Activities Co-Ordinator

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newhouse Kilmarnock

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Newhouse is looking to recruit an Activities Co-Ordinator to join the team. This is a 35 hour role. Newhouse is located in the semi-rural village of Hurlford, near Kilmarnock, Scotland. Our home offers residential support for 22 adults with a primary learning disability diagnosis, who may also have physical health needs, or be on the autism spectrum. We can also support those who have:

• Mental health needs
• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
• Epilepsy

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

• Prepares plans and delivers a wide range of activities and programmes that are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of the individual
• Providing group activities and programmes to bring the residents together
• Participates in site wide programmes and activities, and in other home programmes, with the agreement of line manager
• Is able to creatively plan activities to meet the needs of service users

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. You will be a creative individual who has experience working with people with learning disabilities within a similar environment. As such, you will have developed the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to contribute ideas to develop home activities. Ideally, you will also have a driving license.

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.