Activity Support Worker (Volunteer)

The Widows Empowerment Trust was founded in January 2017 out of empathy for widows and widowers. The Trust was formed with a goal of empowering widows, promote social inclusion, supporting through grief and to fight isolation.

For this role you’ll organise social activities for people who need care and support and support them to take part.

Activities workers are usually based in care homes or day centres, but you could also work in someone’s home or the community.

Your role might include:

• talking with people about the types of activities they’d like to do
• organising activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together
• booking external suppliers to provide entertainment
• organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility
• assisting people to take part in activities

Everyone working in social care needs English, number, digital and employability skills including team work and problem solving skills. Outlines some of the skills you need and has short activities to help you think about transferable skills from your previous experiences.

There are also some specific skills needed to work in this role. These include:

• the ability to motivate people
• good organisational skills
• digital skills to research and book activities online
• time management and ability to schedule and plan ahead.

For more information please apply now!