Activity coordinator

Sense; Streatley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free DBS check (where required)

Sense staff discounts

Job summary

Sense is seeking an Activity Coordinator for a fixed-term role at our Streatley college site. The role runs 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am–4:15pm, with potential for permanency.

You will lead activities for adults with learning disabilities, supervise a small team of Support Workers and help participants gain life skills through diverse educational, recreational and community activities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Adult Social Care or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.
• Experience implementing activity programmes with learning outcomes in diverse environments.
• Understanding of how creative activities enhance wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead activity sessions in day centre and community.
• Line manage a small team of Support Workers.
• Plan, develop and implement sessions and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Supervise team members and support personal care tasks as needed.

Skills

Level 3 in Adult Social Care

Experience with adults with learning

Activity programme development

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Level 3 in Adult Social Care

Job description

Activity Coordinator

Sense have a fantastic opportunity for an Activity Coordinator to join our team at our College in Streatley. This is a fixed term role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 4:15pm. This will be 24 weeks to 6 months in duration, with the possibility of being made permanent.

As an Activity Coordinator you will be responsible for leading activities across the adult social care provision. You will also be responsible for 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 a range of disabilities to participate in a number of different activities offered at our Sense Centre, and to access facilities in the local community. You will also supervise team members and provide varying levels of support with personal care tasks.

You will lead activity sessions based in both the day centre and the wider local community. You will contribute to the planning, development and implementation of sessions as well as maintaining the area as a safe and functional learning environment. You will also supervise Support Workers.

Key Skills and Experience

• Level 3 in Adult Social Care or willing to work towards this
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Experience of implementing activity programmes with a strong emphasis on learning outcomes, in a variety of environments (pool, gym, kitchen, art room and community based activities)
• An understanding of how creative activities can enhance the lives and wellbeing of the people we work with.
• Experience of liaison with community groups and other service providers
• A progressive outlook and commitment to equality and diversity issues including disability and the empowerment of deafblind people

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.

Our Values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:

• We’re creating change
• We’re always learning
• We’re better together

Equal Opportunities

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/

Company Details

Company: Sense

Salary: from £14 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Streatley, LU3 3NT

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 2 Nov 2026

Closing date: 9 Nov 2026

Proud Member

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.