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Activities Facilitator – Papworth Trust are looking for a Bank Activities Facilitator to joint their team in Ipswich, Suffolk in this exciting new role!
Why Papworth Trust
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice, and independence.
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £12.60 per hour, with hours worked varied.
Benefits: 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) with the option to purchase additional days. Company sick pay, and enhanced pension.
Pension: A choice of pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution.
Wellbeing & Support: Employee assistance, health cashback plan, shopping discount schemes and cycle to work scheme.
Development & Recognition: Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with our ‘Values in Practice’ reward and recognition scheme. Have your voice heard too as part of our employee forum and colleague experience group. Ongoing training and qualification support is also provided.
About the role:
As an Bank Activities Facilitator, you will play a key role in delivering a flexible support and activity service tailored to the unique needs of our customers. You will engage with individuals with a variety of support requirements, including learning disabilities and physical disabilities, ensuring they have enriching experiences in both community and centre-based settings. Your creativity and dedication will shine as you plan and facilitate activities that empower and inspire our customers to thrive. Working hours for this role will be varied.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Deliver a variety of recreational and learning, activities based on the needs and aspirations of the customers, encouraging their active participation in service design.
Collaborate effectively with the Service Manager and fellow Activities Facilitators to share insights and promote continuous improvement in our services.
Provide tailored personal care and medication support, ensuring a compassionate and respectful approach to all interactions.
Foster professional relationships with families, health/social care professionals, and community organisations to enhance service delivery and customer integration.
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures, emphasising safeguarding, health and safety, and customer privacy.
About you:
As a Bank Activities Facilitator, we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with a genuine passion for empowering disabled people to achieve their personal goals. You should have previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities, with a solid understanding of the social model of disability and the challenges they may face. Excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude are essential as you navigate diverse interactions and create engaging activities. Your ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining a flexible approach will be key to your success in this rewarding role.
Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced Adults Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role currently.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Bank Activities Facilitator role, please send your CV through for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
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We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Additional Keywords: Activities Facilitator, Activity coordinator, Recreation facilitator, Group activities leader, Community activities coordinator, Disability Confident Employer.
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