Activities Co-ordinator

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated and creative individual to join our supported accommodation service as the activities coordinator which is a new role being introduced at the service. The role is to create meaningful and recreational opportunities for the young men aged 18-25 years old living at our service in Manchester.

At Salvation Army Homes we are committed to a person centred advantaged thinking and trauma informed approach to support. Our co-production goals seek to ensure young peoples voices are recognised throughout all aspects of the organisation.

The activities coordinator reports to the service manager.

What youll be doing

• Supporting young people engage in meaningful activities i.e. education training and employment.
• Creating and delivering an activities calendar that reflects the needs expressions and interests of our young people.
• Contributing towards our co-production commitment ensuring young peoples influence is recognised in all aspects of the organisation.
• Networking with local partners/community groups to establish opportunities for young people.

What youll bring

• A passion for serving young people ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout all aspects of supported accommodation.
• An understanding of youth homelessness and/or supported accommodation.
• An ability to contribute to/work towards the goals of a service development plan.

Working Arrangements

• The role is service based at The Limes Longsight Manchester.
• The role requires some evening and weekend work as part of a rolling rota.

Our Offer

In return we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 31 days
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical dental therapies plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)
• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
• Enhanced family leave from day one including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay
• Financial support options including season ticket loans emergency loans mortgage advice and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Support to learn broaden your skills and develop your career
• A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed

Closing date: 09 November 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications)

About Us

Founded in 1959 Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England owning and managing around 4500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing supported accommodation and homes for older people.

If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; Safe Homes. Transform Lives where you will make a positive difference to residents who are at the heart of everything we do.

Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident are a care leaver or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.

As an equal opportunities employer Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age disability sex sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race or ethnicity religion or belief gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.