Activities Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of residents at their care home. In this rewarding role, you will design and facilitate engaging activities that cater to the social needs of older adults, ensuring they enjoy stimulating experiences. Join a supportive team that values compassion and teamwork, where your contributions will truly make a difference. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and development, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a nurturing environment. If you are proactive and caring, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing resources

Recommend a friend scheme

Family friendly policies

Free uniform and DBS check

Qualifications

• Proactive and forward-thinking with experience in designing group activities.
• Warm, caring nature with strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a program of activities linked to residents' social needs.
• Facilitate engaging activities that stimulate and entertain older people.

Skills

Group Activity Design

Teamwork

Compassionate Care

Initiative

Education

Relevant Experience in Care or Activities Coordination

Job description

Activities Co-ordinator based at Glen Rosa, Ilkley

Available Hours: Permanent - Part Time - 15 hours per week

Salary: £12.90 per hour

Please note: We are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home.

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company that cares for its staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork while also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of, where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role:

As an Activities Coordinator at MHA, you will join our team and work within the Home to provide activity opportunities for our residents. Duties will be varied and include working in conjunction with the senior team to plan and run a programme of activities for the residents linked to assessed social needs identified in care plans while also maintaining and promoting activities that older people enjoy and find stimulating. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference.

About the home:

Finding the right care home can be one of life’s most important decisions. But with the practical advice and support of your local team at MHA's Glen Rosa care home in Ilkley, you can make your choice with confidence. Join us and you will quickly see why people say we feel like a second family. You will understand that our team simply will not compromise on the quality of their support. You will see our home is made to enhance the comfort and independence of older people. And you will feel the charitable ethos, along with the warmth and reassurance that flows from our foundations in the Methodist faith.

Above all, we hope you will see how the support and surroundings of Glen Rosa care home in Ilkley could welcome a new lease of life for those we care for with spirituality, friendship, and respect at its heart.

About you:

We are looking for a proactive and forward-thinking Activities Coordinator to join our team to work within the Home to provide activity opportunities for our residents. Your ability to design and facilitate group activities is essential. You will have a kind, warm, and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture, and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer, we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.