Activities Co-ordinator

Nazareth; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS / PVG disclosure paid

Induction and ongoing learning

Wellbeing - EAP for employees

Blue Light Card access

National Living Wage for 18–22

Job summary

Nazareth in the United Kingdom is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to plan and deliver a structured daily programme of activities for residents. You will create engaging sessions across lounges, garden, dining room and one-to-one activities.

Working under the General Manager, you will tailor activities to individual interests, promoting wellbeing, social interaction, and safe, enjoyable experiences for all residents in the home.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating activities for residents in care settings.
• Patience and kindness with strong planning and organisational skills.
• S/NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (Adults) or equivalent, working toward Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a varied daily activity programme for residents across all areas of the home.
• Work under the General Manager to meet residents' social needs.
• Promote health and safety during activity sessions.
• Develop and maintain links with Residents and their visitors.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting opportunity has come up in our care home for an Activities Co-ordinator. The main responsibility of this role is to provide a structured varied daily programme of activities for our residents.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Working under the direction of the General Manager to ensure that the social need of individual residents are met
• Ensure that activities are carried out in all areas of the home i.e. the lounges on all floors, the garden, dining room, bedrooms for one to one, and walks outside the home
• Provide an environment where residents have the opportunity to pursue activities of their choice and range of abilities and which help to retain abilities
• Promote health and safety by ensuring that residents physical needs are understood and met throughout the activity sessions
• Develop and maintain links with Residents and their visitor

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

As a Activities Co-ordinator this will mean planning and implementing the kinds of activities that will delight our residents. You enriching the lives of our residents and helping them stay physically and mentally active. This is a fun and immensely rewarding role that promotes socialising and enhances wellbeing, playing a major part in our residents’ engagement and happiness.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about making people happy, you will be the sort of person who likes to get to know people so that activities can be personalised. Parts of this role will be challenging so it is vital that you are patient and kind. You’ll have great planning, organisational and IT skills and be able to manage your time effectively.

It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent working towards level 3.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate