Activities Coordinator

Papworth Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading disability charity in Basildon seeks a creative Activities Coordinator to design and deliver engaging activities for people with disabilities. Responsibilities include planning activities, supporting personal care, and facilitating communication. The ideal candidate will possess empathy, organizational skills, and experience in disability support. This part-time, permanent position offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including 33 days annual leave and health support initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

33 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contribution

Health cashback plan

Wellbeing support

Opportunity for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning or physical disabilities.
• Ability to communicate using Makaton or British Sign Language.
• Willingness to learn new methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver person-centred activities.
• Support customers with personal care and mobility.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Empathy

Organization

Flexibility

Communication

IT skills

Education

Qualification in health, social care or a related field

Job description

Overview

Activities Coordinator – Papworth Trust are looking for a creative and values-driven Activities Coordinator to design and deliver engaging activities for people with disabilities. This is a part-time, permanent role, based in Basildon, Essex.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within a leading disability charity, supporting individuals to develop independence, confidence, wellbeing and meaningful community connections.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: £12,285 per annum (£24,570 FTE)
• Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Pension: enhanced employer contribution

Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice recognition awards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to have your voice heard through colleague groups.

Role and responsibilities

About the role:

As an Activities Coordinator, you will design, plan and deliver a varied programme of centre-based and community activities that support customers with a wide range of needs associated with disabilities. You will co-produce activities with customers to ensure programmes meet their goals and interests, working collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals. Working hours for this role will be Monday & Tuesday 9am–5pm and Wednesday 9am–12.45pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan and deliver creative, person-centred activities to promote social engagement, learning, wellbeing and independence.
• Support customers with personal care, medication, mobility and use of aids such as wheelchairs and hoists.
• Communicate effectively with customers using a range of methods, including Makaton or British Sign Language where required.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with families, support networks, professionals, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate records, follow Trust policies and procedures, and champion safeguarding and health & safety best practices.

About you

As an Activities Coordinator, you will share Papworth Trust’s values and be committed to equality, inclusion, and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability. You will be empathetic, organised, and flexible, with experience supporting people with learning or physical disabilities. You will have excellent communication and IT skills, a willingness to learn new methods (including Makaton or BSL), and the confidence to support personal care and manage challenging behaviours. You will take a proactive approach to co-producing engaging activities with customers. A relevant qualification or background in customer service, community engagement, health, social care, or a related field is desirable. Applicants must be willing to travel as required and ideally hold a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, with minibus experience considered a strong advantage.

Why Papworth Trust

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our Day Opportunities services play a vital role in enabling customers to build confidence, independence and community connections.

Additional information

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Activities Coordinator role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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