Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East, UKWe are looking for an Activities Co-Ordinator to join our Care & Independent Living team here at Southern Housing! This role is permanent, working 30 hours per week at our Green Meadows scheme at Freshwater, Isle of Wight.In this role, you will lead and coordinate service events and encourage the involvement of our residents. You will work with residents to provide choice and assist them to access day activities.This role will undertake regular moving and handling, and you must have afull UK driving licenceand will be given access to a companyvehicle. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.What youll be doing:Work with residents to provide choice and assist them to access day activitiesUndertake regular review of day activity servicesEncourage the recruitment of volunteers to day activity servicesLiaise with residents to source activities and eventsCoordinate and attend community events and meetings as requiredSupport to provide a responsive Wellbeing service to residents if requiredResponsible for ensuring the delivery of activities that promotes independence, rights, choices and inclusion in the communityMaintaining and developing professional relationshipsWhat you'll have:A proven understanding of the specific requirements of people with care needsProven knowledge of Health & Safety appropriate to the postKnowledge of day services and activities for people with support and care needsProven knowledge and awareness of local services including community and social groupsThe ability to listen and communicate effectively and form positive relationships at all levelsExcellent written and oral communication skills, at all levels, and have good numeracy and literacy skillsEmpathy, compassion and patienceBenefits in working with us:A competitive hourly rateGenerous holiday entitlementJob security and career progression opportunitiesAn enhanced DBS check, paid for by usA great pension schemeFull training provided at no additional cost, as well as discounted Ferry and Fastcat travelEmployee referral scheme
get rewarded for referring your friends!Eligible for Blue Light discounts!Rest assured, that working with us will empower you to beyou,with a real sense of purpose and pride in everything you do.Closing date: 7th January 2026 at 23:59pm.About usAt Southern Housing, our residents are at theheartof everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.Inclusion and DiversityWe work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.TPBN1_UKTJ