Activities Worker Cheltenham

Meeveem Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 12,229,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Pay before payday (up to 40%)

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension with life cover

Health Cash Plan

Career development

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire Cheltenham is seeking an Activities Worker to plan and deliver engaging social and recreational activities for residents at Gloucestershire House. You’ll help disabled adults explore interests and participate in community life, ensuring activities are accessible and enjoyable.

This 15-hour-per-week role offers a caring, flexible environment with a benefits package including holiday, pension, health plan, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Activities Worker is essential.
• Experience supporting non-verbal, wheelchair users with complex needs is advantageous.
• Full manual driving licence (essential).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• A warm, positive attitude and genuine passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive social and recreational activities.
• Support residents to explore their interests and take part in community life.
• Organise outings, events, and creative sessions that encourage participation and fun.
• Work closely with individuals who are non-verbal and use wheelchairs, ensuring activities are accessible and enjoyable.
• Bring a flexible, caring, and person-centred approach to everything you do.

Skills

Activity planning

Communication skills

Flexible/adaptable

Empathy

Manual driving licence

Job description

£13.38 per hour | Part Time | 15 hours per week | Gloucestershire House, Cheltenham

“Creativity, compassion, and connection — that’s what makes every day rewarding here.”

If you have a passion for supporting others through meaningful activities and want to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

A home with heart

Gloucestershire House is a residential service with nursing support in Cheltenham, and home for up to 30 disabled adults. We also provide supported living bungalows for up to six more people. Residents are deeply involved in the running of the entire service. You’ll find excellent facilities, a friendly and positive atmosphere and a beautiful local area.

Your working hours

15 hours per week, 2 days per week - no set days

Ideally we are looking for an Activities Worker to work 7.5 hours per day, 2 days per week

Why you’ll love working here

We care about your wellbeing and your future. Alongside competitive pay, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• 28 days holiday per annum (pro rata) inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and perks
• Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
• Health Cash Plan: Affordable healthcare when you need it
• Career Development: Apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

What you’ll do

• Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive social and recreational activities
• Support residents to explore their interests and take part in community life
• Organise outings, events, and creative sessions that encourage participation and fun
• Work closely with individuals who are non-verbal and use wheelchairs, ensuring every activity is accessible and enjoyable
• Bring a flexible, caring, and person-centred approach to everything you do

What helps you shine here

• Previous experience as an Activities Worker is essential.
• Experience supporting non-verbal, wheelchair users with complex needs is advantageous
• Full manual driving licence (essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively, including occasional evenings or weekends
• A warm, positive attitude and genuine passion for making a difference

About Leonard Cheshire

For over 75 years, we’ve supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible. Our goal is simple: to create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces that feel like home — giving people real choice and control over their lives.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.

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