Activities Worker

Leonard Cheshire Disability; Godalming; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals. As an Activities Worker, you will have the chance to deliver engaging social and recreational activities, ensuring that residents enjoy a variety of experiences. Your creativity and organisational skills will be key in planning events and outings that foster community involvement. This role offers great development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship schemes and recognised qualifications, making it an ideal position for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. Be part of a vibrant team that values your contributions and creativity!

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory pension scheme

Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Artistic flair and great organisational skills are essential.
• Previous experience with disability support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging social and recreational activities for residents.
• Organise outings and events to enhance community involvement.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Creativity

Interpersonal Skills

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Two Full-time roles of 35 hours per week.

Join our vibrant team at Hydon Hill: Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people!

Our service, located in beautiful rural outskirts of Godalming, Surrey actively involves its users in their local community, where they take part in a wide range of activities using local resources.

Due to limited public transport in the area, please check the location before applying- Clock Barn Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4BA.

About the role

As an Activities Worker you will deliver a range of appealing and engaging social/recreational activities, providing exciting opportunities for our residents. Organising outings and events, your creative flair and passion to provide variety and choice will really make a difference to the lives of people with a disability that we support.

You may be helping to organise a large-scale service social event, finding common interests amongst a smaller group or trying out everyone’s baking skills, there will certainly be a range of exciting things to get stuck in to - creativity is key!

About you

No experience in activity work is required, but an artistic flair, great organisational skills or interest in arranging fantastic social activities is a must!

Previous experience of activities work / working with and supporting people with disability would however be advantageous.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

If this sounds of interest to you, please email Ashleigh Cook on [e-mail] or 07780 092 522 for further details.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a positive impact and join our dedicated team at Hydon Hill!