Activities Coordinator
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,126 to £24,126 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Living Wage Employer |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2024 |
| Location: | North Chailey, Lewes |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chailey Heritage Foundation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Activities Coordinator
Chailey Heritage Foundation has an exciting new opportunity for an Activities Coordinator to join a unique place to work. The successful candidate will have a creative background and will have experience planning/running and organising creative based activities.
LOCATION: On Site
SALARY: £24,126(37hrs)
HOURS: 37 hours per week
Why Us
Chailey Heritage Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.
There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special.
We don’t just offer jobs; we provide opportunities to be part of a team that demonstrates empathy and a genuine passion to help others and a capacity to build rewarding relationships. We will provide extensive support, and training, as well as opportunities for career progression.
What you’ll be doing:
You will be planning and delivering engaging fun and developmental activity sessions to adults with complex needs.
Plan activities and sessions you’d be involved with which could be; cooking, arts/games/ music and other activities club within the leisure and skills centre.
Prepare workspaces and equipment in advance of session start times, as well as ensuring workspace is kept tidy at all times.
Implement and comply with health and safety procedures, in relation to the equipment used and activities undertaken.
Maintain cooking equipment to a high standard and arrange repair / replacement of items.
Work in accordance with food hygiene regulations and mandatory training
Complete all admin duties associated with the role
Prepare information/data required by senior managers for reports/papers
Provide different forms in different formats (email, written, verbal)
Document and celebrate achievements and activities completed by individuals’ accessing sessions
Evaluate event/activity feedback to assess effectiveness/opportunities for improvement
What you bring to the table:
Essential:
Previous experience planning and running activities
GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English
Food Hygiene level 2 or willingness to work towards
First Aid qualification or willingness to work towards
Able to support children and young adults to participate in a range of activities.
Highly organised, and able to multi-task.
Other useful skills and experience:
Experience of working with children and/or adults with special educational needs and complex disabilities
Practical experience/understanding of young people with disabilities and barriers and how to apply to arranging activities and events
This is a fantastic opportunity for create meaningful and fun creative activities for the Young People and Adults that use the leisure and skill centre.
THE REWARDS GO BEYOND SALARY…
Our comprehensive benefits package includes a diverse range of rewards and benefits, ensuring that there's something for everyone.
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide access to:
Discount facilities
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cashplan
Cycle to Work scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & Wellbeing Centre
Death in Service benefit
Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
Onsite Café
Free parking.
Plus, we cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!
For full details of the role, you can find the job description here. Activities Coordinator job description
Learn more about our organisation, our purpose and values here. CHF Website
Application Deadline: 30th August 2024, we usually review applicants and invite to an interview within 2 weeks of their application
Apply now for your chance to be considered to join a place where you can make a real difference.
For any enquiries please contact us by email: careers@chf.org.uk or via WhatsApp on 07923233178.
Chailey Heritage 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.
As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation (CHF) collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. CHF is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data to meet its obligations under GDPR. Please ensure you have reviewed our privacy policy prior to completing an application with us.
Chailey Heritage Foundation has an exciting new opportunity for an Activities Coordinator to join a unique place to work. The successful candidate will have a creative background and will have experience planning/running and organising creative based activities.
LOCATION: On Site
SALARY: £24,126(37hrs)
HOURS: 37 hours per week
Why Us
Chailey Heritage Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.
There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special.
We don’t just offer jobs; we provide opportunities to be part of a team that demonstrates empathy and a genuine passion to help others and a capacity to build rewarding relationships. We will provide extensive support, and training, as well as opportunities for career progression.
What you’ll be doing:
You will be planning and delivering engaging fun and developmental activity sessions to adults with complex needs.
Plan activities and sessions you’d be involved with which could be; cooking, arts/games/ music and other activities club within the leisure and skills centre.
Prepare workspaces and equipment in advance of session start times, as well as ensuring workspace is kept tidy at all times.
Implement and comply with health and safety procedures, in relation to the equipment used and activities undertaken.
Maintain cooking equipment to a high standard and arrange repair / replacement of items.
Work in accordance with food hygiene regulations and mandatory training
Complete all admin duties associated with the role
Prepare information/data required by senior managers for reports/papers
Provide different forms in different formats (email, written, verbal)
Document and celebrate achievements and activities completed by individuals’ accessing sessions
Evaluate event/activity feedback to assess effectiveness/opportunities for improvement
What you bring to the table:
Essential:
Previous experience planning and running activities
GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English
Food Hygiene level 2 or willingness to work towards
First Aid qualification or willingness to work towards
Able to support children and young adults to participate in a range of activities.
Highly organised, and able to multi-task.
Other useful skills and experience:
Experience of working with children and/or adults with special educational needs and complex disabilities
Practical experience/understanding of young people with disabilities and barriers and how to apply to arranging activities and events
This is a fantastic opportunity for create meaningful and fun creative activities for the Young People and Adults that use the leisure and skill centre.
THE REWARDS GO BEYOND SALARY…
Our comprehensive benefits package includes a diverse range of rewards and benefits, ensuring that there's something for everyone.
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide access to:
Discount facilities
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cashplan
Cycle to Work scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & Wellbeing Centre
Death in Service benefit
Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
Onsite Café
Free parking.
Plus, we cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!
For full details of the role, you can find the job description here. Activities Coordinator job description
Learn more about our organisation, our purpose and values here. CHF Website
Application Deadline: 30th August 2024, we usually review applicants and invite to an interview within 2 weeks of their application
Apply now for your chance to be considered to join a place where you can make a real difference.
For any enquiries please contact us by email: careers@chf.org.uk or via WhatsApp on 07923233178.
Chailey Heritage 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.
As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation (CHF) collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. CHF is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data to meet its obligations under GDPR. Please ensure you have reviewed our privacy policy prior to completing an application with us.
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