Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator
Salary*: £13.46ph plus incentives
Hours: Full-time - 35-40 hours a week Monday to Friday (to also include 1 weekend a month)
Location: Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA

Employer: Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare

• Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?
• Do you want to work for a Mission & Values led organisation?
• Do you want to work somewhere you can thrive and meet your potential?
• Do you want to work where you are recognised and rewarded?

Essential Requirements for Activity Co-ordinator:

• At least one years’ relevant experience providing activities in a care home or similar environment (e.g. teaching assistant, nursery nurse, LD/supported living care assistant) OR have 3 years as a care assistant in elderly residential or nursing home
• Hold a NVQ Level 2 In Health & Social Care or Activities; or must agree to contractually sign up to work towards one
• Must be able to work 35 hours minimum per week including 2 weekend days every four weeks
• Live within 20 minutes of the Hom

Preferred Requirements for Activity Co-ordinator:

• Two years’ relevant experience providing activities in a residential or nursing home
• Two years’ relevant experience of providing care in elderly residential or nursing home
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Car

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR:

• Contribute to our residents’ well-being through thoughtful, personalised activities and have a weekly plan ready each Monday to bring joy to our residents’ lives. Join our community of Activities Co-Ordinator’s at Jasmine to share successful ideas and activities.
• Provide support for our residents facing confusion or behavioural challenges by employing effective person-centred distraction techniques and activity baskets and offer one-to-one comfort and companionship for residents unable to participate in activities, documenting interactions in their notes.
• Ensure the activity calendar is uploaded to Facebook each week and is also visible around the home. Post interesting activities on the Homes’ Facebook page.
• To keep up to date of new developments in both activities and care by identifying and attending activities meetings and ensure our monthly Newsletter is completed and is displayed around the home and posted onto our Facebook page.
• To encourage and involve team members, relatives and friends in the home’s activities by sending communication emails to the team, relatives and friends and act as an Ambassador for the home, including Fund Raising so that our residents can enjoy additional social events. All Fundraising is matched £ to £ by Jasmine to support this.

Essential Requirements for Activity Co-ordinator:

• At least one years’ relevant experience providing activities in a care home or similar environment (e.g. teaching assistant, nursery nurse, LD/supported living care assistant) OR have 3 years as a care assistant in elderly residential or nursing home
• Hold a NVQ Level 2 In Health & Social Care or Activities; or must agree to contractually sign up to work towards one
• Must be able to work 35 hours minimum per week including 2 weekend days every four weeks
• Live within 20 minutes of the Home

Preferred Requirements for Activity Co-ordinator:

• Two years’ relevant experience providing activities in a residential or nursing home
• Two years’ relevant experience of providing care in elderly residential or nursing home
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

In line with its Mission, Jasmine tries to do everything possible to “prioritise our people”, as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently, Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role:

• Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
• Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase
• Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
• Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
• Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by Jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents’ lives
• Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500
• Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
• Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift
• Short Notice shift incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7
• DBS check - We pay for this
• Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy