Activities Co-Ordinator

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Stockport; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Stockport is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator. In this role, you will organise engaging activities for residents, ensuring they live fulfilled lives while promoting choice and independence. Join a supportive team dedicated to making every day better.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic people person who loves to bring fun.
• Creative thinker, on the lookout for new activities.
• Great at listening and understanding individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Organise individual activity plans based on people's unique goals.
• Foster community spirit through group activities.
• Support engagement in hobbies and local community.

Skills

Caring

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Position:Activities Co-Ordinator
Care home:Adswood Lodge
Location:Stockport, SK3 8HZ
Contract type:40 hours per week- Including weekends
Rate:£12.21 per hour

Are you an enthusiastic people person who loves to bring the fun? As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll organise and lead meaningful and entertaining activities for the people we support. You’ll play a key role in empowering them to live fulfilled and happy lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day. Join us as our newActivities Coordinator/Life Skills Coordinator at Adswood Lodge care home in Stockport.

About Exemplar Health Care

Adswood Lodge is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro disabilities including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.

We’re a brand new home, opened in April 2023, which means it’s an incredibly exciting time to join our growing team.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About the role

Our Activities Coordinators organise creative and fun activities for the people we support.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

organising individual activity plans based on people’s unique goals and interests

fostering community spirit through group activities

supporting people to maintain their current, and take up new, hobbies, interests and educational opportunities

assistingpeople to become more involved in their local community

celebrating national awareness days, holidays and individual/collective achievements

promoting choice, dignity and independence.

As part of our mission to make every day better, our high staffing levels give you the time to deliver truly person-centred activities, with a supportive team around you.

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Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’re also:

caring, kind and able to see the funny side of life

a creative thinker, always on the lookout for new activities and ideas

enthusiastic, encouraging and inclusive

a born organiser with a positive, can-do approach

great at listening and communicating

understanding of individual needs.

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes. We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects

access to wages before payday

retail and lifestyle discounts

free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility.

How to apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email [e-mail]

Please note,applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.

Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.

What's happening at Exemplar Health Care

A fantastic achievement to celebrate!

Last week, one of our residents made her own lunch - her first time cooking in three years ️

Taking that step has given her a real sense of pride, and it’s brilliant to see her confidence grow

Moments like this are what our care is all about - supporting people to achieve things that matter to them

Who better to talk about person-centred care than someone who experiences it every day?

Adam, one of our Service User Ambassadors, recently joined the induction at our brand new home, Leger Grove, to meet the new team and share his experiences of living in one of our care homes

He answered questions, shared insights, and helped our new colleagues understand just how important personalised care is - and how much of a difference they can make

A huge thank you to Adam for helping to shape the future of care at Leger Grove - and to our new team, who are full of enthusiasm and ready to make a real impact

Greenside Court - Exemplar Health Care

Friendships are an important part of every day life. They bring joy, laughter and support when we need it most

Recently, Alex moved to Maypole Grove to be nearer family, a move that she was nervous for.

In steps Abi ️

Abi is the home's Service User Ambassador, and was a huge support to Alex throughout the move. Now, they're inseparable!

"My friendship with Alex has changed me as a person. Her confidence and personality has already had an impact and had me doing things I never thought I would - such as singing on the karaoke at the social club!”

And Alex values their friendship just as much: "She's a good listener as well as a laugh to be around. It's lovely to have a friend like Abi."

We can't wait to see how their friendship blossoms

Tag your bestie below to celebrate National Best Friends Day

Dan brought the rainbow to Pride!

Wearing his brightest colours and biggest smile, Dan joined the local Pride parade and loved every minute of it

We’re proud to support people to live life their way - and to be part of events that matter to them.

Here’s to being proud of who you are, today and every day ️

Glory, Glory, Man United!

Residents at Bennett Court - Exemplar Health Care scored a goal with a special visit to Old Trafford, the iconic home of the Red Devils ️

In a behind the scenes tour they were taken from pitch side, to the trophy room, and everyone loved every moment soaking up the legendary atmosphere ️

Thanks to Manchester United for an unforgettable day.

A magical afternoon tea adventure with Acer Mews

Our very own Queen of Hearts headed to Manchester for a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Richmond Tea Rooms ️

Dressed to impress in her custom dress, she stepped right into Alice's world of wonderland and loved every moment.

Her smile said it all ️

Acer Mews - Exemplar Health Care

Congratulations are in order for the team at Willowbeck after recently achieving a 'Good' CQC rating

Our team provide exceptional care every day, and we're so proud that they achieved 'Good' in all areas

Willowbeck's Home Manager Amber shares:

“This is a reflection of the dedication and compassion shown by every member of the team.

“We’re committed to continuously improving and providing the best possible care for the people who live here.”

Here's to team Willowbeck - Exemplar Health Care

Read more https://www.exemplarhc.com/news/willowbeck-praised-person-centred-care-compassion-and-co-production-latest-cqc-report

Mel and Ricky’s dream day out

Greenside Court visited Wentworth Woodhouse for a Classic Car Show last week.

Mel and Ricky were in their element surrounded by amazing cars, they enjoyed lunch and an ice cream to top it off

But the best part? Mel had a lovely surprise spotting his son’s car, and saw some family and his old mechanic! Ricky also made a new friend – what a day

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.

Adswood Lodge is a short drive from junction 1 of the M60 and other major roads including Wellington Road S and Buxton Road.

There's limited parking at the front of the building. The main car park is accessed via Lorne Grove.

To get to the car park from the home, head west on Adswood Lane West towards Warren Road.

Turn right onto Shaw Road and then right onto Lorne Grove.

The car park is at the end of the street.

Public transport to Adswood Lodge

The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

Shaw Road South bus stop (stop ID: MANJATJT), which is accessed by bus 313.

Range Road bus stop (stop ID: MANJATJP), which is accessed by bus 374.

Bramhall Lane (Stop B) bus stop (stop ID: MANJMATG), which is accessed by buses 192, 199 skyline and 385.

There are two train stations in the local area.

Stockport - 0.8miles away (18 minute walk).

Davenport - 0.6 miles away (14 minute walk).