Vocational & Recreational Coordinator - Llanelli

Vocational & Recreational Coordinator – Llanelli

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate, and you will find a strong team spirit and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Job summary

Location: Ty Aberdafen
Salary: Up to £22,586.20 per annum FTE
Hours: 35 per week

Main duties

to support the provision of a comprehensive vocational/learning/recreational activities service, creating means whereby service users can achieve their stated aims through a variety of opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maximizing service user independence and well‑being through facilitating access to a range of internal and external vocational, learning and recreational opportunities.
• Support the development and delivery of vocational, learning and recreational programmes.
• Maintain partnerships with external vocational & learning and recreational providers.
• Pursue existing and encourage new activity interests across a local community.
• Provide opportunities for service users to acquire/improve skills of literacy, numeracy and computer competency.
• Assist service users in acquiring daily living skills, either by active participation or observation.
• Report achievements and future plans to other staff groups to support service users’ personal goals.
• Be conversant with service user Care Programmes (personal care, nutrition, mobility, communication aids).
• Ensure all equipment in the Activities Department is used correctly, maintained and safe, and report defects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multidisciplinary environment, supporting the development and implementation of activity programmes.
• IT skills: Outlook email, Microsoft Office, internet navigation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Timely reporting and record keeping.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive the service vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £22,586.20 per annum.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Ability to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Excellent training and support.
• Company pension.
• Group life assurance.
• Eye voucher scheme.
• Long service and staff awards.
• Free parking.

EEO statement

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee interview support for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation.

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