Activities Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Broadford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social care is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role focuses on providing essential support and engagement for older residents, ensuring their daily activities are meaningful and tailored to their needs. Candidates must possess a genuine interest in working with the elderly and be motivated to create a positive impact through planned activities. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this organization fosters a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we care for.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with older adults and engaging them in activities.
• Ability to support care staff in meeting residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential activities and cognitive stimulation for residents.
• Assist with daily living tasks in a residential care setting.

Skills

Engagement with residents

Cognitive stimulation activities

Daily living assistance

Education

Relevant training in health and social care

Job description

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Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

This post is responsible for providing essential activities, exercise, engagement, and cognitive stimulation for our residents.

As part of the care team, you will help with activities of daily living and support care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting, as required by legislation.

Applicants should have an interest in working with the older adult age group, be motivated to engage with residents in daily activities, and offer meaningful, individually planned activities that meet the needs of all residents.

Driving license is essential for this post.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake relevant training.

For more details, please refer to the job description.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We strive to foster a positive culture supported by our NHS and Social Care values:

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty, and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. The advert and employment contract will reflect the new hours. Some service areas may require temporary additional hours until rosters are adjusted. For questions, contact the Recruiting Board.