Activity Lead

Percy Hedley Foundation • Newcastle, NE

6d

About The Position

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change. Hedley’s Horizons provides adults with disabilities lifelong learning opportunities and activities that promote the importance of wellbeing in adult life. Hedley’s Horizons is a busy, vibrant and varied environment that supports adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet peoples' aspirations, needs and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff team. The Role We are looking to recruit a full time activity lead who will join an established team. We seek an individual who has experience of the development; review; implementation and evaluation of activities for individuals with complex physical and learning disabilities in need of a bespoke approach to their support. The successful individual will have excellent organisational skills and can be flexible in their approach and understand the importance of structure, routine and familiarity that this client group requires

Requirements

• experience of the development; review; implementation and evaluation of activities for individuals with complex physical and learning disabilities in need of a bespoke approach to their support.
• excellent organisational skills
• can be flexible in their approach and understand the importance of structure, routine and familiarity that this client group requires

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, person-centred support to individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), promoting choice, dignity, and independence.
• Take a proactive role in leading a team of support workers, allocating and delegating tasks to ensure effective daily support.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families, carers, and external professionals through clear and respectful communication.
• Support, coach and mentor your team to deliver high standards of care and follow individual support plans.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to behaviours that challenge, using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Ensure that all support plans, risk assessments and documentation are up to date and reflect each person's unique needs.

Benefits

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 23 days holidays rising to 28 (including bank holidays)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees