Residential Activity Coordinator (Beeches)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Residential Activity Coordinator to join their team. This role involves planning and leading activities for adults with profound learning disabilities, ensuring they access enriching experiences. The ideal candidate will be creative, enthusiastic, and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those they support. With a competitive salary and a supportive working environment, this position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference and help individuals live their best lives, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Scheme

Employee Rewards Scheme

Free Onsite Parking

Subsidised Onsite Cafe

Tailored Training Opportunities

Quarterly Celebrations

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to plan and lead engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities for adults with disabilities.
• Build positive relationships and support care plans.

Skills

Creative Thinking

Communication

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Care or Support

Job description

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Residential Activity Coordinator (Beeches)

Reference: APR20257227

Expiry date: 20:00, Sun, 25th May 2025

Location: Mirfield

Benefits: Competitive Salary, Online Reward Gateway, EAP, pension, Free Parking, Employee Recognition Awards, CSP, Nationally recognised qualifications and more

Role: Residential Activity Coordinator (Beeches)
Location: Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Salary: £12.31/hr
Hours: 37.5 hrs (including some weekend work)

Shifts: Flexibility to work between 10am - 8pm

Note: We cannot offer sponsorship for UK work and require 6 months of UK work experience in any sector prior to application.

Are you a creative, enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude? Do you enjoy helping people live their best lives? Are you committed to supporting people with disabilities to access new experiences? Then we want to hear from you!

At Hollybank Trust, we support adults and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities to live fully. We are seeking new team members for our Beeches services, working full-time, including some weekends and evenings.

Please specify your available hours per week in your application, as multiple roles are available and applications without this info may not be processed.

• Plan, create, and lead activities for our adults throughout the week.
• Develop innovative engagement methods for adults and support staff.
• Build positive relationships with adults, supporting their person-centred care plans.
• Deliver a sustainable, adaptable enrichment program, regularly evaluated for excitement and individualization.
• Document adult engagement via photos, videos, and other methods.
• Collaborate with internal and external professionals and families to maximize program effectiveness.

This list is not exhaustive. Please review the full job description before applying.

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• £150 for completing online pre-employment training from home
• Employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and cashback offers
• Comprehensive employee assistance program supporting mental health and wellbeing
• Supportive working environment
• Tailored training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop various skills
• Quarterly celebrations
• Subsidised onsite cafe
• Free onsite parking and accessible public transport links

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Confidence: Willingness to try new things, suggest ideas, challenge poor practice
• Curiosity: Asking questions, team player, eager to learn
• Happiness: Reliable, positive, outgoing, and passionate about the work
• Kindness: Focus on abilities, supportive, inclusive, caring

Hollybank Trust is committed to safeguarding vulnerable people. All employees require an Enhanced DBS check and references as per our recruitment policy.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including BAME and LGBTQIA+ communities, and support disability inclusion. Please inform us of any adjustments needed for your interview or contact us for further discussion.

Early closing of the vacancy may occur if sufficient applications are received before the deadline.