FULL TIME EQUIVALENT SALARY (BASED ON A 37 HOUR WORKING WEEK)

£25583 - £26403
Occupational group
Care/Social Work - Adults
Job term
Part Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
26
Division
Public Health - Directorate
Closing Date
27 September 2025
Proposed Shortlisting Date
30 September 2025
Proposed Interview Date
22 October 2025
Place of work
Buckingham Street Day Centre, Hull; Fernleigh Day Centre, Hull; Pennine Day Center, Hull HU2 9LG
For an informal discussion please contact
Nicola Gerken
Contact telephone
01482 612970
We are looking for individuals who would like to join our in-house Day Service provision as an Activity Organiser. There are several roles available between casual and 26 hours per week.
Our services aim to provide meaningful activities that provide enjoyment and personal fulfilment whilst encouraging inclusion, promoting independence and expanding the individual’s interests and skills.
We work in a person-centred way with our older people and adults with learning and or physical/sensory disability so that their needs are consistently met in a sensitive way, whilst being flexible and adaptable to their individual’s needs and aspirations.
You will creatively plan, organise, lead and participate in activities, promoting participation from the people who access our services. You will need a positive mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Literacy, communication and numeracy skills will be assessed as a part of the recruitment process.

THIS IS A CARE AND SUPPORT ROLE, PROVIDING DIRECT CARE AND SUPPORT TO THE PEOPLE WHO ATTEND OUR DAY SERVICE, WHICH WILL INCLUDE CARRYING OUT PERSONAL CARE AND SUPPORTING WITH NUTRITION AND HYDRATION.

You will be required to have experience of caring for people with a learning and/or physical disability, have enthusiasm and the ability to motivate others. We are looking for individuals with a real passion for supporting others and ensuring the people who access our services get the best they can out of their time with us.
Basic first aid or the ability to achieve within 6 months is also required. Experience working with those with who require positive behaviour support and have complex needs is also desirable.
Current hours of work are Monday to Friday during the day however you must be prepared to be flexible for any evening activities.
In return the council offers excellent conditions of employment, staff benefits and access to the local government pension scheme.

THIS ROLE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP THEREFORE IS ONLY OPEN TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE AN EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Whichever role you are applying for, there will be a mandatory two week induction training course to be completed in January.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Gerken on 01482 612970.
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Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
We are committed to increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced & Adults Barring List Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.