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Full-time role available. To be successful in this role, previous activities worker experience is essential as you will be working with non-verbal, wheelchair users with complex needs. You must be a driver and flexible, as there may be some possible weekend/evening work required (with notice).
A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am, Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Our service is located in the rural village of Staplehurst, Kent, where we actively involve service users in their local community and participate in a wide range of activities using local resources.
About the role
As an Activities Worker, you will deliver a range of engaging social and recreational activities, providing exciting opportunities for our residents. Organising outings and events, your creativity and passion to offer variety and choice will make a real difference to the lives of people with disabilities we support.
You may help organise large-scale social events, find common interests among smaller groups, or facilitate activities like baking — creativity is key!
About you
Previous activities worker experience is essential, as you will be working with non-verbal, wheelchair users with complex needs.
Please see the job description (link below) for more details.
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Have good interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities.
* Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
* Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
* Be able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
* Be flexible to work within rostered hours and participate in an on-call rota where required.
We offer a wide range of employee rewards, including:
* Wagestream, allowing you to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday (click here for more details).
* Free Blue Light Card.
* Contributory pension scheme with competitive life cover.
* Access to a Cash Health Plan at favorable rates.
* Development opportunities through apprenticeships and recognised qualifications.
* Unlimited payments via our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
* Free DBS check.
* Employee Assistance Programme and more!
If interested, please contact Ashleigh Cook via email at [emailprotected] or call 07780 092 522 for more information.
Join our dedicated team at Sobell Lodge and make a positive impact!
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all community sections, including people with disabilities, and supports reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this role. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting may occur as applications are received, and the vacancy may close once suitable candidates are appointed.
*No agencies please*
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