Who Are We

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual making it easier to live learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

Hedleys Horizons provides adults with disabilities lifelong learning opportunities and activities that promote the importance of wellbeing in adult life. Hedleys Horizons is a busy vibrant and varied environment that supports adults with cerebral palsy communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet peoples aspirations needs and preferences thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a full time activity lead who will join an established team. We seek an individual who has experience of the development; review; implementation and evaluation of activities for individuals with complex physical and learning disabilities in need of a bespoke approach to their support.

The successful individual will have excellent organisational skills and can be flexible in their approach and understand the importance of structure routine and familiarity that this client group requires.

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Why Work for Us

Hedleys Horizons encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within Horizons and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 23 days holidays rising to 28 (including bank holidays)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records selfdeclaration form prior to interview.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy: