Vocational Activities Assistant - Broadbridge Heath/Horsham/Slinfold - *Driver Required*

The Disabilities Trust; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity focused on brain injury recovery seeks a Vocational Activities Assistant at Kerwin Court, Horsham. The role involves supporting service users to enhance their independence through various activities, developing programs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits including 33 days leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary environments or developing activity programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full driving license and ability to drive service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users through vocational and recreational activities.
• Developing and delivering personalized programs.
• Conducting risk assessments for activities.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Health and safety understanding

Job description

Vocational Activities Assistant at Kerwin Court, Horsham
Pay Rate: Up to £23,000 per annum
35 Hours per week - Monday to Friday 08.00-16.00

About Brainkind

Brainkind is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. We operate assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals that use expert neurorehabilitation to support individuals in regaining lost skills. We serve people with various brain injuries resulting from trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more, helping them recover and achieve personal goals.

Our employees are passionate and work in a team-oriented environment, supporting each other and providing excellent care.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Supporting service users to maximize independence and well-being through vocational, learning, and recreational activities.
2. Collaborating with colleagues to develop and deliver personalized vocational, learning, and recreational programs.
3. Developing and delivering group sessions aligned with service users' outcomes.
4. Establishing partnerships with external providers to enhance opportunities.
5. Contributing to service user goal setting and outcome development.
6. Organizing activities to meet rehabilitation goals and personal interests.
7. Conducting risk assessments for activities.
8. Supporting participation in activities.
9. Designing and leading activities to support rehabilitation goals.
10. Maintaining accurate records of progress and contributing to reviews.
11. Participating in service development and planning.
12. Creating a supportive and homely environment for service users.

About You

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment or developing activity programs.
• Understanding of health and safety in activity design.
• IT skills: email, Microsoft Office, internet navigation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full driving license and ability to drive service vehicles.

Rewards

Enjoy benefits such as 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), training, group life assurance, pension, eye voucher scheme, free parking, staff discounts, and the Blue Light Card.

To apply, click the Apply Now button. We review applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Successful candidates will undergo compliance checks, including references and DBS/PVG checks.

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.