Activities Coordinator

Location: Lewes, BN8 4EF

Salary: £23,088 per annum

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months

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.

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 apply to arranging activities and events

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, they provide access to:

• 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.