Activities Co-ordinator

The opportunity

Bruce House provides a high-quality accommodation-based support service for young people aged 18–25. Many are already more independent, and may be in education, training or employment, using support in a flexible way to help them sustain their progress.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will work closely with the team and residents to develop and coordinate a programme of in-house activities, education and life skills sessions based on residents’ needs, interests and aspirations.

You’ll also build strong relationships with partner organisations to create meaningful opportunities for young people – including activities that support wellbeing, confidence, social connection, and progression into education, training and employment (including apprenticeships).

Your work will help young people engage positively with support, build routines, develop skills, and strengthen their move-on readiness – enabling them to sustain independence long after they leave the service.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and coordinate an engaging programme of activities that supports young people aged 18–25 living at West Farm.
• Deliver and/or arrange life skills sessions, group work and education opportunities aligned with independent living and tenancy sustainment.
• Work creatively to engage residents who may be reluctant to participate, building confidence through strengths-based activities.
• Promote activities that encourage positive routines, wellbeing, independence and community connection.
• Work with external partners to access meaningful education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities, and signpost residents appropriately.
• Support residents’ progression towards move-on readiness, ensuring activities contribute to building skills and independence.
• Use social media and other communication methods to promote engagement and involvement.

What we’re looking for

• Confidently and capably communicate, with the ability to inspire, engage and appropriately challenge others.
• Build trusting, professional relationships and demonstrate resilience.
• Confidently use social media platforms to engage with young people.
• Have knowledge of, or experience working with, homeless people and/or supporting vulnerable groups.
• Understand (or be willing to learn) about community resources and organisations that can help residents progress.

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.