Activites Facilitator

NHS; South Shields; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home in South Shields is seeking a part-time Activities Facilitator to join their team. The role involves delivering a range of activities to engage and enhance the quality of life for elderly residents. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills with a keen interest in crafts and activities. The position requires flexibility as it includes evening and weekend shifts. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals ready to contribute to a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required but a passion for supporting older people in activities is essential.
• Knowledge of COSHH is beneficial.
• Ability to follow work schedules and remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Activities Team to improve the health and well-being of residents.
• Deliver individual and group activities and source outside entertainment.
• Flexibly meet the needs of the service, including weekend and evening work.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good organisational skills

Interest in crafts and activities

Calm under pressure

Ability to work flexibly

Can-do approach

Job description

Job Summary

This is a part time post for 20 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Activities Facilitator to join our highly motivated and dynamic team here at Haven Court. Haven Court is an innovatively designed and purpose‑built care home. We specialise in residential and nursing care, dementia care and re‑enable­ment. We aim to provide the highest quality of health and social care services to residents from South Tyneside. We are conveniently located on Harton Lane, South Shields. https://www.havencourt.co.uk/

As an Activity Facilitator, your role will be to join a team of facilitators and deliver an exciting and entertaining range of activities to our residents. The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills, will be organised and will be willing to work flexibly as the team organise events that include some evenings and weekends.

Main duties of the job: No previous experience is required however a passion to engage and support older people in activities is essential. You will be flexible to meet the needs of the service and be able to meet the requirements of the shift pattern which includes a combination of early and late shifts. The roster covers 7 days of the week and includes rotational weekend working and bank holidays.

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the Activities Team and provide a wide range of services/activities to improve the health and well‑being of people who use services in Haven Court. The post holder will deliver individual activities (one‑to‑one), group activities and source outside entertainment and support the programme in practice.

Person Specification

• Essential
• Interest in crafts and activities
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
• Ability to follow work schedules, internal processes and protocols
• Able to remain calm in challenging situations and work effectively under pressure
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Good organisational skills
• Can‑do approach to work
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, within a multi‑agency framework

• Desirable
• Activities Facilitator experience

Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, within a multi‑agency framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary to submit a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employment Information

Reference number: L9155-HCEA-0925-23‑1
Pay scheme: £25,988 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Job location: Haven Court, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PL

Employer: South Tyneside Integrated Care Limited
Address: Haven Court, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PL
Website: https://www.havencourt.co.uk/