Group Activities Coordinator (Kensington and Chelsea)

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.

To provide management support and advice to Group Facilitators, Volunteers, and Social Work Students to help them develop their role in providing support to service users.

What do I need to bring with me?

• You will need to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission.
• You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn.
• We value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
• You will bring a strong understanding of the needs, perceptions, and engagement barriers faced by African, Caribbean, and Arabic-speaking communities experiencing mental health difficulties, including those who may be disengaged from services.
• You will have experience working directly with these communities, using co-production approaches that respect cultural needs and enable meaningful involvement and feedback.
• You will be confident managing services within budget, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and representing the organisation positively at external events through presentations and promotional activity.
• You will have excellent knowledge of mental health conditions, including signs, symptoms, and treatments, with the ability to assess deteriorating mental health and take appropriate action.
• A strong working knowledge of housing, community care, mental health, health and safety, and welfare benefits legislation is essential, alongside the ability to use computer systems to produce accurate reports and monitor the quality of staff record-keeping to a high standard.

Interview Steps

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations, and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: You will have a face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
• Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process; it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our service users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent, and experiences different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer. Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.