Activities Co-ordinator

HC-One Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a part-time Activities Co-ordinator to enhance the lives of residents in their care homes. The role involves planning engaging activities, fostering social interactions, and supporting fundraising efforts. Ideal candidates will possess a caring attitude, experience with vulnerable individuals, and strong organisational skills.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts of 8 hours or more

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers

Employee Assistance Programme for support

Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes.
• Positive energy and kindness are essential.
• Safeguarding awareness is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activities that delight our Residents.
• Helping the Home Manager organise fundraising events.
• Encouraging Residents to socialise more effectively.

Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to get along with people

Good IT skills

Effective time management

Kindness

Job description

About The Role

In your role as an Activities Co-ordinator at HC-One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person working here understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories to tell. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Note: This role is part-time, 21 hours/week, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activities that delight our Residents
• Helping the Home Manager organise fundraising events
• Encouraging Residents to socialise more effectively
• Developing activity ideas based on Residents' hobbies
• Involving the care home team in activities

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for someone with experience working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes. Your positive energy, ability to get along with people, planning and organisational skills, and kindness are essential. Good IT skills and effective time management are also important. You should communicate considerately and kindly with Residents and colleagues. Safeguarding awareness is crucial, including recognising signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and knowing how to report concerns.

Training and Benefits

We provide full training and a variety of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals during shifts of 8 hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusive working practices and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process to start your journey with us as soon as possible.