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Romford, Greater London (On-site) 13.2 miles
£30,400 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Activities Coordinator

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Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Location: Havering, Close to Harold Wood Elizabeth Line station. Step free access available at this service.

Salary: £30,400

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. You may need to be flexible on these hours as per service requirements.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Activities Coordinator to join our new Independent Approved Premises commissioned by Criminal Justice Service (IAP) based in Havering. You will support residents recently released from prison in a residential setting, helping them reintegrate into the community. You will play a major part in reintegrating our residents back into the community by coordinating and delivering high quality activities and programmes which work to support individual needs, working in collaboration with the wider team. Some activities may vary but could include days out and visits, awareness days/weeks/months campaigns, cultural celebrations and other meaningful activities to encourage reintegration and enhance social skills and community engagement.  No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and meaningful work in a supportive team environment.

Some Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Planning and coordinating individual and group activities and sessions
  • Delivering programmes that support residents’ goals, personal development, and reintegration
  • Developing and managing calendars of activities, events, and awareness campaigns to promote social skills, community engagement, and meaningful participation
  • Collecting information about activities and resident feedback to see what works well and share this with the team to improve programmes and support resident wellbeing
  • Running clinics, projects, and sessions, providing guidance, life skills support, and advice to residents as needed
  • Building good relationships with partners and stakeholders, identifying new opportunities and creating an accessible partner resource catalogue
  • Monitoring, evaluate, and report on activity effectiveness and outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement
  • Supporting staffs wellbeing, collaborate with the wider team, and work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery
  • Identify risks, safeguarding residents and take appropriate action. Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative tasks

About You

We are looking for someone who has a passion to support vulnerable people in making a change, supporting their rehabilitation and providing opportunities for them to make positive change to their lives, to reintegrate into society. You will have a general understanding of the criminal justice system, and/or have experience supporting people with multiple/complex needs. You will be able to plan and deliver a range of activities suited to individual needs and will be confident in understanding the needs of our residents to do this. We look for:

  • Experience in coordinating and/or delivering activities and programmes with people from various backgrounds
  • Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team and residents on various areas
  • Ability to work creatively and encourage creativity in others
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
  • Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach and using your initiative
  • Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
  • Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
  • Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
  • Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

  • 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
  • Employer Pension Contribution
  • Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
  • Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
  • Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
  • Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
  • Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Annual Staff Awards
  • EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. 

Organisation
Social Interest Group View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500

Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets

Posted on: 13 March 2026
Closing date: 09 April 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 306421CHJ
Tags: Social Care / Development, Mental Health, Social / Support Work