Job Description

Role: Activity Coordinator - ELMS Service
Location: Mirfield (WF14 0DQ)
Hours: Full-time. 37hours
Hourly Rate: 12.31/hr
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.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic, creative, proactive and passionate Activities Coordinator to join our dedicated Enrichment Team. Please read the job description fully before you submit your application.
The hours for the role are expected to be 08:30am - 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30am - 3pm on Fridays, but this is 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 are here to support.
• Kindness - being caring and compassionate, reaching out to your colleagues if they look like they're struggling, being an active member of the team 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
To establish and maintain relationships with all the young people and adults who access the service which will complement and contribute to their Person-Centred Plans and create a pleasant, happy and safe environment within the enrichment programme.
To 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.
To deliver a variety of activity sessions across a weekly timetable to increase independence, fun, and interaction whilst promoting choice and participation in every session for every individual who attends.
To be flexible and supportive to provide short notice cover for sessions as and when required, facilitating the continued delivery of programmes.
To take a proactive approach in the ongoing success of activities in a variety of environments including in residential services, ELMS Day service and the local community.
Plan, deliver and evaluate needs led activities, to engage and stimulate young people and adults.
Development of autonomy - Administration
To take a proactive approach and responsibility to constantly review and improve the ELMS programme including session content, resources and session direction whilst maintaining awareness of the overall development of the wider programme.
To maintain accurate record keeping and completing the following documents daily: Session plans with a strategic weekly plan (Scheme of work), Person centre plans, Significant Events
To accurately document all necessary tasks on the required documentation (Kardex, Care Plans, MAR Sheets) in a timely manner, including further communications with other members of the team where necessary on essential aspects.
To monitor changes within the Care Plans to ensure consistent and high quality of care.
To record all incidents electronically in an accurate and timely manner.
Personal Development
To take a creative and open-minded approach in the development of session content and planning and constantly seek better ways of autonomous working.
To take responsibility for self-improvement and actively participate in own CPD and target setting as part of the supervision and observation process.
To 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 skillset of the activity co-ordinator.
Young People / Adult Support / Welfare
To 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.
To establish and maintain relationships with young people and adults which will complement and contribute to their Person-Centred Plans.
To liaise with the inter-disciplinary team and external support networks on a regular basis to ensure that a holistic approach for each individual is maintained and implemented including the appropriate monitoring and development of risk assessments.
Regularly read through care plans to ensure your knowledge of each individual is current and relevant.
To evaluate and record responses to activities detailing aspects of achievement and that this is communicated appropriately to the inter-disciplinary teams. Ensure reports are prepared when required.
Ensure young people and adults are respected and valued with positive feedback on their achievements.
To follow physiotherapy postural guidelines in order to prevent deterioration and to maintain each individual's physical condition.
To follow most current eating and drinking guidelines in order to be competent to support when needed and safeguard the individual from any harm.
To adhere to the most current behaviour management plans and emergency medication plans to respond accordingly and maintain consistency.
Report any concerns regarding the support an individual receives through the appropriate channels
Personal Care & Manual Handling
To assist young people and adults with all areas of personal care, including continence management, to ensure that they are comfortable and the highest levels of comfort, privacy and dignity are maintained in accordance with care plans. Ensure clinical waste is disposed of in line with procedures and protective clothing is always used.
To implement correct lifting and handling techniques to Trust policy and individual care plans, in order to ensure the safety and comfort of young people and adults.
To ensure training is completed in order to be competent in the assistance of personal care and manual handling.
To maintain a code of cleanliness and sanitation as outlined by the Trust infection control procedures
Medication
To administer medication and clinical procedures in line with Trust Policies and Procedures.
Environment and Property
To ensure that the physical environment is safe and tidy, so that young people and adults are comfortable, and their property is secure ensuring that maintenance needs are reported to premises and social areas are clean and tidy.
Maintain equipment for activities so that it is ready for use and in a good state of repair, reporting any defects to line manager and/or premises team.
To be responsible for resources and equipment and store in the correct place.
To be aware of health and Safety, be able to follow risk assessments and support in the ongoing review of risk assessments.
Nutritional Needs
To support adults to meet dietary requirements by utilising the appropriate feeding method, monitoring and encouraging food and fluid intake, giving the individual choice, independence and monitoring and communicating any concerns.
To prepare food for the adults following basic hygiene guidelines, ensuring adults are involved and given as much independence and choice as possible.
To find out more, please call our recruitment team on 01924490833 or email
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.
Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment policy. If the candidate does not have a DBS, Hollybank will pay for the DBS check. If the candidate leaves voluntarily in their first 12 months, 58.50 will be deducted from their final salary payment.
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Hollybank Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

Skills Required