Activity Worker

Description:

Are you looking for care work in Waltham Forest that is Monday to Friday with bank holidays off and no night work?

We have a range of full-time and part-time, permanent positions available. Full time salary £23,177pa.

As an Activity Worker, you will be supporting clients, empowering them to access the community in a meaningful way whilst meeting a range of physical and sensory needs. 

Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex. 

We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.

About the Activity Worker role:

Vibrance Day Services provide a community-based day service for Adults with Mild to Severe Learning Disabilities, this service is based in E17, our clients participate in community-based activities such as swimming, bowling, bike riding, parks, cinema, Boccia, trampolining etc.

We are looking for confident and capable staff who can think on their feet, are energetic, enthusiastic and who are proactive in creating community-based activities. There is a strong team ethos and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels is essential.

Experience of working with people with Learning disabilities and individuals who are on the Autistic spectrum would be useful, however a can-do and positive attitude is more important.

We particularly welcome drivers who are willing to Drive Day Service vehicles on occasions. Staff have the added benefit of working office hours rather than conventional shift patterns. The timings are largely ‘office hours’ Monday-Friday, but some early evening work may be required.

Skills and experience of our ideal Activity Worker:

A caring, patient nature

The ability to follow instruction

A willingness and desire to develop

Effective communication skills in written and spoken English

In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:

A comprehensive training programme covering core skills

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Rewards and recognition for your service

AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)

Learning & Development

Mindful Employer

Positive about Disability

DBS online applications paid by Vibrance

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend scheme

To join us as our Activity Worker please click apply below – we’d love to hear from you!

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities