Activities Co-Ordinator

Dovehaven Care Homes; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator to create and implement engaging activities for residents. The role involves working closely with residents to enhance their social and recreational experiences, promoting their wellbeing and independence. This full-time position requires a caring and organized individual, ready to contribute to a positive environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Free Parking

Cost of DBS check

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training via Dovehaven Training Academy

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Design and organize social and recreational activities.
• Consult with residents to identify interests.
• Plan activities for physical and mental wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work 5 days a week from 9am to 4.30pm.
• Support activity delivery for residents.
• Enhance residents' lives through activities.

Skills

Caring

Organizational Skills

Enthusiasm

Education

Experience in similar settings

Job description

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Base pay range

Dovehaven Care Homes is recruiting an Activities Co-ordinator at Avonleigh Gardens, Clyde Street, Oldham. The role requires working 5 days a week from 9am to 4.30pm, totaling 35 hours, with alternate weekend availability. Avonleigh Gardens caters to up to 59 residents, promoting independence, dignity, and respect through positive risk-taking and empowerment.

About the role:

We seek a caring, enthusiastic, and organized Activities Coordinator to design and organize social and recreational activities both in and outside the home. You will consult with residents to identify their interests, generate enthusiasm, and support activity delivery. You will also plan and implement activities to support residents' physical and mental wellbeing. Experience in similar settings, especially with diverse needs, is preferred. You will work as part of a team committed to enhancing residents' lives.

In return, we offer:

• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Free Parking
• Cost of DBS check
• Comprehensive induction
• Ongoing training via Dovehaven Training Academy
• Uniform provided

As part of our recruitment process, you will need to complete an Enhanced DBS check. You can review the code of conduct here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care