Activities Co-ordinator

Methodist Homes; Bedford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a compassionate and proactive Activities Co-ordinator to join their team at Anjulita Court in Bedford. This part-time role focuses on providing engaging activities for residents, making a positive impact on their well-being. The position offers a supportive environment with ample growth and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Access to training courses and qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing resources

Free uniform and DBS check

Qualifications

• Ability to design and facilitate group activities.
• Kind and caring nature.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a programme of activities linked to care plans.
• Maintain and promote stimulating activities for residents.
• Work alongside the senior team to identify social needs.

Skills

Proactivity

Warmth and compassion

Teamwork

Job description

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Activities Co-ordinator based at Anjulita Court, Bedford

Available Hours:

Permanent - Part Time - 30 hours

Salary £12.74 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As an Activities Co-ordinator at MHA you will join our team and work within the Home to provide activity opportunities for our residents.

Duties will be varied and include working in conjunction with the senior team to plan and run a programme of activities for the residents linked to assessed social needs identified in care plans whilst also maintaining and promoting activities that older people enjoy and find stimulating. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Anjulita Court care home in Bedford

Finding the right care home can be a difficult journey for any family. But your local team at MHAs Anjulita Court care home in Bedford will be here every step of the way.

Join us and You will quickly see why people say we feel like a second family. You will understand that our team simply will not compromise in the quality of their
support. You will see our home is made to enhance the comfort and independence of older people. And You will feel the charitable ethos, along with the spirituality and warmth that flows through every MHA home.

Above all, we hope You will see how the support and surroundings of Anjulita Court care home in Bedford could welcome a new lease of life for those we care for with wellbeing, friendship and respect at its heart.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

We are looking for a proactive and forward thinking Activities Coordinator to join our team to work within the Home to provide activity opportunities for our residents. Your ability to design and facilitate group activities is essential. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent Acquisition Team.