Activities Co-ordinator

This is the opportunity to influence and help shape a brand new venture for our Sheltered and Extra Care Housing Service for Oder People.

If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated with a great deal of initiative and drive, committed to delivering a high standard of customer care and feel you can take the lead and overall responsibility for developing a range of activities for individuals and groups by linking to and developing volunteer groups then you could be the person for us.

This role involves liaising with a variety of older people with different levels of abilities, involving outside agencies and volunteers in order to provide the best possible activity service.

You will need to be a highly organised able to work independently as well as working along side the sheltered team. This role requires a knowledge and understanding of the needs of older people. You will have a proven track record of managing a varied workload, as well as a flexible and innovative approach to your work.

A full UK Driving Licence is require with daily access to a vehicle and travel expenses will be paid.

For more information about this role, please contact Gillian Rimmer on 07850 292035 .

Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

Closing date: 24 August 2012 • Interview date: 6 & 7 September 2012