Package Description
Activity Team Leader
Day Services
37.5 hours per week (1 FTE) per annum
The role will be working 5 days a week Mon-Fri 08.30-16.30hrs with some occasional weekends and evenings required to meet the needs of the service
Join our dynamic team and be a part of our innovative Day Opportunities services, designed to provide engaging and meaningful activities for adults with diverse needs. As an Activity Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to lead and coordinate a variety of exciting sessions that promote self-esteem, inclusion, skill development, and independence.
We are seeking a dedicated individual with strong communication and organisational skills, who is passionate about supporting individuals in accessing a range of activities and work experience opportunities. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring care plans are up to date, risk assessments are completed, and providing leadership and supervision to Support Workers.
If you are ready to make a difference and help create positive experiences for those we support, then we want to hear from you. Join us in empowering individuals to live life to the fullest and make lasting connections in a fun and supportive environment.
Apply now and be a part of something truly special.
Experience/qualifications in art & craft, sports, horticulture, or culinary arts, as well as music, drama, outdoor activities, mindfulness, and wellness, for the role of Activity Team Leader would be desirable but more importantly, a positive approach, can do attitude, strong team player, forward thinking, being able to develop new ideas and the ability to work with minimal supervision at times is essential.
For further information please contact Donna Haworth, Head of Day Opportunities on 01565 640165
Salary Enhancements:
Enhanced rate of pay for overtime.
Up to 3 time’s basic rate for Bank Holidays
The chance to pick up overtime on a regular basis
Other Benefits include:
· Fully Funded DBS and Update Service
· Paid while training
· An occupational pension (up to 6%)
· Annual Pay % pay increase
· Up to 12 weeks full sick pay
· Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
· NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care
· Financial Support for Further Education
· Career Progression
· A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including a Staff Counsellor, Staff Physio, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health service and a dedicated Workplace Mentor
· Free parking
David Lewis is an equal opportunities employer
About Us
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
Adult day opportunities, which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities. Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.
We have a successful record of accomplishment built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.
Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted
We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
