Assistant Project Coordinator - Proud to Care Cornwall
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Assistant Project Coordinator

Falmouth/Penryn · Newquay · Padstow · St Agnes/Perranporth · St Austell · The Clays · The Roseland · Truro

Closes 14 December 2025

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Key details

Pay Rate
£13.01 per hour
Location
Falmouth/Penryn, Newquay, Padstow, St Agnes/Perranporth, St Austell, The Clays, The Roseland, Truro

About the role

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their families. Sense are looking for an Assistant Project Coordinator within our ‘Get Out There Group’ located in Cornwall.



This is a permanent role working 8 hours per week to suit you. We are offering you an hourly rate of £13.01.



As Assistant Project Coordinator your role will have a positive impact on young people with sensory loss / impairments and additional complex needs. This is a rewarding opportunity where your skills and knowledge will enhance a regular programme of activities for young people.



Your creativity and innovativeness will significantly contribute to the enjoyment of activities, providing opportunities to reach goals and aspirations. The role will provide a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in SEN support through on going and specialist Sense training. In reporting to the project coordinator your ideas and input well be both encouraged and welcomed, recognising the importance of service improvement.



If you require any further assistance or information, please contact simon.allison@sense.org.uk or 07798 882 496.

What we offer our staff

Training and development
Blue-light cards
24 days of annual leave
Matched pension contributions up to 5%
Free life assurance policy
Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!)
Cycle to work scheme
Travel season ticket loans
Enhanced sick pay
Free DBS check if your role needs one
A £350 refer-a-friend scheme
Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate
Wisdom app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application

A typical day

The ‘Get Out There’ Clubs provides valuable support for children and young people who still live at home with their families. We work to promote communication skills, life skills, mobility, and access to the community. This will include assisting participation in various activities such as bowling, horse riding, sailing, surfing, swimming, creative arts and local theme parks.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting the project coordinator in sourcing activities that will benefit the young people and their peers. This will include liaising with both new and established partnerships.

Working with families, your sensitive and empathetic approach will be fundamental to promoting the value of Sense’s short breaks services.

Involvement in the recruitment and support of a team of volunteers, vital to successful delivery of the project.

Administrative skills to ensure compliance through both Sense and local policy and procedure. (These include the Cornwall Council one vision partnership plan.)

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.

We offer personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.