Activities Co-ordinator

HC One; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as an Activities Co-ordinator, where kindness is at the heart of everything you do. In this fulfilling role, you will create and implement activities that bring joy to Residents in a supportive care environment. Your positive energy and ability to connect with individuals will enhance their social interactions and overall well-being. With full training provided, this position offers a wonderful opportunity to give back and make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Enjoy a variety of perks and a commitment to your professional development in a nurturing workplace.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts over 8 hours

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Award-winning learning and development

GP online consultations

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in developing activity programmes for vulnerable individuals.
• Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for Residents.
• Organize fundraising events with the Home Manager.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are followed.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

IT skills

Communication

Kindness

Ability to work with vulnerable individuals

Education

Experience working with vulnerable individuals

Training in safeguarding

Job description

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 single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Please be aware this position is for Bank Hours.

As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will plan and implement activities that will delight our Residents. You will also help the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events. Whether you're giving our Residents the confidence to socialise more effectively, working on new activity ideas based on Residents' hobbies, or getting the rest of the care home team involved, you'll do so with a sense of kindness above all else.

HC-One is looking for someone with a background working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes. Beyond that, it's all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You'll have great planning, organisational and IT skills and be able to manage your time effectively. Whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; therefore, it is important that you can recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm, or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as an Activities Co-ordinator, we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more, a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 support for a range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer-a-friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

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