Activities Co-ordinator

HC-One Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities and events. The role emphasizes kindness and creativity while planning activities that cater to the unique stories of each resident. Full training is provided, along with an array of benefits supporting well-being and career development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during long shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable individuals and developing activity programmes is essential.
• Positive energy and ability to engage with people are crucial.
• IT skills and considerate communication with residents and colleagues are needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for residents.
• Assist the Home Manager with fundraising events.
• Encourage residents to socialize and develop activities based on their hobbies.

Skills

Planning

Organizational

Communication

Job description

About The Role

In your role as an Activities Co-ordinator at HC-One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person working here understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories to tell. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will plan and implement activities that delight our Residents. You will assist the Home Manager in organizing fundraising events. Whether you're encouraging Residents to socialize, developing new activity ideas based on their hobbies, or involving the care team, your approach will always be rooted in kindness.

We seek someone with experience working with vulnerable individuals, ideally in developing activity programmes. Your positive energy, ability to get along with people, planning, organizational, and IT skills are essential. Communication with Residents and colleagues should always be considerate and kind.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All staff will attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training. You should be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately.

We provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn. In return, you will benefit from a wide range of benefits supporting your well-being and career development, including:

• Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible pay access.
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications.
• GP online service for round-the-clock consultations.
• Learning from experienced colleagues within a supportive team.
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support.
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• Refer a friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral.

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.