Job Introduction
Are you passionate about bringing people together and making communities thrive? We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Activity Coordinator to join our team and transform our independent living schemes into vibrant, inclusive spaces where residents feel connected, supported, and empowered.
If you’re ready to make a real impact in your community and help us create independent living schemes that residents are proud to call home, then this could be the role for you!
What will I be doing?
As an Activity Coordinator, you’ll design, plan, and deliver a varied programme of social, educational, and training activities that will engage and inspire older adults with diverse needs. From organising events that foster a sense of belonging to working alongside residents and community partners to co-create activities, you’ll be the driving force behind building a welcoming, participatory environment.
Your creativity and organisational skills will shine as you manage everything from event planning and publicity to budgeting and volunteer support. You’ll work closely with customer committees and community groups to ensure our schemes are integrated into the local community, promoting social inclusion and combating isolation. We’ve broken down some key responsibilities here:
- Create and coordinate a range of activities that cater to the needs and interests of older adults.
- Collaborate with residents to co-design events and activities that they truly value.
- Publicise and promote events through collaboration with our communications team and community partners.
- Actively encourage participation from residents, families, and the wider community.
- Support and guide volunteers to help deliver successful activities.
- Maintain accurate records, manage budgets, and ensure activities are self-sustaining.
- Promote the schemes to make them desirable places to live and visit.
What do you need from me?
- Experience in planning and delivering social activities, especially for older adults.
- A passion for building connections and creating inclusive environments.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in IT and good organizational skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility with working hours and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Take a look at the Role Profile which has lots more details!
What’s in it for you…
This a part time permanent role with a salary of £12,969.32 per annum plus a £1,000 car allowance, 25 days annual leave (rising annually to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata).
We offer a reward package to suit everyone. At YH, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we’ll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few.
Our people’s health and wellbeing are one of our top priorities, and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional.
Now you’re really interested?
At YH, we’re actively building a working environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.
We know that not all candidates will meet every single requirement. If you’re experience looks a little different from what we’re looking for and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you so please apply!
If you require any additional support with your application, or have any further questions please contact our fab recruitment team via email at recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk
The fine print
The closing date for applications will be 14th October 2024, but we might close it early if we get lots of great candidates, so don’t hang around.
If you’re applying for this role internally, you must inform your current line manager (it’s the right thing to do!).
