Activities Coordinator - In-House - Chestnut Tree House

Job summary

Activities Coordinator (In-House)

Chestnut Tree House, Arundel

37.5 hours per week

FTE £22,575 per annum (prorated for part-time)

Chestnut Tree House is thechildren's hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and brilliantly organised individual to join our team!

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and brilliantly organised individual to support our expanding activities and outreach programme. We are looking for someone who likes working with children, young people and their families

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 thechildren's hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

Benefits included: Enrolment onto our company pensionscheme or the option to continue in the NHS pension scheme,, 27 days annual leave (increasing after each year of continuous service, up to 30 days) + bank holidays, Free parking, On-site education 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.

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

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

The information you provide on your application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not to short-list you for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

St Barnabas Hospices

Address

Chestnut Tree House

Dover Lane

Poling

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9PX

Employer's website

https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

St Barnabas Hospices

Address

Chestnut Tree House

Dover Lane

Poling

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9PX

Employer's website

https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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