Activities Coordinator – In-House – Chestnut Tree House Job Vacancy in South Tyneside, England, UK

Job summary

Activities Co-ordinator (In-House)

Chestnut Tree House, Arundel

30 hours per week

£18,060 per annum (FTE £22,575)

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic,and brilliantly organised individual to support children and families livingwith a life limited condition with an activities and events programme.

Main duties of the job

This role involves:

• Develop and provide age-appropriate recreation, activities and events for children, young people and their families staying at Chestnut Tree House
• Develop engaging and exciting events for children, young people and their families during the school holidays
• Liaising with external organisations and individuals, to book visits and activities for children, young adults and their families.
• Co-ordinate volunteers who help with activities.
• Be aware of and follow Child and Adult Safeguarding Procedures
• Ensuring activities and events are safe and effective through comprehensive planning and administration.

About us

Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East and West Sussexand South East Hampshire, providing specialistpalliative care for children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

Benefits included : Enrolment onto ourcompany pensionscheme or the option to continue in the NHS pension scheme,up to 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, Free parking, On-siteeducation support, Option to join Healthcare Cash Plan, Corporate Rate Gym Membership

Due to the remote location and lack of public transport,access to your own transport is essential.

Anenhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The saferecruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer weexpect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.

We are committed to promoting a diverse andinclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed onmerit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies,flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and servicesto support staff from different backgrounds.

The information you provide on yourapplication form is the only information we will use to decide whether or notto short-list you for interview.