Activities Coordinator

Job summary

Priory is looking for a full time role for an activity coordinator

- To develop and plan programmes, outings and events, staffing the events and overseeing the implementation of activities. Ensure the programme reflects the wishes and preferences of the current population of the organisation

- To support and enable service users to access social networks and maintain personal interests in accordance with best practice, agreed standards, legislation and within the financial budget

- To maintain skills at a current level and to undertake such training and development as required, from time to time, to maintain and progress knowledge

The Activities Coordinator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

·  Organise and plan activity programmes reflecting service users’ preferences

·  Produce newsletters to inform service users and their relatives/friends about what is going on

·  Support service users to access the internet and other communication methods such as letter writing, Skype and FaceTime

·  Plan events within allocated budget

·  Ensure service users are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing

·  Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service