REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience of working within a Care Home Setting
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Have a driving licence
  This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
  Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: £13.50 per hour
  Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Bromwich B70 9PX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/04/2025
Reference ID: AC/W

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an Activities Co-Ordinator to join our team at Cromwell House, West Bromwich. The successful candidate will help to identify, develop and co-ordinate the delivery of social and therapeutic activities, events and outings both inside and outside the Home that reflect the identified needs and interests of all Residents within the Home and Company’s core principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In conjunction with keyworkers and other senior care staff, formulate an activity profile for each individual resident taking into account functional assessment, interests of the resident and care plan requirements.
• Identify the needs of the group and individuals and tailor activities to suit them.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive activities program in conjunction with residents that will maintain interest and progression over time.
• Record and document the activity program tailored for each resident so the progression can be evidenced in the care file.
• Support and enable residents to access social networks and activities.
• Organise and co-ordinate activities for active daily living such as cooking, going to the gym etc.
• Support and enable residents to organise and, if appropriate, assist in the delivery of activities.
• Work in partnership with residents encouraging choice, participation, motivation, and positive risk taking.
• Develop contact and take advantage of other agencies involved in education, leisure and recreation and maintain records of facilities available in the community
• Research all prospective outings/events in respect of access, suitability, facilities etc.
• Liaise closely with senior care staff regarding any change in the care needs of the resident and any other matters of significance.
• Ensure all staff are aware of the activities program and support residents’ participation.
• Recognise situations in which other professionals are required, seeking their help as appropriate.
• Ensure all activities are suitably risk assessed and if required a protocol is set up.
• Ensure activity schedules and participation are appropriately recorded and documented.
• Ensure residents activities surveys are regularly completed to ensure residents are happy with the provided activities and the findings are reported to Registered Manager.
• Ensure the successful implementation of the program within agreed budget limits.