Activities Co-ordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Holl.

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust in Cheltenham is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver a dynamic activities programme for residents, promoting independence and social engagement.

You will design group and one-to-one activities, getting to know residents and their interests, and work with a friendly team to bring warmth and ongoing stimulation to daily life in the home.

Qualifications

• Experience creating, organizing and delivering events or activities.
• Experience working with elderly people in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an ongoing programme of activities and events for residents.
• Engage residents to understand their interests and tailor activities to meet needs.

Job description

Activities Co-Ordinator

Location Cheltenham - Windosr Street

Pay rate £13.67

Contracted hours 36 a week

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.

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 live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

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

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• 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.