Activity Coordinator/Support Worker / Day Centre for Autistic People


Company:	BDC Supporting Services
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Thornton Heath, CR7 7ER
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Bensham Resource Centre provides educational, therapeutic, and recreational activities for adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities. Our aim is to promote independence, choice, social interaction, and fulfilment.

The candidate must be of a forward-thinking nature, energetic, with a creative mind and ready to look for opportunities for the development of activities and promotion of our Centre.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, run and supervise various skills, training, events and activities with the Service Users either within the Centre or community. These will include trips out to places of interest, library, leisure centres, cafes, parks, museums, farms, etc.

• You must have a hands-on approach and support Service Users with their personal, physical, social, and psychological wellbeing. You will assist Service Users in the control of incontinence and personal care.

• To work harmoniously with other Staff, professionals and families.

• To write User’s Person-Centred Plan, Positive Behaviour Support Plan, Reviews, Assessments and to perform other administrative duties.

• Communicate effectively with the service users using verbal and AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication methods.

• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, social workers, guardians and other professionals.

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