Adult Skills Workshops Coordinator

Flexistaff Solutions Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational charity in the UK seeks an Adult Skills Workshops Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging weekly workshops for individuals aged 10–40 with additional needs. The role entails activity planning, safeguarding, and supervising staff and volunteers. Responsibilities include managing budgets, maintaining records, and ensuring inclusive learning. This part-time position requires excellent communication and planning skills, along with a dedication to supporting diverse participants.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering workshops.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies.
• Experience working with individuals with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging workshops for diverse age groups.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure safe practices.
• Manage session budgets and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Behaviour support strategies

Job description

Pay: £13.00-£16.00 per hour

Job description:

The Adult Skills Workshops Coordinator is responsible for planning, administering, and delivering engaging weekly workshops for members aged approximately 10–40 with a diverse range of additional needs and disabilities. The role includes responsibility for activity planning, safeguarding, risk management, behaviour support strategies, and overseeing sessional support staff and volunteers.

Workshop Delivery:

36 Thursdays per academic year, 7 hours per session (9:00–16:00) — 252 hours per annum

Administration:

4 hours per workshop week — 144 hours per annum

Workshop Delivery & Planning

• Design and deliver high‑quality workshop sessions (36 per year) that promote social interaction, communication, and independent living skills.
• Create structured activity plans, learning outcomes, and session resources.
• Ensure sessions are inclusive, meaningful, and tailored to the needs and abilities of all participants.

Safeguarding & Welfare

• Uphold the charity’s safeguarding policies and ensure safe practice at all times.
• Conduct and maintain up‑to‑date risk assessments for activities, individuals, and the workshop environment.
• Record, report, and respond to incidents in line with organisational policies.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Manage session budgets, source materials, and maintain accurate financial records of all expenditure.
• Oversee attendance records, sign‑in procedures, and collection of payments.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including behaviour strategies, measurable outcomes, and member support plans.

Staff & Volunteer Management

• Supervise, guide, and support sessional staff and volunteers to ensure a safe, positive, and consistent workshop environment.
• Lead briefings and debriefings as required, ensuring the team is well‑informed and aligned with session goals.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively regarding attendance, progress, needs, or concerns relating to members.
• Represent the charity professionally within the workshop setting and the wider community.

Job Type: Part‑time