Activities Co-Ordinator - Bank

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Millom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured support

Supportive environment

Learn while you earn

Full training

Paid induction

Flexible schedule

Rewards scheme

Refer a friend bonus £100

UK-wide family

Pension option

Job summary

St Philips Care is seeking an experienced Activities Coordinator to plan and run a weekly program for Activity Group members, promoting independence and dignity. The role requires creativity, enthusiasm and some autonomy in planning and execution of activities.

Candidates should demonstrate a flexible approach, budget awareness, and ability to interact with residents and staff at all levels. Training and support are provided to help you thrive in a friendly UK-wide team.

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to work.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to interact with others at all levels.
• Good forward planning and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to innovate.
• Be able to work within a budget as set out by the home manager.
• Have a good understanding of the activities and their benefits to the residents.
• Some Knowledge of Dementia Care.
• Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a weekly program of activities for Activity Group members.
• Maintain a creative and enthusiastic approach to engagement.
• Support dignity, independence and person-centred activities for service users.

Skills

Flexible approach

Prioritise workload

Interpersonal skills

Forward planning

Innovative thinking

Budget management

Dementia awareness

Confidential setting

Job description

Are you an experienced a creative and inventive person who enjoys organising events and activities? Do you have a proven background in activities? We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated Activities coordinator to meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

You will be the joining and established team and working for St Philips Care.

We are built on the back of highly successful foundations, St Philips care, has been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK 'and ‘The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK’ by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards

Job Role:

Reporting to our Care Centre Manager the activities Coordinator must effectively plan and run a weekly program of activities for Activity Group members. They must be always innovative and enthusiastic and have the innate ability to think outside of the box. They must have the desire to work with some degree of autonomy in both the planning and execution of the activities.

Candidates Must Have

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to interact with others at all levels
• Good forward planning and a methodical approach to work
• Ability to innovate
• Be able to work within a budget as set out by the home manager
• Have a good understanding of the activities and their benefits to the residents
• Some Knowledge of Dementia Care
• Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting.

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• Health Assured Free Support -Employee Assistance Program to support with physical, mental and financial issues
• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philips Care family across the UK
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.