Activity Coordinator – ELMS Service

Role: Activity Coordinator – ELMS Service (Female) Location: Mirfield (WF14 0DQ) Hours: Full-time. 37 hours Hourly Rate: £12.31 / hr This role involves providing personal care to female service users. For reasons of dignity and privacy, it is necessary for the post‑holder to be female. This requirement is permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1, as a genuine occupational requirement. At Hollybank we believe in quality of life, for life. This includes supporting people with their day to day lives, as well as engaging them in meaningful and impactful activities that help them to build skills and take part in their hobbies. That’s why, on our main site in Mirfield, we have the ELMS service and Bradbury Centre. Through these vibrant and dynamic services, we offer something new and different every day that really enriches the lives of the people we care and support for. The enrichment team works closely with the therapies team to support with communication, assistive technology, hydrotherapy, and rebound therapy, but we also provide access to a range of activities like arts and crafts, sailing, abseiling, and music sessions. Hours 08:30am – 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 08:30am – 3:00pm on Fridays, subject to change as the service grows and expands, and may include some weekend working in the future. What we look for from our staff Confidence – being self‑assured, asking for help when you need it and challenging behaviour or practices that you feel are inappropriate or unsafe. Curiosity – being inquisitive and welcoming change, asking questions about the way that we do things and why, and putting yourself forward to try new things. Happiness – being cheerful and positive, bringing your best self to work and sharing your enthusiasm for life with the people we support. Kindness – being caring and compassionate, reaching out to colleagues if they look like they’re struggling, being an active team member and working together to achieve shared goals. What we offer A competitive salary and great pension scheme. An employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and more. A comprehensive employee assistance program, including support for mental health, a company sick pay scheme, and a life insurance benefit. A fantastic, open, and supportive working environment. Training & Development opportunities to support your development. A wealth of opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills. Main Responsibilities Role Specific Development of Autonomy – Delivery Establish and maintain relationships with all the young people and adults who access the service, complementing their Person‑Centred Plans and creating a pleasant, happy and safe environment within the enrichment programme. Work together as part of the ELMS team to deliver a sustainable enrichment programme – constantly evaluating and striving for an exciting, individualised and progressive enrichment programme. Deliver a variety of activity sessions across a weekly timetable to increase independence, fun, and interaction while promoting choice and participation for every individual who attends. Be flexible and supportive, providing short‑notice cover for sessions as required, facilitating continued delivery of programmes. Take a proactive approach to the ongoing success of activities in residential services, ELMS Day service and the local community. Plan, deliver and evaluate needs‑led activities, engaging and stimulating young people and adults. Development of Autonomy – Administration Take a proactive approach and responsibility to constantly review and improve the ELMS programme including session content, resources and direction whilst maintaining awareness of the wider programme. Maintain accurate record‑keeping and complete daily documents: Session plans with a strategic weekly plan (Scheme of Work), Person‑Centred Plans, Significant Events. Accurately document all necessary tasks on required documentation (Kardex, Care Plans, MAR Sheets) promptly, including further communications with other team members where necessary. Monitor changes within the Care Plans to ensure consistent and high quality of care. Record all incidents electronically in an accurate and timely manner. Personal Development Take a creative and open‑minded approach in the development of session content and planning, constantly seeking better ways of autonomous working. Take responsibility for self‑improvement and actively participate in own CPD and target setting as part of the supervision and observation process. Actively engage in discussion and shared learning opportunities to use the knowledge and experience of other team members to enhance the quality of session delivery and the skills of the activity coordinator. Young People / Adult Support / Welfare Support the young people and adults to access a weekly timetable of activities and promote their personal development by creating and delivering innovative activities. Ensure resources are used effectively and records are maintained appropriately. Promote independence, engagement and facilitate participation. Establish and maintain relationships with young people and adults complementing their Person‑Centred Plans. Liaise with the inter‑disciplinary team and external support networks regularly to ensure a holistic approach for each individual, including monitoring and development of risk assessments. Read through care plans regularly to keep knowledge of each individual current and relevant. Evaluate and record responses to activities detailing aspects of achievement, and communicate appropriately to inter‑disciplinary teams. Ensure reports are prepared when required. Ensure young people and adults are respected and valued with positive feedback on their achievements. Follow physiotherapy postural guidelines to prevent deterioration and maintain each individual’s physical condition. Follow current eating and drinking guidelines to support when needed and safeguard the individual from harm. Adhere to current behaviour management plans and emergency medication plans to respond accordingly and maintain consistency. Report any concerns regarding the support an individual receives through appropriate channels. Personal Care & Manual Handling Assist young people and adults with all areas of personal care, including continence management, ensuring comfort and maintaining the highest levels of privacy, dignity and care plans. Manage clinical waste and protective clothing in line with procedures. Implement correct lifting and handling techniques in line with Trust policy and individual care plans, ensuring safety and comfort. Ensure training is completed to be competent in assistance of personal care and manual handling. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation as outlined by Trust infection control procedures. Medication Administer medication and clinical procedures in line with Trust Policies and Procedures. Environment and Property Ensure the physical environment is safe and tidy, improving comfort for young people and adults and securing their property. Report maintenance needs to premises and keep social areas clean and tidy. Maintain equipment for activities so it is ready for use and in good repair, reporting defects to line manager and/or premises team. Be responsible for resources and equipment; store them in the correct place. Be aware of health and safety, follow risk assessments and support ongoing review of risk assessments. Nutritional Needs Support adults to meet dietary requirements by utilising appropriate feeding methods, monitoring and encouraging food and fluid intake, giving choice and independence, and communicating concerns. Prepare food for adults following basic hygiene guidelines, ensuring adults are involved and given as much independence and choice as possible. Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK and you must have a minimum of 6 months UK work experience (in any sector) to be eligible for our roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr