Group Activities Coordinator - Grove
5 days ago
London
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. Right now, we are looking for a Group Activities Coordinator to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Kensington & Chelsea. Sounds great, what will I be doing? PARAGRAPHS ONLY - NO BULLET POINTS - Explain the key responsibilities The Group Activities Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating community-based activities that support adults with mental health needs to increase independence, wellbeing and social inclusion. The role involves providing management support to Group Facilitators, volunteers and students, leading and motivating the team, overseeing service delivery, responding to complex casework issues, building partnerships with external stakeholders, and ensuring activities meet the diverse cultural needs of service users. The post holder is also responsible for staff recruitment, supervision, training, performance management and ensuring services are delivered in line with organisational policies and best practice What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able 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 also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting people with mental health needs and a strong understanding of service user engagement, particularly for individuals who may be reluctant to access support. They should have experience of co-production, promoting equality and diversity, managing services and budgets, and involving service users in shaping service delivery. Excellent knowledge of mental health conditions, relevant housing and welfare legislation, and safeguarding principles is essential, along with strong leadership, communication and partnership-building skills. Candidates should also be confident using IT systems to maintain accurate records, produce reports and monitor the quality of service delivery. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. • 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: Now you will have 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 services 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.
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