Activities Coordinator

Job Description

JobDescription : About us: 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 01480 357200 or email hr.administration@papworthtrust.org.uk and we’ll happily discuss your needs.

How will I be supporting the work the Trust?

As part of a team of Activities Facilitators 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.

What does this involve?

- Planning and delivering tailored group sessions, such as wellbeing, cookery, art etc

- Supporting customers to flourish in our day opportunities environment

- Co‑produce activities with customers to ensure the programme helps to meet their goals, aspirations and interests.

- Removing barriers to support all participants to take part in sessions

- Establish and maintain good relationships with parents, carers and professional bodies as appropriate

Who are we looking for?

- Has experience in supporting people

- Has a positive attitude

- Is a good communicator, patient, and has a passion for helping people to grow

What you’ll get in return:

- 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

Job Requirements / Application Instructions

For an informal chat about the role please contact Zoe Laidler, on 07896670116. 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: recruitment@papworthtrust.org.uk. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role; if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Closing date for applications is 5 January with interviews on 14 January. Employing Ex‑offenders: 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 you will find at policy‑statement‑recruitment‑of‑ex‑offenders‑v2.0.pdf

Address

Address: People Services Team Papworth Trust Hawthorn Way Cambridge CB Cambridge CB4 1AX

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