Activities Coordinator (Part-Time)

at  Sussex Housing Care

Do you have a passion for keeping older people active? This Activities Coordinator role is for someone who can create sunny moments and design stimulating programmes to a high standard. You might be looking to build a career that brings a brighter future to our care home community.
Together our community is making a difference. We’re proudly not for profit and building a brilliant future. Providing care for older people is at the heart of what we do. We’re building on our heritage of enabling people over 55 to live happier and brighter lives across Sussex.

JOB SPECIFICS INCLUDE

• To plan, organise and develop programmes of individual and group activities in response to our residents needs and wants to address health (both physical and mental) and wellbeing.
• To support residents to take part in social and community activities outside of the home.
• To arrange for residents to take part in religious, spiritual and cultural activities that are meaningful to them.
• To publicise the social programme and activities being offered, and monitor, record and report on activities delivered.
• To work with the communications team to help promote the home and its activities.
• Please see our website for the full job description.
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
  We’re endorsed by our teams
  “I have the best job, spending time with residents both one to one and in groups to deliver stimulating activities to brighten their day. I get to know each resident and what they love to do, and I also bring new ideas and experiences for them to try. No day is the same, and I love hearing all about our residents’ life experiences and reminiscing with them.”

Hours of work: 14 hours per week (over 2 days, flexible hours but to include some weekend working)

• Terms and Conditions apply

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in working with older people and in similar role required. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to motivate and inspire confidence and enthusiasm in residents and staff. You will be a confident user of IT/Microsoft Office.

Please refer the Job description for details