Activities Coordinator

Location:

Lewes (BN8) – East Sussex, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

Market related

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Charity Jobs

Advertiser:

Ad Warrior

Job ID:

131110279

Posted On: 

17 September 2024

Activities Coordinator

Location : Lewes, BN8 4EF

Salary: A£24,126 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Our client is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.

There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special.

They don’t just offer jobs; they provide opportunities to be part of a team that demonstrates empathy and a genuine passion to help others and a capacity to build rewarding relationships. They will provide extensive support, and training, as well as opportunities for career progression.

The Role

* You will be planning and delivering engaging fun and developmental activity sessions to adults with complex needs.
* Plan activities and sessions you’d be involved with which could be; cooking, arts/games/ music and other activities club within the leisure and skills centre.
* Prepare workspaces and equipment in advance of session start times, as well as ensuring workspace is kept tidy at all times.
* Implement and comply with health and safety procedures, in relation to the equipment used and activities undertaken.
* Maintain cooking equipment to a high standard and arrange repair / replacement of items.
* Work in accordance with food hygiene regulations and mandatory training
* Complete all admin duties associated with the role
* Prepare information/data required by senior managers for reports/papers
* Provide different forms in different formats (email, written, verbal)
* Document and celebrate achievements and activities completed by individuals’ accessing sessions
* Evaluate event/activity feedback to assess effectiveness/opportunities for improvement

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

* Previous experience planning and running activities
* GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English
* Food Hygiene level 2 or willingness to work towards
* First Aid qualification or willingness to work towards
* Able to support children and young adults to participate in a range of activities.
* Highly organised, and able to multi-task.

Other useful skills and experience:

* Experience of working with children and/or adults with special educational needs and complex disabilities
* Practical experience/understanding of young people with disabilities and barriers and how to arranging activities and events
* This is a fantastic opportunity for create meaningful and fun creative activities for the Young People and Adults that use the leisure and skill centre.

Benefits

* Discount facilities
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* Healthcare Cashplan
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Health & Wellbeing Centre
* Death in Service benefit
* Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
* Onsite Café
* Free parking.

Plus, they cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

careers.chf.uk/job/activities-coordinator?source=chf.uk

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