Activities Co-ordinator

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to join their team at Bourne House Nursing Home. The role entails organizing engaging activities to enhance the residents' quality of life. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a passion for working with the elderly within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role such as activities coordination would be an advantage.
• Ability to enhance the well-being of elderly residents.
• Empathy and respect for diverse cultures and beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate activities for residents.
• Work closely with the care team to meet individual needs.
• Document and report on activities' impact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Communication

Education

Experience in activities coordination or leisure and recreation

Job description

The Activities Co-ordinator role at Bourne House Nursing Home is a part-time position (22.5 hours per week) responsible for coordinating and delivering a range of engaging activities to the residents. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and a passion for improving the well-being and quality of life for the residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating a variety of activities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of the residents. This may include social events, outings, arts and crafts, music therapy, and other stimulating experiences. You will work closely with the care team to ensure that each resident's individual needs are met, and you will be responsible for documenting and reporting on the activities and their impact. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a creative mindset, and a genuine desire to enrich the lives of the residents.

About us

Bourne House Nursing Home is a 40-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Surbiton, Surrey. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated by residents and their families on Carehome.co.uk. Olympus Opco Ltd, the parent company, is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting its employees through various benefits and recognition programs.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• 40 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 10 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Part time (22.5 hours per week)

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

The key ingredients to being a successful Wellbeing Coordinator is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but relevant experience in a similar role, such as activities coordination or leisure and recreation, would be an advantage. The successful candidate should have a passion for working with the elderly and a genuine desire to enhance the well-being and quality of life for the residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.