Activities Coordinator

Overview

Job Description : £12,285pa (£24,570 FTE) – Basildon – Part Time – 18.75 hours per week, Mon, Tue 9-5, Wed 9-12:45

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum job criteria.

We provide ongoing support and adjustments for those working with us that have a disability or long-term health condition and can help you obtain Access to Work funding to support you to do your job. You can ask us about reasonable adjustments you’ll need throughout the application and interview process too. We’d love you to have a positive experience with us, so please call or email hr.adminis

and we’ll happily discuss your needs.

As part of a team of Activities Coordinators you will deliver a flexible support and activity service that meets the needs of our customers. The people you will be supporting have a range of support needs associated with learning disability, physical disabilities, communication and behaviours.

• Planning and delivering tailored group sessions
• Supporting customers to flourish in our day opportunities environment
• Removing barriers to support all participants to take part in sessions

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in supporting people
• Has a positive attitude
• Is a good communicator, patient, and has a passion for helping people to grow

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)
• annual leave purchase scheme
• occupational sick pay – 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation
• health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical
• choice of two pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
• plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions
• a ‘Values in Practice’ reward scheme with vouchers for achievements
• various tax saving incentives such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange
• Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard
• access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications

For an informal chat about the role please contact Maggie Blackburn, on

Ready to apply? Please send your CV together with a short covering letter, outlining how you meet the requirements of the job and person specification to: recr

Closing date for application is 15 February.

The Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. Please refer to our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Records Check Policy Statement which youwill find at policy-statement-recruitment-of-ex-offenders-v2.0.pdf

People Services Team
Papworth Trust
Basildon
Basildon
SS Southend on Sea
SS16 5BP

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