Activities Co-Ordinator

NHS; Sunningdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Sunningdale seeks an Activities Co-Ordinator to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. This role involves planning and facilitating activities tailored to residents' interests and requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. If you are passionate about improving the lives of the elderly, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Passion for working with the elderly is a must.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and facilitate a range of activities for residents.
• Work closely with the care team to tailor activities to residents' preferences.
• Ensure residents are making the most of every day through engaging activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning abilities

Passion for working with the elderly

Education

Relevant qualification in art, music, drama or related field

Job description

The role of Activities Co-Ordinator at Aria Healthcare's Dormy House in Sunningdale, Berkshire is an exciting opportunity to enhance the lives of residents through engaging and stimulating activities. The home is a highly-rated 88-bed residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care facility, and the successful candidate will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the well-being and quality of life for the residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Activities Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for planning, organizing and facilitating a range of activities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of the residents. This includes arts, crafts, music, games, outings and other forms of entertainment and engagement. You will work closely with the care team to understand the residents' preferences and tailor the activities accordingly. The role requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a genuine passion for improving the lives of the elderly and vulnerable.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a respected provider of high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care services. They operate several care homes across the UK, each with a focus on delivering person-centred care and creating a warm, comfortable and enriching environment for their residents. Aria Healthcare is committed to investing in their staff, offering a range of benefits and development opportunities to support their growth and job satisfaction.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• 88 Bedded Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• Rated 9.3 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to enlighten our residents’ lives with activities that will be fun and stimulating! The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Lead is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about. If this is you whether you come from a care background or not, it would be great to hear from you!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• While previous experience in a care setting or activities coordination role would be advantageous, it is not essential. The key requirements are a passion for working with the elderly, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to plan and deliver engaging activities. A relevant qualification in art, music, drama or a related field would be desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.