Activities Co-ordinator

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Stockport; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Stockport is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance residents' wellbeing through engaging activities. The role involves creating personalized programs, building relationships with residents and families, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates will be energetic, communicative, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Free face-to-face counselling

Employee recognition awards

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Free eye tests

Cashback card for savings

Wellbeing portal access

Seasonal events and competitions

Refer a friend scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with residents with dementia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate residents to participate in meaningful engagements.
• Assist in assessing residents' needs and developing care plans.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Job description

Activities Coordinator 40 Hrs per week

Hilltop Court Care Home, Stockport, SK4 1RD

Harbour Healthcare

£12.50 per hr

Magic Moments/Activities Coordinator

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Activities Team. We believe in living life to the full. That’s why we are passionate about supporting residents to participate in vibrant, stimulating activities. We call them: ‘Magic Moments’. Our activities programme encourages all-round wellbeing with a range of vibrant interactions to stimulate the Mind, Body and Soul. The Activities Team is key to helping our residents lead fulfilling lives, ensuring their interests and needs are met, while accommodating varying levels of physical and mental ability. Part of your role as a Coordinator will involve getting to know our residents and their families to create personalized activities programmes focused on boosting wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will:

• Inspire and motivate residents to participate in meaningful engagements.
• Assist in assessing residents' needs through meetings with residents, team members, and families.
• Build relationships with residents and families to gather life story information and develop/update care plans and activities accordingly.
• Spend individual time with residents, care staff, and relatives to create personalized activities that reflect their interests and hobbies.
• Support stimulation for residents through a varied activities programme including music, exercise, arts & crafts.
• Be creative in developing activities that go beyond the typical programme.
• Help develop community links with local groups and organize trips and excursions to involve residents outside the Home.
• Support the rollout of the Magic Moments initiatives and encourage team participation.
• Complete activity documentation via digital and written methods.

To succeed, you will be:

• Confident delivering group and 1-to-1 activities.
• A team player who engages well with others.
• A strong communicator.
• Genuinely interested in promoting independence and lifestyle opportunities for the elderly.
• Energetic, hardworking, and adaptable.
• Knowledgeable of basic IT skills.
• Passionate about providing excellent service and making a difference.
• A positive, humorous person with an optimistic outlook.

We would love to meet you—come and join the Harbour Team!

Benefits of working for Harbour include:

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment, and more.
• Free face-to-face counselling for you and your family.
• Staff recognition awards and monthly 'Employee of the Month' vouchers.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses.
• Cashback card for savings at major brands.
• Wellbeing portal with free meditation series, podcasts, virtual events, mental health support, workout plans, and digital gym classes.
• Seasonal events, competitions, and incentives.
• Refer a friend scheme earning up to £250.
• On-site parking.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with residents with dementia.
• Show genuine interest in residents.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively within the Activities Team.
• Be able to motivate participation.
• Have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Build residents' self-esteem.
• Stay informed about new activities.

• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory and developmental training.
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, visitors, and professional agencies.
• Practice and promote safe working practices.

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS disclosure, the cost of which will be covered by the applicant.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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