Activities Co - Ordinator (part time)

Gold Care Homes; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 32 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Blue Light Card

Résumé du poste

Gold Care Homes is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join their team in Greater London. The role involves planning and organizing a range of activities tailored to the social and psychological needs of residents at Acton Care Centre, ensuring a vibrant community atmosphere.

You will be responsible for maintaining communication with staff and supporting the overall well-being of elderly residents through engaging activities. The position offers £13.50 per hour and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal and psychological care to the elderly.
• Ability to support social, intellectual and spiritual well-being.
• Strong written communication skills for record keeping.

Responsabilités

• Build friendships with residents to help them adjust to home life.
• Plan and deliver activities that promote resident engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and staff.

Connaissances

Personal care skills

Communication skills

Flexibility in working hours

Teamwork

Description du poste

About our Home:

Nestled on historic grounds where the old hospital once stood, Acton Care Centre is more than just a care home—it’s a vibrant community where every resident finds their rhythm. With five specialized units, from those journeying through dementia to those cherishing their final moments, we ensure every individual feels seen, heard, and celebrated. Dive into a film in our cinema room, dance to the rhythm of life, or simply bask in the serenity of our landscaped gardens. At Acton, every corner whispers a story, and every day is a chance to write a new chapter. Welcome to your new home.

About the role:

The post holder will be responsible for planning and organising activities for all residents in the Home, at various times during the day. There will be times when additional hours may be required in order to facilitate outings and event, therefore a flexible approach will be adopted for residents to receive the greatest advantage.

The post holder will be required to support and facilitate resident’s social, intellectual and spiritual well-being, through activity, by supporting interests and enabling participation. To assist in the organisation and implementation of individual, group and fundraising activities to promote and support each residents’ aspirations. The post holder will deliver physical, psychological and social care to all the frail elderly residents of the home.

Responsibilities:

• To build friendship with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner.
• Maintain good communication levels with Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of role and high levels of co-operation. Support all areas of team working within the home, to the extent that the role remains an integral element of the daily routines.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Agree the type and quantity of record keeping with the manager on a monthly basis.
• Ensure the individual rights of residents and staff are safeguarded in accordance with the Home’s philosophy of care by being aware of the working practices and activities being actioned.
• Maintain client, staff and business confidentiality at all times
• Plan daytime and evening time activities.
• Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
• Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.
• Assess resident’s needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Work individually and within the team to provide the necessary back up for all staff, to a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the Home and in consideration of its residents.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents.
• Always maintain client and business confidentiality
• Carry out any additional duties as requested.
• Undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home.

What we can offer you:

• £ 13.50 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend