Activities Assistant

8 hours per week weekend-only role (Saturday and Sunday)

Make Weekends Matter at Plean Dene!

We're looking for an enthusiastic Weekend Activities Assistant to join our friendly team at Plean Dene, supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities to enjoy meaningful, fun and engaging weekends.

If you're creative, energetic and enjoy helping people try new experiences, build confidence and have a great time, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and supporting enjoyable activities at home and in the community
• Encouraging people to develop new skills and follow their interests
• Creating positive, person-centred experiences
• Working as part of a caring and supportive team

We're looking for someone who is:

• Positive, reliable and approachable
• Passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling lives
• A good communicator who can build trusting relationships
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Experience in care is welcomed but not essential as full training and support will be provided.

Hourly rate: up to £13.63 per hour

Bring your creativity, enthusiasm and compassion to Plean Dene and help make every weekend something to look forward to.

Apply today and start making a real difference.

Plean Dene is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Lefley on 01983 866015 or email Lisa.Lefley@iow.gov.uk

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

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Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

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