ABOUT YOU

As a Activities Co-ordinator this will mean planning and implementing the kinds of activities that will delight our residents. You enriching the lives of our residents and helping them stay physically and mentally active. This is a fun and immensely rewarding role that promotes socialising and enhances wellbeing, playing a major part in our residents’ engagement and happiness.
This role would suit someone who is passionate about making people happy, you will be the sort of person who likes to get to know people so that activities can be personalised. Parts of this role will be challenging so it is vital that you are patient and kind. You’ll have great planning, organisational and IT skills and be able to manage your time effectively.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent working towards level 3.

An exciting opportunity has come up in our care home for an Activities Co-ordinator. The main responsibility of this role is to provide a structured varied daily programme of activities for our residents.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Working under the direction of the General Manager to ensure that the social need of individual residents are met
• Ensure that activities are carried out in all areas of the home i.e. the lounges on all floors, the garden, dining room, bedrooms for one to one, and walks outside the home
• Provide an environment where residents have the opportunity to pursue activities of their choice and range of abilities and which help to retain abilities
• Promote health and safety by ensuring that residents physical needs are understood and met throughout the activity sessions
• Develop and maintain links with Residents and their visitor

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.