SENIOR ACTIVITY ORGANISER - FIXED TERM
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,624 to £31,067 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | HU2 9LG |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 32826 |
Summary
Join our Senior Activity Organiser team and our in-house Day Service provision as a leader of our Activity Organiser teams.
Our services aim to provide meaningful activities that provide enjoyment and personal fulfilment whilst encouraging inclusion, promoting independence and expanding individual’s interests and skills. We aim to work in a person-centred way with our older people and adults with learning and or physical/sensory disability so that their needs are consistently met in a sensitive way being flexible and adaptable to their individual’s needs and aspirations.
The role will involve leading and supervising a team of Activity Organisers who will plan, organise and review individual activities as well as participate in activities and over see the day to day running of the service and buildings with the support of a management team.
This can be a fast paced and dynamic environment. We are looking for individuals with proven experience in leading a team, a Level 3 qualification in leadership/ health or social care and experience of working with either older people and/or people with a disability.
Experience working with those with who require positive behaviour and have complex needs is also desirable.
We are looking for individuals with a real passion and enthusiasm for quality service delivery and the ability to lead and motivate others. A positive mindset, creative thinking and excellent communication skills will be essential for success within this role.
Current hours of work are Monday to Friday during the day however you must be prepared to be flexible.
In return the council offers excellent conditions of employment, staff benefits and access to the local government pension scheme.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Gerken, on 01482 612970.
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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Our services aim to provide meaningful activities that provide enjoyment and personal fulfilment whilst encouraging inclusion, promoting independence and expanding individual’s interests and skills. We aim to work in a person-centred way with our older people and adults with learning and or physical/sensory disability so that their needs are consistently met in a sensitive way being flexible and adaptable to their individual’s needs and aspirations.
The role will involve leading and supervising a team of Activity Organisers who will plan, organise and review individual activities as well as participate in activities and over see the day to day running of the service and buildings with the support of a management team.
This can be a fast paced and dynamic environment. We are looking for individuals with proven experience in leading a team, a Level 3 qualification in leadership/ health or social care and experience of working with either older people and/or people with a disability.
Experience working with those with who require positive behaviour and have complex needs is also desirable.
We are looking for individuals with a real passion and enthusiasm for quality service delivery and the ability to lead and motivate others. A positive mindset, creative thinking and excellent communication skills will be essential for success within this role.
Current hours of work are Monday to Friday during the day however you must be prepared to be flexible.
In return the council offers excellent conditions of employment, staff benefits and access to the local government pension scheme.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Gerken, on 01482 612970.
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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