Day Opportunities Officers (Physical Disabilities)
Day Opportunities Officers (Physical Disabilities)
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About Us
Day Opportunities Officers (Physical Disabilities)
GradePer annum
As a valued member of our dedicated team you will play a key role in delivering personalised meaningful activities for adults with physical disabilities and learning disabilities.
The Day Centre is based at Yew Tree Day Centre in Romford with good transport links. Working role can be moved Ad-Hoc to other areas in Havering.
Your work will be guided by individual support plans with the overarching aim of enhancing each persons:
- Health and wellbeing
- Employability and life skills
- Social inclusion and community engagement
- Independence and confidence
You will also provide respectful and dignified support with personal care tailored to each individuals needs.
About the Job
- Reporting to: Day Centre Manager / Senior Officer
- Working hours: 36 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to support occasional activities outside of standard hours.
- Teamwork: While this role does not include formal line management you will collaborate closely with volunteers and colleagues across various settings offering guidance and support to help achieve positive outcomes for the people we support.
- Resources: You may be responsible for managing specific resources or budgets related to individual activities or projects.
About You
This role is varied and rewarding. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited
to:
- Planning and delivering engaging person-centred activities that reflect the interests and goals of individuals
- Supporting individuals with personal care in a way that promotes dignity choice and independence
- Encouraging participation in community life and helping individuals build meaningful relationships
- Promoting skill development and confidence through tailored learning opportunities
- Working collaboratively with families carers and professionals to ensure consistent and holistic support
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of the service by sharing ideas and feedback
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all activities are delivered in line with safeguarding and health & safety standards
Please view Job Profilehere
For an informal discussion about the post please contact
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27/6/25however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed
Should you require any help or advice with your online application please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on
Additional Information
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.
The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your supporting statement explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
