Activities Co-ordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Chippenham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit care provider is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator in Chippenham. The role involves creating engaging activities for elderly residents, promoting their independence and enhancing community involvement. The position offers competitive remuneration and numerous benefits, including 28 days holiday and a refer-a-friend scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Discounts via Blue Light Card and “My Rewards”

Qualifications

• Experienced in creating and delivering events and activities.
• Comfortable engaging with elderly residents.
• Able to work collaboratively with community and family.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a programme of activities for residents.
• Engage residents to understand their interests and promote independence.
• Encourage participation from team members, relatives, and friends.

Skills

Engagement with residents

Community interaction

Event organisation

Job description

Activities Co-Ordinator

Location: Chippenham

Pay rate £12.82

Contracted hours: 36.50 To include every other weekend as part of your working Rota

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.

Situated in a quaint area close to the historical town of Chippenham, a flourishing Wiltshire town is Seymour House, where a happy and homely atmosphere welcomes you as you arrive. The home provides superb, compassionate and personal respite and residential for its 42 residents.

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. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

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.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

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