Job Description

Reference:

SWR4706

Sector:

Care

Salary:

24,570 Per Annum

Hours:

Working hours are typically 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required, including Tuesday evening social clubs or occasional Saturday mornings.

Town/City:

Ipswich

Contract Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

04/02/2026

Activities Coordinator

- Papworth Trust are looking for an

Activities Coordinator

to join their Day Opportunities team in

Ipswich, Suffolk

, on a full-time, permanent basis. This rewarding role involves designing and delivering creative, engaging, and person-centred activities that support disabled people to build independence, confidence, wellbeing, and meaningful community connections.

Why Papworth Trust:

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, dedicated to empowering disabled people to live with equality, choice, and independence. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our Day Opportunities services play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their goals and aspirations.

Fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive Salary:

24,570

per annum

Holiday:

33 days annual leave including bank holidays.

Pension:

choice of two schemes with an enhanced employer contribution

Employee extras:

health cashback plan, occupational sick pay (after probation), employee assistance helpline, online wellbeing apps, mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

Additional perks:

Values in Practice reward scheme, cycle-to-work and other tax-saving incentives, involvement in employee forum and colleague experience groups.

About the role:

As an

Activities Coordinator

, you will design, plan, and deliver a varied programme of centre-based and community activities for customers with a wide range of support needs. Working closely with customers, colleagues, families, and professionals, you will ensure activities are co-produced, inclusive, and outcome-focused, supporting social engagement, learning, wellbeing, and independence.

Working hours are typically 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required, including Tuesday evening social clubs or occasional Saturday mornings.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, plan, and deliver creative, accessible activities tailored to individual goals, interests, and support needs, co-producing programmes with customers to promote independence, inclusion, and community participation. Provide personal care, medication support, and assistance with mobility, including the safe use of aids and equipment. Use appropriate communication methods, including Makaton or BSL where required, and support emotional regulation and de-escalation. Build and maintain professional relationships with families, support networks, health and social care professionals, and community partners. Maintain accurate records, follow policies and procedures, and uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and equality standards.

About you:

As an

Activities Coordinator

, you will share our values and be committed to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding. Ideally, you will have

1-2 years' experience

in a similar role or relevant study in healthcare, occupational therapy, teaching assistance, or creative subjects. You will confidently deliver group activities, adapt to individual needs, and support people with mild to complex disabilities. Strong communication, IT skills, and a willingness to learn alternative methods (such as Makaton or BSL) are essential. You should be flexible, organised, collaborative, and comfortable supporting personal care and challenging behaviours, with training provided where needed.

Additional information: The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check and c

andidates must be authorised to work in the UK.

Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible.


If you are passionate about empowering individuals, promoting independence, and delivering inclusive, high-quality care, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the

Activities Coordinator

role, please submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.


Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy.

No Recruitment agencies please.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

Additional Keywords: Activities Coordinator, Day Opportunities Coordinator, Disability Activities Coordinator, Learning Disabilities Support Worker, Community Engagement, Group Activities Facilitator, Person-Centred Support, Activity Planning, Creative Activity Delivery, Personal Care, Medication Support, Mobility Assistance, Makaton, British Sign Language (BSL), Safeguarding Adults, Health & Safety, Inclusive Recreation


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