Resident Activities & Inclusion Facilitator

Leonard Cheshire; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pay advance access

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Health plan

Career development

DBS check

EAP

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire at Gloucestershire House in Cheltenham is seeking an Activities Worker to plan and deliver engaging social and recreational activities for residents, including individuals who are non-verbal or use wheelchairs.

The role requires a full driving licence, flexibility to work Wednesday and Thursday (7 hours) with remaining hours on other days, and a warm, caring approach. We offer competitive hourly pay of £13.38 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Activities Worker is essential.
• Experience supporting non-verbal, wheelchair users with complex needs is advantageous.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively, including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive social and recreational activities.
• Support residents to explore interests and participate in community life.
• Organise outings, events and creative sessions to encourage participation.
• Work with non-verbal, wheelchair users to ensure accessible activities.
• Maintain a warm, person-centred approach in all tasks.

Skills

Activities Worker experience

Non-verbal wheelchair users experience

Driving licence

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility & creativity

Passion for helping others

Job description

Leonard Cheshire at Gloucestershire House in Cheltenham is seeking an Activities Worker to plan and deliver engaging social and recreational activities for residents, including individuals who are non-verbal or use wheelchairs.

The role requires a full driving licence, flexibility to work Wednesday and Thursday (7 hours) with remaining hours on other days, and a warm, caring approach. We offer competitive hourly pay of £13.38 and a comprehensive benefits package.