Senior Activity Planner

The need-to-know…

Rise’s Warwick Arts Hub is a place where creativity, fun & artistic vibes flow freely. We offer social activities to clients including woodwork, pottery, painting, needlework & much more! As a Senior Activity Planner at the hub, you will utilise your planning skills & creative side to coordinate the delivery of social support activities which promote personal independence, social participation, inclusion, wellness & life-long learning to our clients. This role is working full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 4.00pm in Warwick.

A typical day might look like…

• Plan, develop and facilitate a responsive and engaging program of group activities that are guided by contemporary service methodology, based on participant input and feedback, and supporting dignity of risk of clients.
• Review and monitor individual client plans/goals and provide feedback to Client and Senior Client Coordinators.
• Promote wellness, community inclusion, skill building opportunities, valued and meaningful activities, and positive relationships.
• Ensure cultural appropriateness of all activities and embody Rise’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in development and delivery of group activities.
• Supervise, mentor and support staff and volunteers to ensure they perform their duties within policies and procedures to the required standard.
• Supervise and monitor cash cards including receipts, coding, and following up on statutory declarations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, occupational health and safety and risk management.

The need-to-have…

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following:

• Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills.
• A passion for helping people through creative arts and a knack for creative innovation.
• Minimum Certificate III in Ageing Support/Community Services and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in delivering interesting and engaging activity program within a community setting and in response to community interests and opportunities.
• Experience in supervising, mentoring, and supporting employees and volunteers.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with people from diverse client groups and their family/carers.
• Well-developed time management skills and the ability to manage several tasks within a clear structure.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and regularly review workload and incorporate changes when required.
• Understanding, awareness, and sensitivity to providing culturally safe supports for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Sounds good so far, right? Wondering what else you get for working at Rise?

Rise has been working with communities for more than 35 years. We support over 5000 people from all walks of life. These include young people at risk, those experiencing mental health issues, people with disability and older people. We offer our RISING stars….

• A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated, and support is plentiful.
• Up to $15,900 per annum salary packaging options to bump-up your take home pay.
• HBF corporate discount on health insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and journey cover insurance.
• Flexible working hours available to suit your needs and commitments.
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Diversity – real diversity. Not just words on a page. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Formalities (The serious stuff!)

Appointments to this position will be subject to a NDIS Worker Screening Check / NDIS Worker Orientation Module.

Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

A cover letter is required within your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your letter, please address the following:

• Do you like getting your hands messy & creating things like pottery, paintings, or other art works? Tell us about some of the things you’ve made.
• An example of a creative, arty & fun social support activity that you have previously planned & implemented for People with Disability and/or Aged Care clients.
• Tell us about your experience supporting people with mental health issues, people with disability, & aged people.

Have more questions? Contact Sandra Jones on 0439 710 639 who will be happy to assist you. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Activity Planner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.

We wish you GOOD LUCK