Activities Co-Ordinator

Prestwickcare; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding group of care homes is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Co-ordinator to enrich the lives of residents at Hadrian House. This role is pivotal in planning and organizing engaging activities that promote active daily living. You will work closely with residents, helping them pursue their hobbies and interests while ensuring their safety and well-being. If you have a passion for making a difference in a caring environment and enjoy working as part of a team, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a warm and welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in care.
• Team player with the ability to assist in daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in daily activity programs and promote stimulation.
• Organize entertainers and formulate individual social plans.

Skills

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Team player

Satisfactory DBS check

Job description

Prestwick Care, an expanding group of successful care homes in the North East, is now recruiting for an Activities Co-ordinator at Hadrian House. The successful Activities Co-ordinator will plan, organise, and co-ordinate activities for active daily living for each resident or group within our Care setting. The role will also involve assisting and supporting carers in developing activity plans and organising external outings.

Hadrian House is set in beautifully landscaped gardens within Wallsend. It provides a welcoming and homely environment for all its residents.

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Hadrian House

Skills Required:

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist Residents in all aspects of their daily activity programme
• Assist in the promotion of strategies to improve stimulation
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records
• Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home
• Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre to activities
• Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels of activity/outings
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any significant incident
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures
• Promote safe working practice within the Care Home
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home
• Organise entertainers as required in line with the needs of the residents
• Formulate individual social/life plans for each resident with support of the care team, relatives, and residents
• Support the home in fundraising for the residents' social activities beyond what is allocated by the company
• Produce appropriate marketing material with support of the Home Manager