Ad Warrior
Activities Coordinator
Job Location
Job Description
Activities Coordinator
Location: Lewes, BN8 4EF
Salary: £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 dont 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 youd 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 apply 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!
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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Location: Lewes, GB
Posted Date: 10/3/2024
Contact Information
Contact | Human Resources Ad Warrior |
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