Job: Activity Coordinator - Homeless Accommodation

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, organised, and empathetic Activity Coordinator to join our team. You will support residents to achieve their personal goals through a range of activities, drop-in sessions, and educational workshops.

This is a hands-on, rewarding role focused on practical support, personal development, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver activities, workshops, and drop-in sessions to engage residents
• Work with residents to set goals, break them into achievable milestones, support their progress, and track development relevant to resettlement and independent living; once milestones and goals are accomplished, establish new milestones and goals to sustain continued progress.
• Monitor milestones and achievements, providing guidance and encouragement
• Support residents in accessing external services (housing, education, employment, benefits)
• Maintain accurate records of goals, milestones, and activity engagement
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure consistent support
• Promote residents’ independence, confidence, and life skills
• Developing and managing calendars of activities and events to promote social skills, community engagement, and meaningful participation.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum A-Level standard (or equivalent) or higher
• Experience in activity coordination or community engagement
• Strong ability to track goals, monitor progress, and record outcomes
• Good level of numeracy and IT literacy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised and able to plan and evaluate activities and sessions
• Understanding of homelessness and safeguarding
• Report writing skills
• Valid UK Driving License

Personal Qualities

• Empathetic, approachable, and motivational
• Organised, proactive, and solution-focused
• Able to build positive relationships with residents
• Resilient and professional
• Committed to supporting independence and positive move-on outcomes
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents