Activities Worker

Polesworth Group Homes Ltd is an established charity based in North Warwickshire, supporting adults with learning disability. We have an excellent reputation and positive inspection reports from the Care Quality Commission.

We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and organised **Activities Worker t**o work between 21 - 35 hours per week, based at our day service in Polesworth. The Company’s aim is to help adults with a learning disability to achieve a stimulating and enjoyable lifestyle through a programme of activities, using facilities available to the wider public wherever possible. In pursuit of this aim the post holder will work directly with service users and develop links with facilities and services in the local communities in Polesworth, Warwickshire

The main tasks for this role are responsibility for supporting and delivering a variety of meaningful activities. You may have broad experience of this or there might be a particular interest or skill that you have. We are keen to employ people with skill or experience in areas such as, arts and crafts, sports, drama, computer skills, nutrition, cookery and musical theatre (singing and dancing). The role will be varied but the post holder will take the lead in delivering sessions that they are particularly skilled or interested in. **The post holder must be a driver.**

You will offer support, guidance and practical help to service users, including personal care and support with eating and drinking where appropriate. Supporting service users to participate in social, leisure, educational and occupational activities and to pursue their own interests. To contribute to the regular review of activities and be innovative in developing new ideas and themes. You will be responsible for maintaining appropriate records and administering medication to service users ensuring security of such medication.

The post holder will contribute via the Activities Co-ordinator and/or Chief Executive to service user’s care plans and risk assessments. Attend staff meetings, supervision and any other meetings as required by the Activities Co-ordinator and/or Chief Executive. The post holder will undertake training relevant to the post and undertake any other responsibilities that the Manager and/or Chief Executive may from time to time require.

The post holder will normally work Monday to Friday (Job share may be considered) however from time to time will be expected to support service users during the evening and/or weekend.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/02/2024