Weekend Activities Assistant

We're looking for an enthusiastic Weekend Activities Assistant to join our friendly team at Plean Dene, supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities to enjoy meaningful, fun and engaging weekends. If you're creative, energetic and enjoy helping people try new experiences, build confidence and have a great time, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing:

• Planning and supporting enjoyable activities at home and in the community
• Encouraging people to develop new skills and follow their interests
• Creating positive, person-centred experiences
• Working as part of a caring and supportive team, The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;
The Isle of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via if you would like to receive a copy. The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly. Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council's commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements. Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department's usual standby arrangements. For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone or email Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted. We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.


• Positive, reliable and approachable
• Passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling lives
• A good communicator who can build trusting relationships
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in care is welcomed but not essential as full training and support will be provided.

Bring your creativity, enthusiasm and compassion to Plean Dene and help make every weekend something to look forward to. Apply today and start making a real difference. Plean Dene is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Lefley on or email Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)