Activities Co-ordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Arundel; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend £1000

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust in Arundel is seeking a Bank Activities Co-ordinator to plan and deliver an engaging programme of events for residents in our Grade II listed castle care home. You’ll tailor activities to individual needs, promote independence and ensure everyone enjoys meaningful moments each day.

You’ll work with a friendly team, involve the local community, and help create a warm, stimulating atmosphere. Bank shifts cover annual leave and sickness, with rate £13.67 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating, organising and delivering events or working with elderly residents.
• Ability to tailor activities to individual needs and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a programme of activities for residents.
• Engage residents individually and in groups to promote independence and well-being.
• Work with care home team to encourage participation and recruitment of volunteers.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Community engagement

Organising activities

Job description

Bank Activities Co-Ordinator

Location: Arundel

Pay rate: £13.67ph

Contracted hours: Bank shifts to cover annual leave, sickness etc

Overview

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs.

Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Set in a beautiful Grade II listed castle, our unique care home has been designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents, to promote a feeling of warmth and a sense of tranquility. St Wilfrid's Priory Care Home specialises in residential and respite care.

Benefits

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis.

You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.