Job summary
Mission
Our mission is to achieve the very highest
levels of recovery by providing first-class therapies that are delivered by a
specialised and motivated team of professionals and carers.
STEPS is a leading, multi-award winning specialist centre for neurological and
complex trauma rehabilitation for individuals 16 years or over, serving
clients from all over the UK and beyond. Our reputation for excellence had
developed year on year and as a result we have had the opportunity to present
nationally and internationally about the work we are doing.
We believe it is important to care for not only our clients but their families too, we provide advice and education about their injuries or conditions. We work alongside other professionals and organisations helping our clients, this includes the NHS, solicitors, barristers, case managers, insurance companies, prosthetic and orthotic specialists, universities, and experts in rehabilitation technology.
STEPS offers a wide
range of development opportunities and is committed to the career development
of its team.
This is an exciting
opportunity to join the STEPS team to plan, organise and facilitate daytime,
evening and weekend activities and events for STEPS residential clients. This
role requires you to be a driver and be able to drive the two wheelchair accessible
vehicles, and to be available to work alternate weekends and regular
evenings.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Event & Activities Co-Ordinator will work with the Events & Activities Co-Ordinator to arrange trips, activities and social events for our clients while they are with us. They will also supervise and lead more junior members of the events & activities team.
Another of our key values is promoting wellbeing of all our team, and we have a wide range of benefits you will have access to following your probationary period.
- Discounted travel pass scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days holiday (pro rata)
- Life assurance scheme (four times your annual salary)
- Private medical cover
- Critical Illness Cover (three times your annual salary)
- Income protection scheme (75% in the case of illness or incapacity for up to five years)
- Paid time to complete mandatory training
- Free specialist internal training
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Blue light card
- Mintago benefits platform
- Access to support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme
- 1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution
- Benefit from supernumerary shifts as part of onboarding before commencing with your usual shift pattern
About us
STEPS Rehabilitation opened in May 2017 by
founders, directors (and family) Jules Shiel-Boulger, Toria Chan, and Ray Boulger. STEPS deliver
intensive and ongoing rehabilitation for people recovering from brain injury,
spinal cord injury, strokes, and complex trauma injuries, enabling them to
reach their full potential and to rebuild their lives.
Facilities
STEPS is a specialist rehabilitation facility,
able to deliver high-quality care from a range of medical and rehabilitation
professionals. Our purpose-built premises in Sheffield, South Yorkshire is home
to a 23 bedroom, residential and day rehabilitation facility. STEPS has been designed to feel non-clinical,
comfortable, and homely.
Rehabilitation
We have created a unique environment that
enables people to access a wide range of therapies, specialist robotic and VR
rehabilitation equipment, and medical specialists all under one roof. This
includes access to Consultants in rehabilitation
medicine; spinal injuries, amputations, and pain management. We have an
extensive team of clinical professionals, and the psychological therapies team
includes two experienced clinical neuropsychologists, a neurologic music
therapist, an art psychotherapist and solution focused hypnotherapists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, lead, organise and implement a range of activities for clients who have a variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, traumatic injuries and other complex conditions. This will include, group activities, social events, community outings and evening events for clients reflective of their interests.
You will be responsible for delivering the weekly quiz night and some established activities as well as developing new activities and events, being responsive to the changeover with new client admissions and adjusting as needed to take into account each clients interests
Driving clients to and from events and activities in the STEPS vehicles.
Supervise and lead more junior members of the events and activities team.
To communicate with the wider team to coordinate events and activities to ensure the safety of clients throughout.
To arrange entertainment and events within an agreed budget
To regularly monitor, review and modify events/activities programmes
Identify any additional support needs required for undertaking activities and groups
To adapt approach to meet individual client circumstances, including cultural, social, and linguistic differences in addition to their cognitive and physical disabilities
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation according to STEPS standards including clinical notes and reports
To adhere to and support individual client risk assessments with the support of the treating team
To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures
To escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
To carry out tasks required to maintain safety, cleanliness and tidiness of all areas
To collect regular feedback from clients and take appropriate action
To participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role
Flexible working hours to accommodate activities, events and interventions which includes working weekends and evenings.
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
To effectively
communicate using a variety of styles that demonstrates the values and
behaviours of STEPS.
To communicate with
people clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their
abilities, preferences and beliefs.
To develop
effective relationships with clients, carers, the STEPS team suppliers and
others as from time to time may be required.
To maintain accurate and
detailed records of all interventions using the electronic notes system and
other specified systems as applicable
To have shared responsibility with other members of
the events team, Rehabilitation Assistants and Team Heads to plan and
facilitate groups, outings and activities/events.
To
use all resources responsibly being mindful of the implications of your
decisions.
To be able to manage a
budget and use resources efficiently
Job description
Job responsibilities
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, lead, organise and implement a range of activities for clients who have a variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, traumatic injuries and other complex conditions. This will include, group activities, social events, community outings and evening events for clients reflective of their interests.
You will be responsible for delivering the weekly quiz night and some established activities as well as developing new activities and events, being responsive to the changeover with new client admissions and adjusting as needed to take into account each clients interests
Driving clients to and from events and activities in the STEPS vehicles.
Supervise and lead more junior members of the events and activities team.
To communicate with the wider team to coordinate events and activities to ensure the safety of clients throughout.
To arrange entertainment and events within an agreed budget
To regularly monitor, review and modify events/activities programmes
Identify any additional support needs required for undertaking activities and groups
To adapt approach to meet individual client circumstances, including cultural, social, and linguistic differences in addition to their cognitive and physical disabilities
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation according to STEPS standards including clinical notes and reports
To adhere to and support individual client risk assessments with the support of the treating team
To apply manual handling principles as outlined by legislation and department procedures
To escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
To carry out tasks required to maintain safety, cleanliness and tidiness of all areas
To collect regular feedback from clients and take appropriate action
To participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role
Flexible working hours to accommodate activities, events and interventions which includes working weekends and evenings.
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
To effectively
communicate using a variety of styles that demonstrates the values and
behaviours of STEPS.
To communicate with
people clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their
abilities, preferences and beliefs.
To develop
effective relationships with clients, carers, the STEPS team suppliers and
others as from time to time may be required.
To maintain accurate and
detailed records of all interventions using the electronic notes system and
other specified systems as applicable
To have shared responsibility with other members of
the events team, Rehabilitation Assistants and Team Heads to plan and
facilitate groups, outings and activities/events.
To
use all resources responsibly being mindful of the implications of your
decisions.
To be able to manage a
budget and use resources efficiently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths grade C or above
- Relevant degree in Health/ Social care, psychology
- or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recreational/ leisure qualifications
- Safeguarding Level 2 / 3 training
- First Aid Training
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- UK manual driving licence with no more than 3 points required
- Must be aged 25 or over due to the requirements of our insurers
- Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client care
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Interest, experience or skills in recreational/ leisure activities i.e. sport, outdoor pursuits, music, arts, creative activities.
- Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
- Able to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g. moving and handling clients)
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months experience working in an events/activities coordination role.
- Experience of working with people with care and/or rehabilitation needs
- Client record/note keeping experience
- Experience communicating with people with complex communication needs and ability to adapt accordingly
- Experience delivering group activities
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management / complaints untoward incidents
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Understanding of CQC Regulations, the Health and Social Care Act
- Experience with creative activities, such as flower arranging, art related hobbies, gardening
- Experience with sporting activities
- Experience with technology required to use equipment to set up films / TV on a projector
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths grade C or above
- Relevant degree in Health/ Social care, psychology
- or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Recreational/ leisure qualifications
- Safeguarding Level 2 / 3 training
- First Aid Training
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- UK manual driving licence with no more than 3 points required
- Must be aged 25 or over due to the requirements of our insurers
- Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client care
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Interest, experience or skills in recreational/ leisure activities i.e. sport, outdoor pursuits, music, arts, creative activities.
- Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working
- Able to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g. moving and handling clients)
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 18 months experience working in an events/activities coordination role.
- Experience of working with people with care and/or rehabilitation needs
- Client record/note keeping experience
- Experience communicating with people with complex communication needs and ability to adapt accordingly
- Experience delivering group activities
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management / complaints untoward incidents
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act
- Understanding of CQC Regulations, the Health and Social Care Act
- Experience with creative activities, such as flower arranging, art related hobbies, gardening
- Experience with sporting activities
- Experience with technology required to use equipment to set up films / TV on a projector
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
