Activities Coordinator Futures

Activities Coordinator Futures

Location: Chailey, East Sussex

Salary: £18,720- £19,750 per annum (30hrs) / £23,088 - £24,357.33 per annum (37hrs)

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 staff 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

The Foundation know how important it is for young people, whatever their abilities, to explore their capabilities and pave a way forward for the future. Their emphasis therefore is on living and learning and optimising the power of potential - be it small steps or gigantic leaps!

You will be responsible for ensuring that their young people have a range of stimulating and enjoyable activities and events.

• To research enjoyable trips, events and activities and provide this information to the young people and staff.
• To support and encourage the young people to engage in the scheduled activities.
• To advertise and promote events and activities with the relevant teams and managers to ensure all young people are offered the opportunity to take part.
• To lead, participate in and deliver activities, trips and events.
• Arrange and attend swim sessions throughout the week to support the teams with swimming activities.
• To drive the minibus to enable the young people to attend events and activities when required.
• Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role and that enables the postholder to provide basic hands-on support to young people.

What are they looking for?

• Practical experience and understanding of young people with disabilities and barriers faced by these young people when arranging activities and events.
• Previous experience in an activities role (Desirable)
• Driving Qualification i.e., Minibus training (Desirable) or willingness to undertake this.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of groups, e.g., young people, young people, parents, staff, external Agencies.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Working Pattern

Hours of work are 30-37 hours per week (flexible, to be discussed on interview), including evening and fortnightly weekend working. Hours to be discussed at interview. This role is based on site.

Why join them?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Up to 7.5% employers’ contribution to pension
• Free DBS & update check
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme which includes financial advice and a variety of perks (discount vouchers etc)
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised Cafe
• Support & Guidance - You will be guided and supported by a team of dedicated trained staff.
• More benefits to be announce in Jan 2024

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Foundation, then please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.

The Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.

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