Activities Coordinator

Why Papworth Trust

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, dedicated to empowering disabled people to live with equality, choice, and independence. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our Day Opportunities services play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their goals and aspirations.

• Competitive Salary: £24,570 per annum
• Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Pension: choice of two schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
• Employee extras: health cashback plan, occupational sick pay (after probation), employee assistance helpline, online wellbeing apps, mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Additional perks:
  Values in Practice reward scheme, cycle-to-work and other tax‑saving incentives, involvement in employee forum and colleague experience groups.

As an Activities Coordinator
, you will design, plan, and deliver a varied programme of centre‑based and community activities for customers with a wide range of support needs. Working closely with customers, colleagues, families, and professionals, you will ensure activities are co‑produced, inclusive, and outcome‑focused, supporting social engagement, learning, wellbeing, and independence. Working hours are typically 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required, including Tuesday evening social clubs or occasional Saturday mornings.

• Design, plan, and deliver creative, accessible activities tailored to individual goals, interests, and support needs, co‑producing programmes with customers to promote independence, inclusion, and community participation.
• Provide personal care, medication support, and assistance with mobility, including the safe use of aids and equipment.
• Use appropriate communication methods, including Makaton or BSL where required, and support emotional regulation and de‑escalation.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with families, support networks, health and social care professionals, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate records, follow policies and procedures, and uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and equality standards.

As an Activities Coordinator
, you will share our values and be committed to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding. Ideally, you will have 1‑2 years' experience in a similar role or relevant study in healthcare, occupational therapy, teaching assistance, or creative subjects. You will confidently deliver group activities, adapt to individual needs, and support people with mild to complex disabilities. Strong communication, IT skills, and a willingness to learn alternative methods (such as Makaton or BSL) are essential.

You should be flexible, organised, collaborative, and comfortable supporting personal care and challenging behaviours, with training provided where needed.

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check and requires candidates to be authorised to work in the UK.

To apply for the Activities Coordinator role, please submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible.