Activity Leader

Salutem Care And Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to support adults with disabilities in engaging and meaningful activities. This role involves leading activity sessions, ensuring staff are well-prepared, and creating personalized plans that cater to each individual's needs. You'll be part of a nurturing environment that prioritizes quality care and support, making a positive impact on the lives of those you work with. Join a team that values ambition, loyalty, and inclusivity, and contribute to a culture that celebrates every individual's potential.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP Access

Health Cash Plan

Gym Discounts

Flexible Pay Options

Meditation Apps

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities and needs.
• Ability to create and manage activity plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead activity sessions for individuals with disabilities in various settings.
• Ensure staff are equipped to support individuals during activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Activity Planning

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Tools

Activity Planning Tools

Job description

About The Company
At Salutem, we aim to create a nurturing environment where children receive the highest quality of care from our dedicated team. Our core values drive our exceptional services:

Our Core Values:

1. Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
2. Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
3. Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
4. Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
5. Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
6. Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
7. Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

1. Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
2. Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
3. Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
4. Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

More about Salutem:
Top Employer Recognition: Salutem Care and Education proudly stands among the UK's top employers, as acknowledged by the Top Employers Institute.
Disability Confident Organisation: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and application process.
Top 50 Inspiring Workplace: Recognised for our unwavering commitment to a People First culture, blending culture, purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and experience.

About The Role
In this role you will be supporting adults with a range of disabilities and support needs. You are appointed to work at the Ambito day services and local community buildings (for example Jubilee library, swimming etc). In line with our commitment to support people in the most flexible and person-centered way we can.
The main purpose of your job is to lead activity sessions based within the service and in the community. Alongside the other activity coordinators you will create a weekly or bi-weekly planner with a range of activities that take every individual into consideration. The smooth running of this planner and regular reviews and updates will also be a responsibility of yours.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure staff feel equipped to support individuals in the session. This means:

- Linking with Support Workers as they support people to participate in their chosen activity.

- Meeting with staff to discuss what they think is working and what is not working, and support during changes to the planner.

1. Enable individuals to interact and experience a range of activities, both now and planning for the future. This means:

- Managing, creating and monitoring appropriate sessions as well as taking responsibility for relevant equipment and resources.
- Contributing to the planning, development and implementation of person centred activity programmes.
- Contributing to the assessment, recording and evidencing of the activity programmes.
- Attending meetings as required.

- Carrying out any other relevant duties as reasonably requested by your line manager or Senior Manager.

- Keep the needs of the individuals you are supporting at the centre of your attention at all times.

- Listening and responding to people, using communication they understand.
- Supporting people to take part in enjoyable, satisfying and purposeful activities.
- Supporting people to make sense of their environments and to access their communities.
- Supporting people to learn new skills.
- Supporting people with their health and well-being.

- Supporting people with their personal care if they need this.

1. Help SCRC to provide a high quality service by:

- Keeping all records of your work up to date and accurate.
- Completing SCRC’s induction programme and attending courses arranged by your manager. Taking part in your own supervision. Attending and contributing to meetings.
- Behaving respectfully all the time to the people you support, their families/friends, your colleagues and members of the public.
- Taking into account people’s age, gender, ethnic origin, religious/cultural background, abilities/disabilities, and sexual/personal needs.
- Keeping up to date with SCRCs policies and practices and following these at all times.
- Keeping a safe, healthy and supportive environment for the people you support, yourself, your colleagues, and anyone else coming into contact with SCRC.
- You may also be expected to carry out other duties that are in line with the nature and grade of the role.