Activities Co-Ordinator

Bramley Health; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care provider as an Activities Co-ordinator at a vibrant care home, where your creativity will enrich the lives of residents. You'll have the opportunity to design and implement engaging activities, fostering community connections and ensuring meaningful engagement. This role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to inspire joy and connection, this position is for you.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement

Retail and travel discounts

Wellness support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care environment is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and form therapeutic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centred activities for residents.
• Collaborate with families and staff to tailor activities.
• Lead group sessions and provide one-on-one engagement.

Skills

Experience in a care environment

Facilitating or co-facilitating groups

Recreational activities

Effective communication

Building positive therapeutic relationships

IT skills

Driving experience on UK roads

Education

Good secondary education to GCSE level

NVQ trained to level 2 or 3

Job description

Ready to be a vital part of a dynamic care environment? Join us at Glenhurst Lodge as our activities co-ordinator and ignite joy in the lives of our residents. You'll coordinate engaging activities, foster community connections, and make a big difference to the lives of our service users.

About The Activities Co-ordinator Role

Glenhurst Lodge is a 22 bedded care home for male service users with a variation of mental health requirements.

As our activities co-ordinator, you'll play a crucial role in planning and implementing our vibrant activities program. From group sessions to community outings, your creativity and enthusiasm will make a difference in the lives of our residents. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with our care team, maintain records, and ensure meaningful engagement for all.

Key Responsibilities Of The Activities Co-ordinator Role Will Include

• Develop and implement a person-centred activities program for our residents.
• Ensure programme includes activities that are fun, educational and engaging.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to tailor activities to individual needs.
• Lead group sessions and provide one-on-one engagement opportunities.
• Foster community relationships to arrange special events and outings.
• Ensure safety and security during community trips and activities.
• To act as an escort in conjunction with another member of staff, for patients who require two escorts when going out in the community (considered as the second staff member during these occasions)
  
  

About You

Experience and skillset:

• Experience of working in a care environment
• Experience facilitating or co-facilitating groups
• Experience in recreational activities
• Commitment to promoting the needs of people with mental health problems and their carers
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users
• Great understanding of IT (capable with computers / phones etc.)
• (Desirable) Experience driving on UK roads (2+ years)
• (Desirable) Willingness to drive a variety of different size vehicles
  
  

Qualifications And Certifications

• Full, clean driving license
• Good secondary education to GCSE level
• (Desirable) NVQ trained to either level 2 or 3
  
  

About Us

Bramley Health is a leading provider of specialist health and social care services in South London and the South East. We focus on supporting individuals with complex needs to live fulfilling lives through outcome-focused care pathways.

We are committed to providing a fulfilling working environment that encourages personal and professional development. Employees at Bramley Health are expected to demonstrate and deliver the highest standards of care, treatment, intervention, and education. We strive to support this by fostering a culture of transparency, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.

Employee Benefits

Joining our team means access to training and development opportunities, career advancement, retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and much more.

Ready to make a difference as an activities co-ordinator? Apply now and join us in enriching the lives of our residents at Glenhurst Lodge!