Activities Co-ordinator

HC-One; Penrith; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator for a full-time, fixed-term role. In this position, you will plan and implement engaging activities for our residents, helping them connect socially and enhancing their overall wellbeing. The role demands a compassionate individual with experience working with vulnerable groups. You will have the chance to impact lives positively by introducing creative and enjoyable activities, contributing to a supportive community atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Colleague discounts

GP online service

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and recognition programs

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals, particularly developing activity programs.
• Ability to manage time effectively and communicate kindly with residents.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering activities for residents.
• Organising fundraising events with the Home Manager.
• Ensuring the wellbeing of residents and promoting social interaction.

Skills

Planning skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Positive energy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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About The Role

Please note that this is a fixed term role for six months, working on a full-time basis - 30 hours per week.

About The Role

Please note that this is a fixed term role for six months, working on a full-time basis - 30 hours per week.

In your role as an Activities Co-ordinator at HC-One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches up on every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

About You

As an Activities Co-ordinator this will mean planning and implementing the kinds of activities that will delight our Residents. Not to mention helping the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events. And, whether you’re giving our Residents the confidence to socialise more effectively, working on a new activity idea based on Residents’ hobbies, or getting the rest of the care home team involved - you’ll do so with a sense of kindness above all else.

HC-One are looking for someone with a background working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll have great planning, organisational and IT skills and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About The Company

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Home Administrator we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Hourly rate is s ubject to experience and qualifications.
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
  
  

We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

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