Wellbeing & Community Activities Lead

Harrogate Homeless Project - HHP; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

33 days annual leave + birthday leave

Job summary

Harrogate Homeless Project in Harrogate is seeking an Activities Officer to lead and develop an engaging programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

You will design, coordinate and deliver a timetable of recreational, educational and wellbeing activities, working with clients, volunteers and community partners to create a welcoming environment where people can thrive.

Qualifications

• Creative, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people build confidence, improve wellbeing and reconnect with their community.
• Lead and develop an engaging programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
• Experience working with people facing disadvantage or homelessness is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a diverse programme of activities including arts and crafts, music, cooking, gardening, fitness, wellbeing and life-skills workshops.
• Develop weekly and monthly activity schedules to meet varied interests and support needs.
• Adapt activities to suit different abilities, confidence levels and individual circumstances.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages participation and social connection.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with clients who may have experienced homelessness or trauma.
• Motivate and support individuals to try new experiences and engage with activities that promote wellbeing.
• Work closely with the Client Services Team and external partners to ensure activities complement clients’ support plans.
• Recruit, support and coordinate volunteers who assist with activity delivery.
• Develop partnerships with local organisations, guest speakers and community groups to expand opportunities available to clients.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and monitor the impact and success of the activities programme.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

People skills

Community engagement

Job description

Harrogate Homeless Project in Harrogate is seeking an Activities Officer to lead and develop an engaging programme of activities for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

You will design, coordinate and deliver a timetable of recreational, educational and wellbeing activities, working with clients, volunteers and community partners to create a welcoming environment where people can thrive.