Activities Coordinator
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Health
Hours:22.5 hours Mon, Tue, Wed
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the essential job criteria.
We provide ongoing support and adjustments for those working with us that have a disability or long-term health condition and can help you obtain Access to Work funding to support you to do your job. You can ask us about reasonable adjustments you’ll need throughout the application and interview process too. We’d love you to have a positive experience with us, so please call or email hr.adminis
and we’ll happily discuss your needs.
As part of a team of Activities Coordinatorsyou will deliver a flexible support and activity service that meets the needs of our customers. The people you will be supporting have a range of support needs associated with learning disability, physical disabilities,communication and behaviours.
What does this involve?- Planning and deliveringtailoredgroupsessions
- Supportingcustomersto flourish in ourday opportunities environment
- Removing barriers tosupport allparticipantsto take part in sessions
Role is subject to Enhanced with adult barred checks.
Who are we looking for?- Has experience in supporting people
- Has apositiveattitude
- Is a good communicator, patient,and has a passion for helping people to grow
- You will need to be able to drive our minibus
- 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Occupational sick pay – 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation
- Health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical
- Workplace pension scheme with an enhanced employer contribution
- Plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions
- A ‘Values in Practice’ reward scheme with vouchers for achievements
- Various tax saving incentives such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard
- Access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
For an informal chat about the role please contact Maggie Blackburn, Service Manager,
Employing Ex-offendersThe Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. Please refer to our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Records Check Policy Statement which you will find at policy-statement-recruitment-of-ex-offenders-v2.0.pdf
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