Activities Co-ordinator

Langford View; Bicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create and deliver engaging activities for elderly residents. You will play a crucial role in enhancing their quality of life while working in a supportive, caring environment. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

My Rewards programme

Qualifications

• Experience creating and delivering events and activities.
• Confidence in engaging with elderly residents.
• Ability to work with community and encourage participation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a variety of activities for residents.
• Engage with residents to tailor activities to their interests.
• Encourage community involvement and participation in events.

Skills

Event planning

Engagement with elderly people

Communication

Education

Experience in residential care setting

Job description

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Location: Langford View, Bicester, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £13.19 per hour

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 08:30-16:30

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

At Langford View, we offer specialist and high-quality residential, nursing, early-stage dementia, and respite care for up to 60 residents in a calm, friendly, and comfortable environment.

AND IN RETURN

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 operate. We offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training, and development opportunities.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £[amount] for every successful recommendation
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants, and much more

ABOUT YOU

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

You’ll be comfortable 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 organize.