Activities Coordinator (Part time)
Chailey Heritage Foundation
East Sussex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £12.54ph
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2024
Job overview
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: £12.54ph
- HOURS: 3 days 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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About Chailey Heritage Foundation
- Chailey Heritage Foundation
- Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes
- East Sussex
- BN8 4EF
- United Kingdom
Chailey Heritage Foundation provides education and care services and is one of the UK’s leading centres for children and young people with complex neurodisabilities.
Most of the young people accessing our services have severe cerebral palsy, many have visual and/or other sensory impairments. All are wheelchair users and very few have verbal communication.
Our expertise is in maximising independence and choice, developing effective communication and providing powered mobility opportunities.
Founded in 1903 by Grace Kimmins, we still embrace her ethos today. We believe that each child and young person should have every opportunity to fulfil their potential, no matter what the challenges. Our promise today is that:
"We will never, ever give up working with children, young people and their families to empower them to make their own choices at every stage in life."
We have developed a world-class range of specialist services that are necessary to meet the needs of these disabled young people. We work in close partnership with Chailey Clinical Services, a nationally recognised specialist NHS tertiary service for children and young adults with complex neurological and physical disabilities. Being on the same site enables us to deliver uniquely, integrated multi-agency services for the benefit of the young people and their families.
The difference we make
The impact of the Foundation’s services comes not just in how many children and young people use our services but in the difference we make to their lives and that of their families.
Our Work
Under the Chailey Heritage Foundation umbrella, the Charity delivers services in five main areas:
Chailey Heritage School: a non-maintained special school for 3-19 year olds.
Chailey Heritage Residential: a 'home from home' offering a range of boarding options from short breaks through to 52-week care, for pupils from our school and other local special schools.
Chailey Heritage Futures: a residential transition service for young people from 16 years, acting as a stepping stone into adult life, and beyond.
Community Services: a vibrant day service in our Hub and pay-as-you-go sessions in our LSC, as well as out-of-school options for pupils.
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