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London, Greater London
Activities Coordinator
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £20,000 per annum |
Overview
Activities Coordinator (Mental Health Housing Services) Location: Sydenham, Lewisham Salary: £20,000 - £23,400pa Benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Apax is striving to become a values-driven enterprise. Service to humanity for the betterment of our community and the advancement of our society is at the heart of our purpose. We take a collaborative and consultative approach that values and appreciates the insights, contribution and enthusiasm of our team to make a difference to our organisation and to the lives of disadvantaged people. With a thirst for knowledge and an unrelenting drive to challenge the status quo, learning and innovation, have become part of our identity to redefine the mental health landscape. As part of our team, you will contribute to maintaining our 'Level A’ accreditation in Quality Assessment Framework (QAF), which is denoted for "excellence and leaders in their field" in national performance standards. Visit Apax.org.uk to learn more about us. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Activities Coordinator, working within mental health supported housing services, to deliver a programme of activities across all accommodations with the constant drive to exceed expectations. The post holder will plan, coordinate and/or deliver, within a participative environment, varied programme of social, cultural, educational, physical and spiritual activities tailored to make each day of the lives of our residents as fulfilling and meaningful as possible. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours/week, which requires providing cover on shift rota basis over a combination of day, evening, and occasional weekend and sleep-in shifts. Requirements of the Activities Coordinator: Undergraduate degree or vocational qualification would be ideal At least 2 years’ experience as an Activities Coordinator ideally within mental health services Good knowledge of mental health related illnesses Strong computer skills and digital dexterity Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence Great administration and organisation skills Warm, friendly, kind demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude Thirst for knowledge, strive for excellence, and a humble posture of learning Caring and compassionate person with a genuine desire to want to make a difference and help disadvantaged individuals to have meaningful and purposeful lives Benefits of the Activities Coordinator: A friendly, family and happy company culture Full ongoing professional training & development plan to achieve career excellence Comprehensive induction and training programme Opportunity for career progression into management Support with further education Part of a next-generation digitalised company Flat and non-hierarchical corporate structure Up to 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays Free breakfasts, healthy snacks and refreshments Social and team-building activities Pension scheme Free parking Paid sick leave and free eye tests Employee Assisted Programme Generous maternity policy If you feel like you meet the above criteria of the Activities Coordinator, please apply now where you will be taken through to our external site to apply Our approach to recruitment is competency and values-based, whereby applicants must be able to demonstrate the organisation's values and principles. We are a strong believer that as an organisation is only as good as its people who are its greatest treasure.