Activities Co-Ordinator- Young People
Permanent, 33 hours per week, Morecambe.
Are you seeking a new opportunity where you can help to make a difference to the lives of young people? Do you have a passion for engaging with and supporting young people to help support their learning and developing new skills? If so and you want to be part of something rewarding and exciting please read on.
Working for an established housing provider, this role will be to work in a homeless hostel project for your people who present with homelessness and some who may have mental health issues and learning difficulties. Supporting young people aged 16-24, the role of Activities Co-ordinator will be varied and will require the right person to be able to engage with and support the young people with developing programmes and activities.
The role:
You will be required to plan, organise, and facilitate a variety of engaging activities tailored to the needs and interests of the young people.
Coordinate with team members and external partners to develop innovative project work and activity programmes.
Ensure activities are delivered safely, inclusively, and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate records of activities, attendance, and participant feedback to inform continuous improvement.
Promote activities through various channels to maximise participation and community engagement.
Provide support and guidance to participants, encouraging involvement and fostering a positive environment.
Assist in the development and implementation of new initiatives aligned with organisational goals.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of activities, making adjustments as necessary to enhance quality and impact.
This role is based on 33 hours per week with the requirement to be flexible to work evenings and some weekends.
The ideal candidate:
Ideally you will have a background in Youth work, or have worked with young people to support them in a similar setting.
Previous experience in activity coordination, community engagement, or similar roles within a social or care setting is desirable. These are non limited to cooking skills, delivering youth qualifications, attending residential weekends, photography, arts and crafts etc.
Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging a diverse range of participants.
Relevant qualifications in activity planning, community work, or related fields are desirable.
Experience with project work, including developing and implementing new initiatives.
Technical proficiency with activity planning tools and record-keeping systems.
Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Passion and commitment to wanting to make a difference and see the desired outcomes for the young people. The benefits:
EAP programme
£250 extra reward after 6 months with other reward schemes after length of service
Pension scheme
Parking
28 days annual leave
Scope for career development
Full Induction and training programme If you are ready for a new challenge and meet the above criteria please apply now!
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