Activities Coordinator - Edinburgh

Salary: £25,600 - £28,444 per annum

Hours/Contract: Permanent - 35 hours per week

Based: Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice

Closing date: 7th April 2024

Interview date: Week Commencing 22nd April

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Coordinator within our Wellbeing Service. The post holder's responsibilities include: organising and supporting the delivery of activities and groups, being involved in the recruitment and support of volunteers and working closely with members of the AHP and Multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic, person centred care.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance - for all employees
• Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme

'What's in it for you'

• Annual leave allowance = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform
• Generous enhancements.
  • 30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
  • 60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for:

• NVQ level 2 health and social care or equivalent
• Understanding of the value of activities in improving health and wellbeing
• Knowledge of healthcare/social care environments
• Able to build inclusive relationships with a wide range of people

The successful postholder will organise activities within the Wellbeing, Outpatient and Community Services and ensure their promotion throughout the region while developing a volunteer body capable of supporting the offering.

You will work closely with the Marie Curie MDT and in partnership with other organisations to make arrangements for community activities and develop a diverse service which responds to varying needs.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via our recruitment team

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory PVG check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.