Activities Co-ordinator

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motived and creative individual to join our supported accommodation service as the activities coordinator. The role is to create meaningful and recreational opportunities for the young people we serve across our 2 sites, in Preston.

At Salvation Army Homes we are committed to a person centred, advantaged thinking and trauma informed approach to support. Our co-production goals, seek to ensure young people’s voices are recognised throughout all aspects of the organisation.

The activities coordinator reports to the service manager.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting young people engage in meaningful activities i.e. education, training and employment.
• Creating and delivering on an activities calendar, that reflects the needs, expressions and interests of our young people.
• Contributing towards our co-production commitment, ensuring young people’s influence is recognised in all aspects of the organisation.
• Networking with local partners/community groups to establish opportunities for young people.
• Taking a lead role in our partnership with the Foyer Federation.

What you’ll bring

• A passion for serving young people, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout all aspects of supported accommodation.
• An understanding of youth homelessness and/or supported accommodation.
• An ability to contribute to/work towards the goals of a service development plan.
• Self-motivation, listening to and understanding the needs of our young people and creating an activities schedule to reflect this.
• Good networking skills.
• Competent recording skills and knowledge of relevant computer systems.

Working Arrangements

The role is service based, across the two sites of Preston Service. The role requires some evening and weekend work, as part of a rolling rota.

Our Offer

In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)
• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
• Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay
• Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career
• A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed

Closing date: 26 September 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications)