Activities Co-Ordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 3%

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (full-time)

Fully funded training and development

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking an Activity Coordinator to plan and run rolling and individual activity programmes for residents in our residential homes. You will tailor activities to residents’ diverse interests, capabilities and cultures, encouraging participation and promoting social engagement.

With a warm, engaging manner, you will work closely with the Home Manager and community teams, accompany residents on outings where possible, and support fundraising and budgeting for activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Previous experience in activity coordination or similar role is preferred.
• Ability to engage a diverse resident group with different interests and cultures.
• Demonstrates compassion and a person-centered approach to residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run rolling and individual activity programmes for residents.
• Provide activities that suit residents' differing tastes, abilities and cultures.
• Encourage residents to keep hobbies and try new activities.
• Promote socialising within the home and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Encourage colleagues, relatives and friends to take part in activities with residents.
• Work with the Home Manager and wider community teams.
• Accompany residents to offsite activities where possible.
• Help raise funds through creative initiatives.
• Budget for entertainment, materials and outings.
• Keep the home supportive, caring and safe, protecting residents' dignity and individuality.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexible & adaptable

Works well under pressure

Respect for others

Job description

This post sits within Akari Care Limited's residential homes for older people, working alongside the Home Manager and community teams. The core of the work is planning rolling and individual activity programmes that suit residents' varied interests, abilities and cultures, and encouraging them to keep their hobbies or try new ones. The role also involves accompanying residents on outings where possible and raising funds and budgeting for activities.

What the job involves

• Plan and run rolling and individual activity programmes for residents
• Provide activities that suit residents' differing tastes, abilities and cultures
• Encourage residents to keep existing hobbies and try new activities
• Promote socialising within the home and promote diversity and inclusion
• Encourage colleagues, relatives and friends to take part in activities with residents
• Work with the Home Manager and wider community teams
• Accompany residents to offsite activities where possible
• Help raise funds through creative initiatives
• Budget for entertainment, materials and outings
• Keep the home supportive, caring and safe, protecting residents' dignity and individuality

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Previous experience in a similar type of role

Skills & knowledge

• A caring nature with a personal approach to everyone
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Works well under pressure without affecting those around them
• Respects everyone, treating others as they would wish to be treated

Other

• Warm, approachable and engaging manner
• Outgoing with an infectious personality
• Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents

What’s offered

• Pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave based on full-time hours, including bank holidays
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development, with support for personal development plans
• Opportunity to develop personally and professionally
• Engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included