ACTIVITY ORGANISER
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £26,403 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | HU2 9LG |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33054 |
Summary
We are looking for individuals who would like to join our in-house Day Service provision as an Activity Organiser. There are several roles available between casual and 26 hours per week.
Our services aim to provide meaningful activities that provide enjoyment and personal fulfilment whilst encouraging inclusion, promoting independence and expanding the individual’s interests and skills.
We 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, whilst being flexible and adaptable to their individual’s needs and aspirations.
You will creatively plan, organise, lead and participate in activities, promoting participation from the people who access our services. You will need a positive mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Literacy, communication and numeracy skills will be assessed as a part of the recruitment process.
This is a care and support role, providing direct care and support to the people who attend our day service, which will include carrying out personal care and supporting with nutrition and hydration.
You will be required to have experience of caring for people with a learning and/or physical disability, have enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others. We are looking for individuals with a real passion for supporting others and ensuring the people who access our services get the best they can out of their time with us.
Basic first aid or the ability to achieve within 6 months is also required. Experience working with those with who require positive behaviour support and have complex needs is also desirable.
Current hours of work are Monday to Friday during the day however you must be prepared to be flexible for any evening activities.
In return the council offers excellent conditions of employment, staff benefits and access to the local government pension scheme.
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have an existing right to work in the UK
Whichever role you are applying for, there will be a mandatory two week induction training course to be completed in January.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Gerken on 01482 612970.
Our services aim to provide meaningful activities that provide enjoyment and personal fulfilment whilst encouraging inclusion, promoting independence and expanding the individual’s interests and skills.
We 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, whilst being flexible and adaptable to their individual’s needs and aspirations.
You will creatively plan, organise, lead and participate in activities, promoting participation from the people who access our services. You will need a positive mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Literacy, communication and numeracy skills will be assessed as a part of the recruitment process.
This is a care and support role, providing direct care and support to the people who attend our day service, which will include carrying out personal care and supporting with nutrition and hydration.
You will be required to have experience of caring for people with a learning and/or physical disability, have enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others. We are looking for individuals with a real passion for supporting others and ensuring the people who access our services get the best they can out of their time with us.
Basic first aid or the ability to achieve within 6 months is also required. Experience working with those with who require positive behaviour support and have complex needs is also desirable.
Current hours of work are Monday to Friday during the day however you must be prepared to be flexible for any evening activities.
In return the council offers excellent conditions of employment, staff benefits and access to the local government pension scheme.
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have an existing right to work in the UK
Whichever role you are applying for, there will be a mandatory two week induction training course to be completed in January.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Gerken on 01482 612970.
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