Activities Co-ordinator

Sterling Cross Ltd; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home in Surrey as an Activities Co-ordinator. You'll plan and implement engaging activities for residents, fostering community relationships and ensuring their safety. Ideal for those with a passion for making a difference in elderly care.

Benefits

Full training & development

Access to wellbeing & support tools

Range of retail discounts

Unlimited referrals to ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role & setting (elderly care).
• Knowledge in dementia & related healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Devise fun, imaginative and motivational activities.
• Organise special events and outings.
• Ensure safety and security of residents during all activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Creativity

Education

Experience in elderly care

Knowledge in dementia

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing individual to join a leading Surrey care home as an Activities Co-ordinator.

You will play a vital role in planning and implementing a fantastic activities programme for residents within this luxury, purpose-built care home.

As an Activities Co-ordinator you will:

• Devise fun, imaginative and motivational activities
• Spend time getting to know residents to create tailored activity programmes
• Foster community relationships
• Organise special events and outings
• Ensure safety and security of residents during all activities

There is an Activities Assistant who will support you in your role.

Due to the nature of the role an empathetic attitude is paramount, and you will be able to tailor activities to suit all residents, whether group-led or one-to-one.

If you are interested in making a difference whilst working in a fun, engaging role we would love to hear from you!

Person specification:

• (Essential) Experience in a similar role & setting (elderly care)
• (Essential) Knowledge in dementia & related healthcare needs
• (Essential) Approachable, friendly with a positive attitude

Benefits/enhancements include:

• Full training & development
• Access to wellbeing & support tools
• Range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals to ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
+ much more.