Activity Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to join their team in Peterborough. This pivotal role involves leading activities for individuals with disabilities, fostering valuable life skills and community engagement. You will manage a small team of Support Workers, ensuring a supportive environment for all participants. The position promises a rewarding experience within a diverse charity, emphasizing personal and professional growth through excellent training and development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a creative flair, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing activities with a focus on learning outcomes.
• A progressive outlook on disability issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities across adult social care and manage a small team.
• Plan and implement sessions while maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamworking Abilities

Flexibility

Job description

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Sense has a fantastic opportunity for an Activity Coordinator to join our team at our College in Peterborough. This is a permanent role working 22.5 hours per week. As an Activity Coordinator, you will be responsible for leading activities across the adult social care provision and line managing a small team of Support Workers.

You will encourage individuals to develop valuable, relevant life skills and experience a wide range of educational, recreational, and leisure pursuits. You will support people with disabilities to participate in various activities at our Sense Centre and access local community facilities. Additionally, you will supervise team members and provide support with personal care tasks as needed.

You will lead activity sessions both at the day centre and in the wider local community. Your responsibilities include planning, developing, and implementing sessions, as well as maintaining a safe and functional learning environment. You will also supervise Support Workers.

About you

Experience in implementing activities with an emphasis on learning outcomes is essential, along with a progressive outlook on disability issues. An artistic, creative, or sporting background is desirable.

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, teamworking abilities, literacy, awareness of disability needs, and flexibility.

About Sense

Sense is dedicated to supporting everyone living with complex disabilities and those who are deafblind. We aim to help people communicate and experience the world, believing that no one should be isolated, excluded, or unable to fulfill their potential regardless of their disabilities.

Working at Sense offers a rewarding experience within a large, diverse, and successful charity. We provide opportunities for skill development, knowledge enhancement, and career progression in a supportive and flexible environment. Benefits include excellent training, development opportunities, a Group Personal Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.