Activities Facilitator

Activities Facilitator

About us:

Papworth Trust are a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

Key description of the role:

Papworth Trust delivers a varied and exciting programme of outcome focused learning, employment and social opportunities for our disabled customers.

The customers you will be supporting will have a range of needs associated with learning disability, physical disabilities, mental health needs, communication and challenging behavior.

As an Activities Facilitator you will become part of a team responsible for the planning and delivery of activities to individuals or groups within our Ipwich centre or out in the community. This will include the personal care that some customers may require.

Key skills required:

Key to your success in this post will be an ability to build relationships and empower customers to identify and work towards their personal goals. You will possess the necessary skills to communicate effectively, build confidence and use your passion, energy and enthusiasm to inspire those around you.

You may already possess the necessary experience however we are equally keen to hear from people with a positive attitude, who share our values and have a willingness to learn.

What you’ll get in return:

The opportunity to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment where you can use and continue to develop your skill set alongside your experience, as well as :

· 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support

· Company sick pay

· Pension scheme

· Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with our Values in Practice reward and recognition scheme

· Cycle to Work scheme

· The chance to have your voice heard as part of our employee forum and colleague experience group

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we welcome applications from Disabled Candidates. If you require support to apply, please contact the People Services Team on 01480 357200 to have a conversation about how they can best support you. If you wish to apply through the Disability Confident scheme, please complete the application form on our website. https://www.papworthtrust.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/disability-confident-app

A DBS check will be required as part of this role and will be carried out during the vetting checks of successful applicants.

Main Job Functions:

As part of a team of Activities Facilitators you will deliver a flexible support and activity service that meets the needs of our customers. The people you will be supporting have a range of support needs associated with learning disability, physical disabilities, communication and behaviour.

Delivering the Service

• Plan a range of community and centre based recreational, learning and work skills activities.

• Involve customers in service design in order to develop options that meets their needs, aspirations and interests.

• Facilitate and deliver activities in groups or on a 1:1 basis.

• Support customers to identify their personal goals and outcomes and to make informed choices about their service.

• Completion of appropriate needs assessments, risk assessments and support plans.

• Review customer goals and outcomes, activity choices and support needs on a regular basis.

• Work in collaboration with the Service Manager and other Activities Facilitators to share information and good practice and promote continuous improvement.

• Delivery of care based on the individual’s needs including personal care and medication needs through prompts and administration.

• To assist customers with their mobility including the use of aids such as wheelchairs, hoists etc.

• Ensure all relevant policies and procedures e.g. Safeguarding and Health and Safety are adhered to.

• Represent the Trust externally in a professional manner.

• To work flexible hours to meet the needs of customer group. This may include evening and weekend working.

Meeting Customer Needs

• Seek opportunities to involve customers in changes to service design.

• Ensure all interaction and communication is appropriate to the individual’s needs.

• Champion and support customers to enable them to integrate within and be part of their local communities.

• To safeguard the health, well-being and safety of the customers we work with.

• Communicate effectively and professionally to/with families and support networks, health and social care professionals.

• Facilitate and have professional working relationships with families and support networks, health and social care professionals and agencies.

Policy and Procedures

• Ensure a working knowledge of all policies and procedures that are relevant to the role, e.g. equality and diversity, health and safety, data protection, safeguarding.

• Attend all training as required.

• Ensure that all relevant documentation is completed correctly and maintain all records and systems as appropriate.

• To perform administrative duties and ensure that all relevant documentation is completed line with required standards.

• Maintain all records and systems as appropriate and in accordance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations)

• Report any concerns about the health and/or safety of customers or the service immediately, in line with the Trust’s procedures.

• Report all complaints from customers and/or their representatives immediately, in line with the Trust’s complaints procedures.

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of disability issues, both learning and physical disability

Awareness of Person Centred Planning approach to supporting people with disabilities

Creating and delivering learning and leisure activity plans for individuals or groups

Understanding of outcome setting, evaluation and monitoring techniques

Working knowledge of Safeguarding, Mental Capacity, Risk Assessment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to take a positive and active support approach to working with disabled people, enabling them to achieve personal goals

Will actively participate, working co-operatively and flexibly within a team

Able to communicate clearly and adapt approach to ensure customer participation

Can research and source training material for individual or group training sessions in a cost effective manner

Able to organise, be responsible for and facilitate activities to groups

Capable of using a computer to record and keep up-to-date customer information

Able to monitor, review and evaluate customer progression

Able to manage challenging behaviour and create/review action plans

Ability to handle difficult situations and conversations whilst maintaining professional standards

Creative problem solving skills and flexible approach to working with customers, parents & carers, colleagues and stakeholders

Can drive Papworth Trust vehicles, operate ramps, tail-lifts and assist customers on and off the vehicle or has a willingness to learn

Can use equipment to support people with their care and support needs

Can engage effectively with local organisations, carers, community groups and employers

EXPERIENCE

Delivery of personal care and support to disabled people or a willingness to learn

Working with people with mild to complex learning and physical disabilities

Delivering services to people in centre based settings and the community

Preparing person centred support plans

Using feedback to enhance service delivery

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,827.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/05/2023
Reference ID: PAP2724