OTH) Activities Co-ordinator

SeeMeHired; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and manage a range of enjoyable and purposeful activities for residents, ensuring their needs and interests are met. The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerable adults and be willing to support their participation in various community events, while respecting the Christian ethos of the organization.

Qualifications

• Must respect the needs of vulnerable adults and older people.
• Awareness of health and safety practices is essential.
• Experience working with learning disabilities is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in activities for residents.
• Plan and organize various events that cater to resident needs.
• Accompany residents on outings and provide necessary support.

Skills

Understanding of vulnerable adults' needs

Health and safety awareness

Experience with learning disabilities

Activity programme delivery

IT skills (Microsoft Word, Internet)

Job description

To Co-ordinate and participate in activities with Residents and to assist with Resident's Outings when required. To plan, organise and co-ordinate a wide range of activities and events. Activities and events must provide positive outcomes and also meet identified needs and interests of the residents.

To ensure that the activity programme includes activities that are enjoyable, purposeful, age and culturally appropriate and takes into account the residents spiritual needs. To ensure that Programmes promote healthy living and are flexible and responsive to residents changing needs and facilitate social inclusion in community events.

Key responsibilities include accompanying residents on organised outings, enabling Residents to participate in the programme through the provision of equipment, aids and support from staff or others, and assessing individual need continuously providing one to one activities for residents.

Requirements

• Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of vulnerable adults and older people.
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment
• Experience of working with people with a learning disability and older people.
• Experience of delivering activity programmes
• Willingness to work flexibly as and when required.
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Desired Criteria

• Appropriate IT skills to be able to use Microsoft Word and the Internet

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is a Reformed Christian denomination with congregations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Rooted in biblical teaching, PCI is committed to worship, discipleship, and serving communities through outreach and social action.