Activities Co-ordinator

Chilterns Court Care Centre; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care facility in Henley-on-Thames seeks an Activities Coordinator to create and lead enriching programs for elderly residents. Responsibilities include engaging residents, understanding their individual interests, and fostering community connections. A welcoming and supportive environment is emphasized, alongside competitive pay and generous benefits. This role is vital for enhancing the quality of life for residents through enjoyable activities and events.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in creating, organising and delivering events and activities.
• Confidence in engaging with elderly residents.
• Ability to encourage involvement from community and family.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging activities for residents.
• Understand residents' interests and needs.
• Encourage community and family participation in activities.

Skills

Event organising

Engagement with elderly people

Community involvement

Job description

Activities Co-ordinator

Activities Co-Ordinator

Location: Chilterns Court, Henley on Thames, RG9 2DR

Pay rate: £13.19 per hour ( NVQ and weekend enhancements available)

Contracted hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift times: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday 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 the charming town of Henley-on-Thames, Chilterns Court Care Centre offers first-class and compassionate residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to 64 residents in homely and comfortable surroundings.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, 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 £ 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.