Activity Co-Ordinator

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Opus People Solutions are excited to recruit on behalf of Redditch Borough Council for a dedicated and enthusiastic Activity Co-ordinator to help create meaningful experiences and lasting memories for tenants.

Working hours:

Monday Wednesday and Friday 11am - 5pm (times may vary or include weekends) Pay rate: £12.21 per hour

Location:

Redditch B97 6PG
Length of contract: 3 months with review for extension About the Role As an Activity Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in promoting wellbeing, social engagement and community spirit by provide tenants with important opportunities for socialisation, company and just 'someone to talk to', ranging from very basic 'sitting and being' with people to more substantial, long-term, one-to-one befriending relationships and support.

Key Responsibilities
· To assist with the engagement and recruitment of Volunteers to ensure that we have significant positive impacts on tenants, relatives and staff.
· To support volunteers to provide activities and outings for tenants.
· To process and maintain all paperwork, filing systems and data bases relevant to all volunteers and volunteer initiatives and recruitment.
· To assist with the co-ordination of volunteer events, such as launch events and graduation celebrations, for cohorts of volunteers.
· To support the team with consultation and feedback events including talking with tenants about the types of activities they would like to do.
· To actively contribute to the safeguarding of all users by responding to potential and identifying safeguarding issues. What we are looking for:
· A warm, approachable and creative person who enjoys working with people
· Enhanced DBS
· Excellent organisation and communication skills
· Confidence working both independently and as a part of a team