Activities Co-Ordinator (Care Home)

Restful Homes; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group in the UK is seeking a compassionate Activity Coordinator to provide engaging activities for residents. You will enhance their physical and cognitive wellbeing through various creative and social initiatives. Key responsibilities include planning activities, building community links, and adapting to diverse situations. The role requires a bubbly personality, IT literacy, and understanding of dementia. The company offers benefits like free training and a permanent contract, fostering a positive environment for both residents and staff.

Benefits

DBS paid back after 6 months

Free Parking

Free Training

Permanent Contract

Annual leave

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Understanding of Dementia and Challenging Behaviours.
• Experience as an Activities Coordinator preferred.
• Current DBS on the online update service is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers activity programs meeting residents' needs.
• Engages in creative and social activities with residents.
• Builds good working relationships within the community.
• Assists in fundraising activities for entertainment.

Skills

Engagement with residents

Ability to adapt to different environments

Teamwork

Creativity

IT literacy

Job description

*** We do not offer sponsorships at the moment and you must also be residing within the UK to be considered for this role ***

Connaught House Specialist Care Centre are seeking compassionate and dedicated Activity Coordinators to join their team! To provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the physical, cognitive and social wellbeing of the resident. To understand the need of promoting the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment for all residents.

Specific Duties

• Plans, designs and delivers programmes of activities, in consultation with Service users, their relatives and the Care Team, that meet the specific needs and requirements of our residents.
• Engages residents in creative, social and brain training activities such as arts & crafts, noodle hockey, balloon pass, parachute, word games, prize bingo, developing social skills and links to the community and much more.
• Ability to mentally and physically stimulate residents and encourage engage in activities.
• Must be able to adapt to different environments and difficult situations well and be confident working with behaviours that challenge due to the nature of dementia.
• Able to maintain links with the local community and build good working relationships.
• Assist with fundraising activities and events to finance entertainment and outings.
• Supports religious practices of residents by arranging visits and outings as appropriate.
• IT literate.
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time.
• Works well in a team and alone.
• A full job description will be provided.

Benefits

• DBS paid back after 6 months
• Free Parking
• Free Training
• Permanent Contract
• Annual leave
• Company Pension

Requirements

• Current DBS on the online update service would be an advantage.
• Understanding of Dementia and Challenging Behaviours.
• Bubbly personality and a good sense of humour are a must!
• The Restful Homes Group is a family owned and run care home group that has been running the highest quality of care homes for the past 30 years.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our residents through meaningful activities that promote joy, connection, and well-being.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Experience: Activities Coordinator 1 year (preferred)

Care Home: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person