Hours: 20 hours per week (during term time, Sunday's required)
About the role
At Norwood, we believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to have fun, build friendships and discover what they're capable of.
As our Senior Activity Coordinator, you'll play a leading role in shaping and delivering inspiring short breaks, weekend clubs and holiday programmes for neurodivergent children and young people aged 5 to 25.
Working closely with the Hub & Short Breaks Manager, you'll help create safe, inclusive and engaging experiences that reflect the interests, aspirations and individual needs of the young people we support. From developing new activities and mentoring volunteers to supporting programme delivery and service improvements, you'll help shape a service where every young person feels valued, included and able to thrive.
This is an opportunity to combine your creativity, leadership and passion for inclusion to make a lasting difference to children, young people and their families.
About Our Children & Family Services
Norwood's Children & Family Services support neurodiverse children, young people and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives.
Through short breaks, family support, play and youth programmes, we create opportunities for children and young people to build confidence, develop independence, form meaningful friendships and enjoy experiences that are tailored to their individual strengths and interests.
Everything we do is guided by a person-centred approach, ensuring every child feels safe, respected, included and empowered to reach their full potential.
Your Day to Day
You'll:
- Help coordinate and deliver high-quality short breaks, weekend clubs and holiday programmes.
- Design creative, inclusive activities that reflect the interests and aspirations of young people.
- Support the day-to-day running of The Hub, creating a welcoming and engaging environment.
- Mentor volunteers and support colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality experiences.
- Build positive relationships with children, young people, families, schools and partner organisations.
- Support programme planning, registrations, resource management and continuous service improvement.
- Ensure activities meet safeguarding, Ofsted, health and safety and regulatory requirements.
- Support children and young people with personal care and medication where required, ensuring dignity and person-centred support at all times.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who believes that every child deserves the opportunity to belong, have fun and achieve their potential.
You may already be coordinating activities, leading sessions or supporting children and young people within education, social care, youth work or community services. You'll enjoy bringing ideas to life, motivating others and creating experiences that help young people develop confidence, independence and meaningful friendships.
You'll be passionate about inclusion, comfortable leading by example, and committed to delivering high-quality services that put children and families at the heart of everything you do.
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Senior Activity Coordinator in London employer: NORWOOD
At Norwood, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where kindness and respect are at the core of our culture. As a Housing Manager, you will not only have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of neurodiverse individuals but also benefit from comprehensive employee growth opportunities, including training and development tailored to your career aspirations. Located in Stanmore, our head office fosters collaboration across various teams, ensuring that you are part of a dedicated community committed to empowering those we serve.
