Emmaus Suffolk is committed to community engagement, and we take great pride in providing a variety of accessible activities freely available for local people, in a friendly, warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere at a variety of venues in Ipswich.
Due to popular demand we are looking for a new team member to join our growing organisation to provide fun, creative activities at our Hubs. This would be flexibly working weekdays and Saturdays.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- The role of Hub co-ordinator is fundamental to the participant’s sense of well-being and social enhancement through creative activities and having fun!
- Plan, organise and run a varied and stimulating programme of activities.
- Ensure a weekly and monthly schedule of activities, working with the other Hub Co-ordinators.
- Manage a small budget.
- Help provide the opportunity for creative and emotional social interaction and enjoyment.
- A strong team player, working with the Support Team to identify any hidden support needs.
- Monitor the effects of the activities programme and write brief notes on each individual/group activity session undertaken through a web-based system.
This is a one year contract, 21 hours per week, working three days out of 6, on a 6 day rota. Benefits include 28 days annual leave pro rata, flexible working and significant opportunities for learning and development.
We are a Real Living Wage employer. Salary £9.50 per hour.
And what you’ll need:
- A proactive and resilient approach, excellent relationship building skills and a flair for adapting your influencing style and approach
- A creative flair and a love of crafting and working with people.
- A full driving license.
- Proficiency using a case management system and Microsoft Office applications.
Emmaus Suffolk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of clients, in particular children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, non-residential companions and volunteers to share this commitment.
At Emmaus Suffolk, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.
For more information or a confidential chat email: [email protected] or call Emma on 07393583914
How to apply:
Please send your CV including your current salary and a detailed cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role and how your experience matches what we are looking for. Applicants who do not include a detailed cover letter will not be considered.
By email to [email protected]
By post to: Emmaus Suffolk, 216 Dales Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4JY.
- Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend for interview and will be expected to bring an activity with them, followed by a question and answer session with a small panel.
- All applications will be acknowledged and unsuccessful candidates will be informed as quickly as possible.
- Emmaus Suffolk is a small charity and it is regretted that feedback will not always be possible.
- Closing date Friday 28th January 2022, with interviews for successful applicants held Friday 4th February 2022.