Activity Engagement Worker

6 months ago

Perth, United Kingdom PKAVS Full time

**Background**

PKAVS is a charitable organisation that serves the community of Perth & Kinross by offering five community-led services supported by a team of 80 colleagues and up to 50 volunteers.

We operate across five locations in Perth & Kinross under our service banners which include Carers PKAVS, the Third Sector Interface, The Walled Garden and Wisecraft PKAVS, Shopmobility PKAVS and the Big Hoose Project.

We offer these varied social care and welfare services as well as support and advocacy to Perth & Kinross' dynamic third sector.

At PKAVS our vision is a Perth and Kinross where people flourish, and communities thrive.

**Carers PKAVS **is our largest service. We provide support and respite care to unpaid carers aged 5+ across Perth & Kinross at our Carers Centre in Lewis Place Perth.

**The Third Sector Interface **is administered by PKAVS on behalf of the Scottish Government and provides four crucial support streams to the third sector in Perth & Kinross from the Gateway in Perth
- Voice - supporting the voice of the third sector.
- Connection - Connecting communities through the third sector.
- Building Capacity - supporting the development and growth of the third sector.
- Volunteering - developing and growing the volunteer programme to support the ongoing operation of third sector organisations.

**The Walled Garden & Wisecraft PKAVS**:

- provides therapeutic support and engagement activities that serve to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the people of Perth & Kinross from their two locations at the Walled Garden & Cafe in Perth and at our Wisecraft Workshop in Blairgowrie.

**Shopmobility PKAVS **promotes independence in the community by providing mobility support equipment from its purpose built Shopmobility service in Perth's Canal St car park.

The **Big Hoose Project **supports children and families in Perth & Kinross living in poverty with access to free everyday household items such as toilet rolls, toiletries, cleaning products, bedding and more.

**Role**

We recognise the importance of incorporating physical activity and healthy eating in a supportive environment to help improve outcomes for our clients. The post holder will develop and deliver a healthy lifestyles programme supported by volunteers. The programme should be developed in partnership wherever possible, have an innovative approach to developing activities such as weekly walks, yoga, cooking groups and nature based activities for clients in community settings and foster good relationships with community groups.

Whilst a relevant qualification is desirable, experience of promoting wellbeing and being able to engage directly with vulnerable people and their families is an essential element of this role.

The post holder will be required to work with a one service approach across both our locations, being flexible to the needs of the clients/ service.

**Key Objectives**

1. Focus on the promotion of recovery and wellbeing - empowering clients to develop their own understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle.

2. Support client development through IROC / Talking Mats and personal support plans.

3. Deliver, develop and facilitate the healthy lifestyles programme including nutrition, physical activities, relaxation and stress management across both service locations.

4. Identify new partnerships for collaborative working in relation to healthy lifestyles.

5. Have a focus on engaging young people into the service and engage in healthy lifestyles activities to improve their mental and physical wellbeing, confidence, and self-esteem.

6. Provide a wide range of development opportunities for clients including educational / active outings and/or residential trips.

7. Key link worker for student's placements.Support healthy lifestyles volunteers ensuring effective communication and clarity.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

1. Provide flexible cover to support all areas of activity within the service, as required.

2. Provide appropriate levels of support to individuals and/ or groups promoting healthy lifestyles and positive wellbeing.

3. Keep up to date on current practice and policies according to new/ existing legislation.

5. Using a wide range of communication methods, publicise, promote and raise awareness of our service and help to reduce stigma of mental health issues.

6. Transport clients to and from activity venues if required.

7. Have knowledge in the use of kitchen/café facilities and ability to provide effective supervision to clients within a kitchen. environment?

8. Knowledge of nutrition and cooking skills to be able to facilitate groups at both The Walled Garden and Wisecraft.

9. Attend relevant training, meetings and conferences as a representative of the service.

10. Liaise with voluntary, statutory and health agencies, as appropriate, to
- identify and support vulnerable adults
- identify opportunities for collaborative working partnerships

11. Take part in Service planning days and co

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