Activities Co-Ordinator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Millom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Supportive environment

Learn while you earn

Full training

Paid induction

Flexible hours

Refer a friend bonus £100

Pension scheme

Job summary

St Philips Care is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to design and deliver a weekly activities program for residents at Kirksanton Care Centre. The role emphasizes creativity, dignity, and promoting independence while working within the home’s budget.

Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, you will drive activity planning with enthusiasm and autonomy. A background in activities and dementia understanding is advantageous for engaging service users effectively.

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to interact with others at all levels.
• Good forward planning and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to innovate.
• Be able to work within a budget as set out by the home manager.
• Have a good understanding of the activities and their benefits to the residents.
• Some Knowledge of Dementia Care.
• Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a weekly program of activities for Activity Group members, staying innovative and enthusiastic.
• Work with some autonomy in planning and execution of activities.
• Support residents to promote independence and dignity.

Skills

Flexible approach

Prioritise workload

Interacting with others

Forward planning

Innovate

Budget management

Understanding activities/benefits

Dementia care awareness

Confidential setting

Job description

Activities Co-ordinator at Kirksanton Care Centre

25 hours per week

Are you an experienced a creative and inventive person who enjoys organising events and activities? Do you have a proven background in activities? We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated Activities coordinator to meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

You will be the joining and established team and working for St Philips Care.

We are built on the back of highly successful foundations, St Philips care, has been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK 'and ‘The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK’ by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards

Job Role:

Reporting to our Care Centre Manager the activities Coordinator must effectively plan and run a weekly program of activities for Activity Group members. They must be always innovative and enthusiastic and have the innate ability to think outside of the box. They must have the desire to work with some degree of autonomy in both the planning and execution of the activities.

Candidates Must Have

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to interact with others at all levels
• Good forward planning and a methodical approach to work
• Ability to innovate
• Be able to work within a budget as set out by the home manager
• Have a good understanding of the activities and their benefits to the residents
• Some Knowledge of Dementia Care
• Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting.

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• Health Assured Free Support -Employee Assistance Program to support with physical, mental and financial issues
• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shiftsFlexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
• The chance to change lives
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.