Social Activities Coordinator

Job Advertisement: Social Activities Coordinator

Position Overview

• Agency Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (Placing on behalf of Braeburn House / Elysium Healthcare)

• Location: Charles Street, Salford, Manchester, M6 7DU

• Position: Social Activities Coordinator (37.5 hours per week)

• Salary: Annual base salary of £25,936

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Sponsorship is not available).

Introduction

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Braeburn House to source an energetic and creative Social Activities Coordinator. Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes—it is about providing care, inspiration, and meaningful support to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Join the team at Braeburn House in Salford! Working 37.5 hours a week, you will create an activity-based culture, utilizing your technical and creative skills to develop, deliver, and coordinate engaging social, recreational, and leisure programmes tailored to individual resident needs and treatment plans.

What You Will Be Doing

• Coordinate social and recreational activities for service users, fostering strong 1-to-1 and group rapports to increase engagement and shape programmes around their interests.

• Work alongside the multidisciplinary team to build links with community-based resources and support service users in accessing local activities safely.

• Observe general behavior, abilities, and responses of service users, providing regular verbal and written feedback to team members and documenting progress in clinical notes under supervision.

• Conduct basic day-to-day risk assessments and maintain strict adherence to hospital security, health, safety, and welfare standards.

• Ensure all activities are sensitive to gender-specific needs, cultural requirements, and individual recovery goals.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• A Full UK Driving Licence.

• Basic group work skills and a solution-focused approach to problem-solving.

• Minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (Desirable).

• High levels of initiative, motivation, and strong organizational skills.

• Clear awareness of mental health conditions, their impact on functioning, and an understanding of gender-specific and cultural needs.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Where You Will Be Working

Braeburn House is a modern, purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service in Salford, Manchester, for males suffering from a primary diagnosis of a mental health illness. Our residents have already progressed in their journey of recovery but still require further support, tailored therapeutic pathways, and intensive interventions.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Salary: Annual base salary of £25,936.

• Generous Leave: The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off, with options to purchase additional leave.

• Perks & Discounts: Access to the Ely-Vate savings platform and a Blue Light Card.

• Financial Wellbeing: Pension contributions, Life Assurance, and Stream (instant access to earned wages when needed).

• Health & Support: 24/7 GP service, second medical opinions, and comprehensive wellbeing support activities.

• Onsite Perks: Free meals and free onsite parking.

• Career Growth: Continuous professional development and training pathways to help you achieve your career goals.