Activities Coordinator
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,400 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 January 2026 |
| Location: | SE16 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Social Interest Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 297637JCP |
Summary
Job Title: Activities Co-Coordinator
Location: Bermondsey, Close to Surrey Quays station. (This location is hidden due to the sensitive nature of the service) Please note that this service has step free and lift access.
Salary: £30,400
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Activities Coordinator to join our new Independent Approved Premises commissioned by Criminal Justice Service (IAP). You will support residents recently released from prison in a residential setting, helping them reintegrate into the community. You will play a major part in reintegrating our residents back into the community by coordinating and delivering high quality activities and programmes which work to support individual needs, working in collaboration with the wider team. Some activities may vary but could include days out and visits, awareness days/weeks/months campaigns, cultural celebrations and other meaningful activities to encourage reintegration and enhance social skills and community engagement. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and meaningful work in a supportive team environment.
Some Key Responsibilities include:
Planning and coordinating individual and group activities and sessions.
Delivering programmes that support residents’ goals, personal development, and reintegration.
Developing and managing calendars of activities, events, and awareness campaigns to promote social skills, community engagement, and meaningful participation.
Collecting information about activities and resident feedback to see what works well and share this with the team to improve programmes and support resident wellbeing.
Running clinics, projects, and sessions, providing guidance, life skills support, and advice to residents as needed.
Building good relationships with partners and stakeholders, identifying new opportunities and creating an accessible partner resource catalogue.
Monitoring, evaluate, and report on activity effectiveness and outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement.
Supporting staffs wellbeing, collaborate with the wider team, and work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery.
Identify risks, safeguarding residents and take appropriate action. Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative tasks.
About You
We are looking for someone who has a passion to support vulnerable people in making a change, supporting their rehabilitation and providing opportunities for them to make positive change to their lives, to reintegrate into society. You will have a general understanding of the criminal justice system, and/or have experience supporting people with multiple/complex needs. You will be able to plan and deliver a range of activities suited to individual needs and will be confident in understanding the needs of our residents to do this. We look for:
Experience in coordinating and/or delivering activities and programmes with people from various backgrounds
Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team and residents on various areas
Ability to work creatively and encourage creativity in others
Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach and using your initiative
Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
We are interviewing on an ongoing basis so this job role may close early. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. As a note, Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 2nd week of January.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
Employer Pension Contribution
Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
Life Assurance Scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Annual Staff Awards
EDI Ambassador programme
Location: Bermondsey, Close to Surrey Quays station. (This location is hidden due to the sensitive nature of the service) Please note that this service has step free and lift access.
Salary: £30,400
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Activities Coordinator to join our new Independent Approved Premises commissioned by Criminal Justice Service (IAP). You will support residents recently released from prison in a residential setting, helping them reintegrate into the community. You will play a major part in reintegrating our residents back into the community by coordinating and delivering high quality activities and programmes which work to support individual needs, working in collaboration with the wider team. Some activities may vary but could include days out and visits, awareness days/weeks/months campaigns, cultural celebrations and other meaningful activities to encourage reintegration and enhance social skills and community engagement. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and meaningful work in a supportive team environment.
Some Key Responsibilities include:
Planning and coordinating individual and group activities and sessions.
Delivering programmes that support residents’ goals, personal development, and reintegration.
Developing and managing calendars of activities, events, and awareness campaigns to promote social skills, community engagement, and meaningful participation.
Collecting information about activities and resident feedback to see what works well and share this with the team to improve programmes and support resident wellbeing.
Running clinics, projects, and sessions, providing guidance, life skills support, and advice to residents as needed.
Building good relationships with partners and stakeholders, identifying new opportunities and creating an accessible partner resource catalogue.
Monitoring, evaluate, and report on activity effectiveness and outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement.
Supporting staffs wellbeing, collaborate with the wider team, and work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery.
Identify risks, safeguarding residents and take appropriate action. Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative tasks.
About You
We are looking for someone who has a passion to support vulnerable people in making a change, supporting their rehabilitation and providing opportunities for them to make positive change to their lives, to reintegrate into society. You will have a general understanding of the criminal justice system, and/or have experience supporting people with multiple/complex needs. You will be able to plan and deliver a range of activities suited to individual needs and will be confident in understanding the needs of our residents to do this. We look for:
Experience in coordinating and/or delivering activities and programmes with people from various backgrounds
Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team and residents on various areas
Ability to work creatively and encourage creativity in others
Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach and using your initiative
Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
We are interviewing on an ongoing basis so this job role may close early. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. As a note, Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 2nd week of January.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
Employer Pension Contribution
Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
Life Assurance Scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Annual Staff Awards
EDI Ambassador programme