Activities Co Ordinator Newhaven (Internal Applicants Only)
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Job Location:
East Sussex - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
We are excited to be internally recruiting anActivities Coordinatorto join our residential service at Webb House where we support people to liveextraordinary ordinary lives.
At Webb House we support up to nineteen adults with learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries (ABI) to live lives that are meaningful fulfilling and led by their own choices. Each person is unique with their own goals interests and aspirationsand this role is all about bringing those to life.
Our home provides a range of spaces that create opportunities for everyday living and shared experiences including a welcoming communal area sensory and music space gym kitchen for cooking and baking and creative arts areas.
We also have beautiful outdoor spaces with balconies and a large gardenideal for relaxing socialising and developing practical skills like gardening.
This year were excited to begin growing our own vegetables creating opportunities for people to connect with nature and enjoy the rewards of their efforts.
About the Role
- 30 hours per week
- 13.25per hour during the week 14.58at the weekend.
This role is about much more than planning activitiesits aboutsupporting people to build skills confidence and independence in their everyday lives.
You will work alongside the people we support to develop opportunities that reflect what matters to them including:
- Building confidence with reading and writing
- Exploring books and creating meaningful access to learning
- Developing money management and budgeting skills
- Supporting people to use these skills in real-life situations within their community
Everything you do will be guided by the voices choices and ambitions of the people we supporthelping turn everyday moments into meaningful achievements.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for someone who is passionate aboutperson-centred supportand believes in empowering people to live life on their own terms.
Whether you are currently aSupport WorkerorActivities Assistantready for your next step we would love to hear from you.
We providefull paid comprehensive trainingwhat matters most is your enthusiasm creativity and commitment to making a real difference.
We welcome applicants from all current FitzRoy employees and agency workers.
About Us
FitzRoy is a national charity set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of FitzRoy today we see the person we are brave and we are creative and they thread through everything we do.
We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities autism acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give you an opportunity to learn to grow and to transform lives. Join us today.
Benefits
30 days holiday rising with service
Staff recognition scheme
Investment in training and development
Paid
DBS
Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime
Team
bonus
Healthcare cash back plan
Employee assistance programme
Pension and life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Paid
DBS
Testimonials
Its hard to put into words what has motivated me to stay at FitzRoy for 50 years. I love working with the people we support it really is all down to them. The connection you make with them and the difference you are making is the real delight of the job.
You dont become a support worker unless you want to help people and make a difference to someones life. Thats what made me want to do this job I have always been a caring person and I wanted to help give people with learning disabilities a voice.
FitzRoy is such an incredible place to work everyone really cares about the people we support. I am genuinely passionate about improving their quality of life and when you see the people we support achieving a goal I feel immense job satisfaction.
Fitzroy reserve the right to close job adverts early should we receive a sufficient quality of applicants or if business need dictates.
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About Company
FitzRoy transforms lives by supporting people with learning disabilities to do the things that make a real difference to their everyday lives.
