Activities Co-ordinator Care Home

Premier Care Homes Ltd; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run care home in Chester-le-Street is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to create and implement engaging activities for residents aged 65 and over. The successful candidate will enjoy flexible training opportunities, a chance for career progression, and benefits such as free training, uniforms, and pension scheme. This role involves overseeing fundraising for activities and engaging with residents to improve their daily lives. Ideal for candidates passionate about making a difference in senior care.

Benefits

Free training and qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Free uniforms

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Recommend a friend payment

Long service recognition

Free flu vaccination

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred but not necessary.
• Ability to create and implement stimulating activities.

Responsibilities

• Help create and implement physically and mentally stimulating activities for residents.
• Fundraising for day trips and outings.

Skills

Good working knowledge of Word and Excel

Experience in coordinating activities

Job description

Activities Co-ordinator

20 hours per week

£12.41 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Co-ordinator at Durham House Residential Care Home in Chester le Street. Durham House Residential Care Home is family-run and caters for 31 older persons requiring residential and residential Dementia care provided to an exceptionally high standard.

Applicants must have good working knowledge of Word and Excel packages as may be required to produce posters and newsletters.

Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not necessary as training could be given to the right applicant.

The successful applicant will help create and implement physically and mentally stimulating activities for residents aged 65 and over. Fundraising for day trips and outings will form part of the role, so applicants with experience or new ideas for this type of activity would be ideal.

This permanent position is also a great opportunity for career progression, as opportunities are available for promotion within the Care Home. If you are looking to advance your career in care and gain hands-on experience, Premier Care Homes provides all our staff with a wide range of training, plus access to Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

• Free training and qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Free uniforms
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Recommend a friend payment
• Long service recognition
• Free flu vaccination

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure.

To apply please call, or email to request an application form.