Activities Co-ordinator

OakRay Care Group; Fordingbridge; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home in Fordingbridge seeks an experienced Activities Co-ordinator to enhance resident engagement through tailored activities. The role involves creating a stimulating environment, organising events, and understanding individual needs, particularly for those with dementia.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of Dementia is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and promote engaging activities for residents.
• Organise outings and fundraising events.
• Ensure risk assessments for activities.

Skills

Dementia Knowledge

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Activities Co-ordinator to join our Glynn Court Care Home in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.

Glynn Court Care Home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 31 people over the age of 65, some of whom are living with dementia or physical health needs.

Main duties of our Activities Co-ordinator include:

1. To create an atmosphere where our residents are stimulated and engaged
2. To promote a culture where activities enhance the well-being of our residents
3. To understand the need to have person-centred activities alongside group activities
4. To understand each resident’s activity requirements and wishes through research, assessment, and observation
5. To produce a varied program based on these findings
6. To source appropriate materials that would be beneficial to the activity program
7. To incorporate activities which are dementia friendly
8. To organise theme and fund-raising events as required
9. To organise outings for our residents
10. To ensure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outings

A competitive salary of £12.50 an hour is offered. This role is for 24 hours a week, over 4-5 days.

You must be in or recently been in a similar role, as it is essential you have knowledge and experience of Dementia.

If you have the necessary experience and are interested in this exciting role and would like to join our friendly team, please complete your details below and submit your CV.

The recruitment process has a minimum of two stages: stage one is completing page one of the application form. Based on this, a decision will be made whether to proceed to stage two, which is the full application form.

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Quality Care You Can Trust

• We genuinely care and put our people first
• We provide a safe environment that is compassionate and sincere
• We are honest and have the courage to admit our mistakes
• We will be bold and implement positive change
• We will always help each other to be our best

Testimonials:

"The staff and management couldn't try any harder. They are caring, cheerful, and helpful. I am happy for my mum to call Little Hayes her home".

"Wonderful caring staff. My mother-in-law had gone from someone looking near death to someone who looked really well in just 4 weeks".

"The care shown at Glynn Court is wonderful, I hope when my time comes, that I'm treated with the same kindness, compassion & respect, thank you all".