Activities Co-Ordinator

St Philips Care; Ditton Priors; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Ditton Priors is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to organize and implement engaging activities for service users. The role requires creativity, good communication, and the ability to prioritize workloads. Candidates with some knowledge of Dementia Care will be preferred. Join a supportive team committed to making a difference and enjoy a variety of benefits, including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible opportunities to fit around your life

Paid holiday

E-Learning incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to interact with others at all levels.
• Good forward planning and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a weekly program of activities.
• Work with a degree of autonomy in planning and execution.
• Be innovative and enthusiastic.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to innovate

Flexible approach to work

Job description

Overview

Activities Coordinator - Ditton Priors

Are you an experienced, creative and inventive person who enjoys organising events and activities? We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated Activities Coordinator to meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. You will be joining an established team and working for St Philips Care. We are built on the back of highly successful foundations; St Philips Care has been named ‘The most outstanding care group in the UK’ and ‘The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK’ by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Care Centre Manager and effectively plan and run a weekly program of activities for Activity Group members.
• Be innovative and enthusiastic, with the ability to think outside the box.
• Have the desire to work with some degree of autonomy in both the planning and execution of activities.

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• 4-weekly pay periods
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• E - Learning incentive scheme
• Paid holiday
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
• The chance to change lives
• Option to join the pensions scheme if not automatically enrolled

Candidate Requirements

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Good communication skills
• Ability to interact with others at all levels
• Good forward planning and a methodical approach to work
• Ability to innovate
• Be able to work within a budget as set out by the Home manager
• Have a good understanding of the activities and their benefits to the residents

Desirable Attributes

• Some knowledge of Dementia Care
• Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting