Activities Co-ordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Holid­

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Access to our Employee Assistance Prog

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

The Meadows Care Home in Didcot, Oxfordshire, part of OSJCT Group, is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator. You will plan and deliver engaging activities for residents, tailored to individual needs and designed to promote independence.

You will work 37 hours per week, 8:30am–5:00pm with alternate weekends, earning £14.18 per hour with weekend enhancements. You’ll collaborate with staff and the local community to enrich residents’ lives.

Qualifications

• Experience creating, organizing and delivering events or activities for elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an ongoing programme of activities and events for residents.
• Engage residents to understand their interests and tailor activities to individual needs.
• Encourage involvement from staff, relatives and the local community.

Job description

Activities Co-Ordinator

Location: The Meadows Care Home, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £14.18 Per Hour (Weekend Enhancement Available)

Contracted Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Shift Pattern: 8:30am -5:00pm(Working Alternate Weekends)

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 quiet and residential street in near to Didcot town centre lies The Meadows. The home offers compassionate, individualised residential, respite, early-stage dementia and nursing care for up to 68 residents in a welcoming, friendly and cosy environment.

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.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.

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