Coordinator à Grande-Bretagne

JobDescription : Activities Coordinator – Papworth Trust is looking for a creative and compassionate Activity Coordinator to design and deliver engaging programmes that promote wellbeing, learning, independence, and social inclusion for adults with disabilities. This is a full‑time, permanent role based as part of our Ipswich team.

At Papworth Trust, we are committed to helping disabled people live independent and fulfilling lives through tailored care and support services. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in the Care Quality Commission’s recognition, with many of our services rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good.’ Across Suffolk, we offer a diverse range of support – including housing, employment services, and day opportunities – all aimed at unlocking individual potential and fostering stronger community connections.

• Competitive Salary: £ 24,570 per annum
• Holiday: 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Pension
• Employee extras: Cycle to Work scheme, Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support, ongoing training, health cashback plan.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will work with customers, families, and professionals to provide meaningful experiences and ensure high‑quality, person‑centred support. You will deliver creative activities that support people with diverse needs, enhancing their social skills, wellbeing, learning, and independence. Working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am‑4:30pm Monday to Friday, with additional support at the social club on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings (paid as time in lieu or overtime).

• Plan, design, and deliver a varied programme of community and centre‑based activities tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Provide personal care and support, including assistance with mobility and medication, in line with each customer’s care plan.
• Communicate effectively using appropriate methods (e.g. British Sign Language, Makaton) to ensure inclusivity and understanding.
• Maintain accurate records, follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures, and report any concerns promptly.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will be committed to the values of the Trust and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will be adaptable, compassionate, and confident in supporting individuals with diverse needs. Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills are essential, along with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role supporting people with learning and physical disabilities, delivering accessible activities, and assisting with personal care and mobility. We would be open to hearing from candidates with strong transferable skills who share our passion for empowering others and are willing to learn, adaptable and have the ability to create and follow individual support plans. Driving licence would be an advantage, as would willingness to train to drive minibus.

Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced with Adults Barred Service (DBS) check process.

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to apply through the Disability Confident scheme, please email hello@spiderrecruit.co.uk or call 01473 276146 to speak to Spider who are handling this vacancy on our behalf. Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. If you are dedicated to making a difference and possess the skills and experience, we are looking for our Activities Coordinator role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today to join our supportive and dynamic team at Papworth Trust, where we work together to empower individuals and promote independence in care. No Recruitment agencies please. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy.

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