Activities Officer

Harrogate Homeless Project - HHP; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

33 days annual leave + birthday leave

Job summary

Harrogate Homeless Project in Harrogate is seeking an Activities Officer to lead and develop an engaging programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

You will design, coordinate and deliver a timetable of recreational, educational and wellbeing activities, working with clients, volunteers and community partners to create a welcoming environment where people can thrive.

Qualifications

• Creative, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people build confidence, improve wellbeing and reconnect with their community.
• Lead and develop an engaging programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
• Experience working with people facing disadvantage or homelessness is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a diverse programme of activities including arts and crafts, music, cooking, gardening, fitness, wellbeing and life-skills workshops.
• Develop weekly and monthly activity schedules to meet varied interests and support needs.
• Adapt activities to suit different abilities, confidence levels and individual circumstances.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages participation and social connection.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with clients who may have experienced homelessness or trauma.
• Motivate and support individuals to try new experiences and engage with activities that promote wellbeing.
• Work closely with the Client Services Team and external partners to ensure activities complement clients’ support plans.
• Recruit, support and coordinate volunteers who assist with activity delivery.
• Develop partnerships with local organisations, guest speakers and community groups to expand opportunities available to clients.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and monitor the impact and success of the activities programme.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

People skills

Community engagement

Job description

Work with us and help make a difference!

Role: Activities Officer

Location: Harrogate

Salary: £28,804 per annum

About our organisation

Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.

We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future; we empower people to change their lives.

Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you creative, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people build confidence, improve wellbeing and reconnect with their community?

Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking an Activities Officer to lead and develop an engaging programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by creating meaningful experiences that reduce social isolation, improve mental health and support individuals on their journey towards independent living.

As Activities Officer, you will design, coordinate and deliver a varied timetable of recreational, educational and wellbeing activities, working alongside clients, colleagues, volunteers and community partners to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a diverse programme of activities including arts and crafts, music, cooking, gardening, fitness, wellbeing and life-skills workshops.
• Develop weekly and monthly activity schedules that meet the varied interests and support needs of clients.
• Adapt activities to suit different abilities, confidence levels and individual circumstances.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages participation and social connection.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with clients who may have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping or complex trauma.
• Motivate and support individuals to try new experiences and engage with activities that promote wellbeing and personal development.
• Work closely with the Client Services Team and external partners to ensure activities complement clients’ support plans.
• Recruit, support and coordinate volunteers who assist with activity delivery.
• Develop partnerships with local organisations, guest speakers and community groups to expand opportunities available to clients.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and monitor the impact and success of the activities programme.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety requirements and undertake risk assessments where appropriate.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people facing disadvantage and who can inspire others through creativity, encouragement and positive engagement.

Benefits include:

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave.

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.