The care sector is such a rich and rewarding place to work and we aim to make a meaningful difference in our care homes. We always look for the kindest and most resilient people to come and support our residents – no two days will be the same and you will receive the learning and development you need to thrive. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, flexible staff whose focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times. Is that you?
As Head Activities Co-ordinator this will mean planning and implementing the kinds of activities that will delight our Residents, giving our Residents the confidence to socialise more effectively, working on a new activity idea based on Residents’ hobbies and helping the Home Manager by organising essential fundraising events.
At Heathfield Residential Care Home in Ashford, an exciting position has arisen; we are looking to recruit a flexible Head Activities Co-Ordinator to plan, implement and support, who has experience of working with older adults and able to work 30 hours per week, which will include alternate weekend working (either a Saturday or Sunday ) as well as week days.

• To arrange outings during the warmer months
• To raise funds to meet the needs of the clients with the activities
• To organise a programme of events that covers each day
• To book entertainers on a regular basis according to the tastes of the clientele
• To involve other staff in helping to meet this need
• To discuss with clients and their families what stimulation they would prefer
• To monitor the effectiveness of each activity and deal with each appropriately
• To attend workshops re occupational therapy and to apply this to the working environment
• To regularly update the Manager on the progress of the Activities Coordinator role
• Support healthcare Assistants as needed during resident dining and transfers to other areas.
  We will provide ongoing training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new.
  We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our RCB Healthcare family and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.
  Currently we do not offer sponsorship
  Job Type: Permanent
  Pay: £12.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• ashford TN24 8QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• are you able to fulfill working 4 x shifts per week of 9-5pm ?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso