, including individuals with a learning disability, autistic people, and those with complex needs.

In addition to people with a learning disability, and autistic individuals, we also support those who have/are:

• Physical disabilities
• Dementia
• A personality disorder
• Mental health needs
• Mild to moderate behaviours that challenge
• Older adults

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

• Prepares plans and delivers a wide range of activities and programmes that are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of the individual
• Providing group activities and programmes to bring the residents together
• Participates in site wide programmes and activities, and in other home programmes, with the agreement of line manager
• Is able to creatively plan activities to meet the needs of service users

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

You will be a creative individual who has experience working with people with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs within a similar environment. As such, you will have developed the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to contribute ideas to develop home activities. Ideally, you will also have a driving license.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.