Activities Co-Ordiantor

St Philips Care; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Brighton is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to plan innovative weekly activities for residents. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and have a flexible approach to work. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in care. Opportunities for training and progression are available.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for progression and training

Paid holiday

Flexible working hours

Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing events and activities.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet targets.
• Understanding of activities and their benefits to residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a weekly program of activities for the Activity Group.
• Work creatively and autonomously in executing activities.
• Promote dignity and independence of residents.

Skills

Flexible approach to work

Good Communication Skills

Ability to innovate

Ability to interact with others at all levels

Job description

Overview

Activities Co-Ordiantor - The Grange Care Centre

20hours available

Are you an experienced a creative and inventive person who enjoys organising events and activities?
Do you have a proven background in activities?
We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated Activities coordinator to meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

Role and Reporting

You will be the joining and established team and working for St Philips Care.

Job Role: Reporting to our Care Centre Manager the activities Coordinator must effectively plan and run a weekly program of activities for Activity Group members. They must be always innovative and enthusiastic and have the innate ability to think outside of the box. They must have the desire to work with some degree of autonomy in both the planning and execution of the activities.

About the Employer

We are built on the back of highly successful foundations, St Philips care, has been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK’ by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards

Benefits

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• 4-weekly pay periods
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• E - Learning incentive scheme
• Paid holiday
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
• The chance to change lives
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.

Candidates Must Have

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to interact with others at all levels
• Good forward planning and a methodical approach to work
• Ability to innovate
• Be able to work within a budget as set out by the Home manager
• Have a good understanding of the activities and their benefits to the residents

Desirable Attributes

• Some Knowledge of Dementia Care
• Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting.