Activity Co-Ordinator
AASC Linton
Full time, 37.5 hours (Monday- Friday)
Permanent
£27,500 PA

The operations team is at the heart of the contract success providing a large Asylum centre on behalf of UKVI at AASC Linton. The department will be responsible for the onsite support, provision of service and safeguarding of our vulnerable Service Users. Pivotal to the effective running of site, members of the department will be responsible for the establishment of cohesive and collaborative ways of working. The team is also responsible for optimising service and supporting continuous improvement across the operational workstreams.
The Activity Co-ordinator is responsible for:

• Takes responsibility for proactive engagement with staff and residents to develop an activity timetable
• Act as a key contact within site for external agencies delivering a service to Sus supporting in the delivery and relationship management
• Delivery and supervision of key activities ensuring compliance with health, safety and risk assessments.
• Ensure all activities have adequate risk assessments ensuring the appropriate audit trail and staff access as required.
• Ensure residents have complete the relevant health checks and disclaimers prior to taking part in activities. Ensuring these are logged and documented in an appropriate manner.
• Report any incidents and/or escalations to the broader management team, identifying any particular trends or concerns.
• Build strong relationships with residents on site to support the development of the activities timetable to meet the needs of residents.

What you'll need to do the role:

Essential: GCSE or above and/or practicable experience in the delivery of activities. Previous experience:
Desirable: · Proven experience in delivering activities to vulnerable cohorts · Proven experience of working with refugee or asylum cohorts · Proven experience of planning and coordinating of events · Knowledge of: - UK asylum policy and process and how this impacts on other policy areas - The role of UKVI and how this impacts on other government departments - The role of local authorities and the third sector in the asylum process

What we offer:

There are a range of benefits for working at Serco including a salary of £27,500 Per Annum and 25 days holiday. Other Serco benefits include; Up to 6% contributory pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, You will be employed by a company that is passionate about diversity and inclusion and provides safe and supportive culture. Serco discounts including cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.

Why Serco:

Meaningful and vital work: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives
A world of opportunity: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
Great people: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You'll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.