Activities and Events Worker
Walthew House, Stockport
£27,850 per annum (pro rata) Part-time (21 hours, 3 days per week, including Mondays & Tuesdays)
About Walthew House
At Walthew House, we are dedicated to building a more inclusive community where people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired can live independently and confidently. Through a wide range of services, activities, and events, we create opportunities for connection, wellbeing, and empowerment.
Do you want to play a key role in creating welcoming, accessible spaces that make a real difference every day?
About the role
We are looking for a friendly, proactive Activities and Events Worker to join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our organisation, combining front-of-house responsibilities with hands-on support for activities, events, and community engagement.
You will often be the first point of contact for service users, visitors, and partners, helping to ensure everyone feels welcome and supported. Alongside this, you ll help deliver inclusive activities and events, support volunteers, and help us share our impact with the wider community.
Key responsibilities
* Act as a welcoming first point of contact, responding to enquiries in a helpful and timely way
* Provide information about Walthew House services and signpost people to appropriate support
* Support the planning and delivery of accessible activities and events
* Help ensure all sessions are inclusive for people with sensory loss
* Prepare rooms for activities and external hire, including refreshments where needed
* Work with volunteers, supporting recruitment, induction, and day-to-day engagement
* Contribute ideas for new activities that meet the needs of our community
* Support fundraising initiatives and promotional activities
* Assist with social media, website content, and printed communications
* Gather stories, feedback, and photos to demonstrate our impact
* Maintain accurate records and monitoring data
* Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection policies at all times
* Act as a designated First Aider (training provided if needed)
About you
We re looking for someone who is approachable, organised, and passionate about inclusion.
You will bring:
* Experience in a customer-facing, community, or support role
* Experience of supporting activities or events
* Strong communication skills and the ability to engage a wide range of people
* A commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equality
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail
* Confidence using IT systems, including email, databases, and social media
You ll also be:
* Friendly, empathetic, and welcoming
* Proactive and able to use your initiative
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
* Flexible and willing to support occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided)
Experience of working with people with sensory loss, in a charity setting, or supporting fundraising activities would be an advantage, but is not essential.
What we offer
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* The opportunity to make a real difference in people s lives
* Training in sensory awareness, accessibility, and safeguarding
* Flexible working arrangements within the role requirements
Additional information
* Location: Walthew House, Stockport, with some community-based work
* Contract: Permanent
* An enhanced DBS check is required
Interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd July