Activity Organiser

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

LGPS pension

Holiday entitlement (23 days plus 8; +

Career development and learning

Supportive culture

Job summary

Hull City Council is recruiting for a part-time Activity Organiser within Adult Social Care. The post is permanent, Grade 4, pro rata, with a salary of £17,141 – £17,691 per year.

The role requires working within Hull’s Adult Social Care to support individuals to lead a fulfilling life, following person-centred plans and least restrictive practice. The post emphasises safeguarding, personal care, meal support, activities planning and collaboration with families and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Direct support to vulnerable adults
• Medication administration following policy
• Record keeping and reporting health needs
• Promote dignity, privacy and independence
• Plan and deliver person-centred activities

Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of residents.
• Provide direct support, guidance and care per care plan.
• Assist with medications and maintain related records.
• Maintain records and monitor health and wellbeing.
• Organise person-centred activities and outings.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to review care plans.

Job description

Number of Vacancies: 1 Time Type: Part time Worker Type: Regular Proposed Interview Date: Friday, November 27, 2026 Hours of Work: 24 Hiring Manager: Gemma Smith (Day Services)

Job Description Summary: This is a part time permanent post Grade 4– Pro Rata Salary £17,141 - £17,691 This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK

ROLE AND PURPOSE

The Adult Social Care vision in Hull is of ‘a life not a service’. Adult Social Care is person centred and focuses on individual’s strengths to support them to take control of improving their own health, resilience and wellbeing. We want to maximise peoples independence so individuals can achieve their goals and aspirations and live life to the fullest. We work creatively with individuals ,local communities, and our partners , empowering them to deliver the best possible outcomes for people and to create a positive Adult Social Care culture. Our work is solution focused , ensuring that those who most need support receive it and that we can continue supporting people in the future. Ensure least restrictive practice is fully supported and embedded. To enable the people using our service to enjoy a fulfilling quality of life based on their individual care and support plan. To respectfully provide a safe and caring environment that enhances peoples lives through support and encouragement. To ensure what is important to the person and how best to support them is achieved through person centred practice.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
2. Statutory Obligations To provide direct support, guidance, supervision and care which meets the person’s assessed needs, in accordance with their service agreement and agreed care and support plan, on an individual or group basis.
3. To support with and administer medication in line with the universal medication policy if this is a requirement of the plan following agreed policy and procedures. Maintenance of appropriate records, such as individual medication records and records for checking medication in and out of the building. To attend to the physical and emotional needs of the people the service supports, whilst always promoting dignity, privacy, independence and personal choice. Tasks include supporting with and undertaking personal care, toileting, washing, dressing, assisting with eating and drinking, PEG feeding, postural management, catheter, abdominal massage, stoma care, and support and direction with following prescribed diets to ensure safe and adequate intake of nutrition and hydration.
4. To provide encouragement, support and guidance to assist people to completing as much as they can for themselves to encourage development or maintenance of independent skills. To participate in the identification of needs and reporting of changes and concerns to a line manager, such as changes in moving and handling requirements, changes in health and wellbeing or safety concerns. Undertake daily record keeping including on digital platforms, and monitoring of health and wellbeing such as completion of mood and behaviour charts, epilepsy monitoring, food intake, dietary, bowel charts and incident reporting forms. following guidance and instruction of senior staff including health colleagues where necessary. Carry out keyworker/linkworker roles and undertake information gathering for reviews. Working closely with the people we support, their families and other professionals to review the plan on a regular basis ensure consistency and to maximise the effectiveness of the provision and ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.
5. To support people with behaviours of concern in line with the persons care and support plans, following all relevant legislation, physical intervention training, good practice guidance and least restrictive principles. To contribute to the formation, implementation and review of agreed behaviour support plans and risk assessments under the supervision of senior staff and in collaboration with the person, their families, carers and other professionals.
6. To be aware of and participate in own personal development by attending and contributing to supervision sessions, training courses and other departmental forums. Keep abreast of initiatives and legislation within the care profession by attending in house and/or external training, undertaking e-learning and shadowing. Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and other health and social care professionals in line with Hull City Councils Competency Framework to support the city plan in achieving objectives to improve the lives of people we support. Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach, including utilising various communication tools and techniques, using IT equipment and undertaking dynamic risk assessment for unforseen events. Work cohesively with new colleagues throughout their induction, enabling shadowing to share skills, knowledge and experience to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support and a supportive working environment.
7. To maintain departmental records, undertake administration functions as required to ensure the accuracy of record keeping, to share the information in a professional manner and to maintain confidentiality as required. To assist people with financial transactions such as dinner monies, to collect monies for payments for activities, transport or meals and to assist senior staff with financial transactions. To lock or unlock buildings/rooms in the absence of senior staff.
8. To devise and implement interesting, inclusive and meaningful person centred programmes of activity, outings and opportunities for cultural enrichment for people with a range of different disabilities. Promote their mental, physical, social and emotional wellbeing and engagement with opportunities both within the service buildings and within their communities including acting as an escort for personal appointments (where necessary). To take part in the organisation and facilitation of events such as fairs and theme days.
9. Cook and serve meals, light snacks and drinks taking into account dietary and nutritional needs of service users including assistance to eat and drink where required using various methods such as peg feeding. Completion of appropriate records relating to food handling e.g. temperature recording and cleaning records.
10. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health & safety and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate H&S policy.

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council

• A competitive salary
• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
• Supportive and forward-thinking culture
• Great career development opportunities

Salary and Compensation

NC2577.Activity Organiser.docx Compensation Grades: GRADES 4. Pay Ranges: £26,427.00 - £27,274.00 Job Classifications: 3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), 7- Enhanced & Adults Barring List - (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)), Casual - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post)

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We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches, including social media, may be carried out as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to “our values” at the Council of People First, Respect, Learning, Ambition and Partnership. If these align with you then we welcome your application. By joining our team you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull. Working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are.

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