Activities Co-ordinator - Care Home for the elderly

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care home in Wales seeks an Activities Co-ordinator to design and implement activities for residents. The ideal candidate will be creative, organized, and eager to learn about social care. Responsibilities include planning social events, maintaining activity care plans, and collaborating with the care team. The role offers extensive training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Access to Blue Light Card for discounts

Workplace Pension

Potential for overtime as a Care Assistant

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn about participating in social care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality under the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Previous experience in a social care setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and maintain a stimulating programme of leisure pursuits.
• Produce a weekly social events programme and advertise it.
• Liaise and work with the Care Team on a daily basis.

Skills

Effective communication

Creativity

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Taliesin Residential Home

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 10:30 to 15:00)

Responsible to: Senior Carer/Care Home Manager

Responsible for: Our Residents

Accountable to: Care Home Manager

Taliesin Residential Home values: Every one of us makes a difference; Residents are at the heart of everything we do; Together we make things better.

Taliesin is a residential home located in Tonypandy for 18 residents, providing person-centred care in a comfortable, homely environment. It is situated centrally near the high street, river and train station with a garden and shared spaces used as home by residents.

Job Summary

To plan, implement and review activities to meet the social, physical, psychological and spiritual needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

• With a creative and fun approach, design, plan and maintain a stimulating programme of leisure pursuits and social events for groups and individuals.
• Provide a positive and inspiring attitude to help residents feel good, remembering treasured memories and creating new ones.
• Produce a weekly social events programme and ensure it is advertised within the home and on social media where applicable.
• Ensure a tailored activity care plan for each resident is in place within three weeks of admission and reviewed regularly.
• Consult with and assess each resident to identify social and recreational requirements based on likes, dislikes, abilities and needs.
• Provide in-room activities for residents who are confined or prefer to stay in their rooms (e.g., music, reading).
• Organise social and recreational events within the home and local community.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of the activities programme.
• Liaise and work with the Care Team on a daily basis.
• Ensure the spiritual needs of residents are met.
• Build and maintain a stock of social and recreational equipment (craft materials, board games, jigsaws, cards, needlework, paints, gardening equipment, etc.).
• Provide inspiration, ideas and support to the Care Team for group and one-to-one events.
• Maintain infection control standards within the home and assist residents with infection control needs.
• Comply with CIW standards and contribute to improving the quality of residents’ lives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Attend planned Supervisions and maintain continued professional development.
• Meet all mandatory training requirements as set out in Taliesin policies.
• A full driving licence would be useful but is not essential.
• Previous experience in a social care setting is beneficial but not essential; eagerness to learn about participating in social care is required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Data Protection Act 2018.
• Demonstrate effective communication with all persons, showing respect and empowerment.

Other Post Holders’ Requirements

• Maintain their own continued professional development and meet policy-based training requirements.

What you can expect

• An open-door management approach
• A supportive teamwork environment
• Extensive and fully funded training
• Access to Blue Light Card for discounts
• Potential for overtime as a Care Assistant
• Workplace Pension
• Frequent Supervisions and Appraisals
• A learning journey that grows with you to reach high industry standards

Important: This job description is not exclusive and may be amended as necessary.