Activities Co-ordinator

Wheatlands Care Home; Bonnybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream

Wellbeing Support

Colleague recognition scheme

Personal development and career growth

Blue Light Card access

Refer-a-friend bonus

PVG application paid

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Job summary

BCG is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator to plan, create and deliver the home's leisure and wellness programme, tailoring activities to each resident's needs and interests. You will lead efforts to ensure a diverse range of engaging activities, spend time with residents to understand their preferences, and deliver person-centred care that enhances wellbeing.

Weekend availability is advantageous. Successful candidates will join a supportive team and have opportunity for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in care or activities coordination is desirable.
• Strong planning and people skills.
• PVG check and right to work in the UK are required or anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the planning, creation, and delivery of the home’s leisure and wellness programme.
• Lead efforts to ensure a programme of individual activities is available to residents.
• Spend time getting to know residents and tailor activities to deliver person-centred care.
• Support the team and contribute to a positive, engaging community.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer literacy

Job description

About the Role:

Make a rewarding difference in people's lives every day with BCG.

Whether you are new to the care sector or have experience, working within a BCG care home can be incredibly fulfilling. As an Activities Co-Ordinator, you will coordinate and support the planning, creation, and delivery of the home’s leisure and wellness programme. This programme aims to encourage residents to participate in a wide range of engaging activities and hobbies. You will lead efforts to ensure a programme of individual activities is available to enhance the lives and improve the wellbeing of our residents. You will spend time getting to know our residents and tailor activities and leisure pursuits to deliver the person-centred care that is of paramount importance to BCG.

About You:

It important that you have a genuine enthusiasm for the people we support. Being well-organised and able to demonstrate leadership qualities are strong attributes of the ideal candidate. Computer literacy, reading, writing, and clear communication are essential, along with a real interest in wellness and active aging for the people living in our care. Weekend availability is advantageous.

Successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check and must be authorised to work in the UK.

What BCG Offers:

• Company Pension Scheme.
• Colleague Discounts - access to hundreds of offers and discounts through our award winning Colleague Rewards Platform.
• WageStream – Financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as your need it.
• Wellbeing Support - Free of charge access to an independent and confidential Colleague Assistant Programme, covering physical, mental, and financial support.
• Colleague recognition scheme.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
• Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Paid enhanced PVG application.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniform provided.

Join us at BCG, where your dedication and passion will be highly valued, and become part of a supportive, rewarding community that delivers Care that Makes the Difference.

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