Activities Co-ordinator

About The Role

At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who are or who have recently experienced homelessness.

The Activities Co-ordinator will work closely with the team and clients to develop and co-ordinate a programme of in-house activities and education based on client need and aspirations.

They will also engage creatively with partner organisations who provide meaningful activities, education, training and employment opportunities and signpost clients accordingly. Building the strengths and talents of clients to help develop the skills and resources needed to transform their lives and enable independent living.

About You

An Activities Coordinator will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.

We’re looking for people who can:

1. Confidently and capably communicate with the ability to inspire, engage and challenge others
2. Build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.
3. Confidently use Social Media Platforms to engage with clients
4. Have a good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,
5. Understand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clients
6. Plan forward, prepare and deliver life skills sessions

In return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:

1. £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service
2. 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
3. An extra day off on your birthday
4. A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
5. Cash-back health plan
6. Loans available for financial emergencies
7. Long service awards from 2.5 years

About Us

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement services to our residents. That’s where you come in.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.