Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator Location: Lewes, BN8 4EF Salary: £23,088 per annum Job Type: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months Our client is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their 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. The Role 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 Skills and Qualifications 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 Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, they 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, they cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals! To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application