Activities Co-ordinator (Part time)

Harbour Healthcare; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts and perks

Staff counselling

Employee recognition

Training and career progression

Pension scheme

Eye care discount

Wellbeing resources

Company events

Referral bonus

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Bristol is seeking an Activities Assistant to organise and coordinate engaging activities for residents, including those living with dementia, to enhance wellbeing and social interaction.

You will work as part of a friendly Activities Team, 22 hours per week (and every other Saturday) at £12.72 per hour, with staff benefits and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working with residents living with dementia.
• Genuine interest in residents.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate participants and work as part of the Activities Team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organising and coordinating activities tailored to individuals and groups, including themed events.
• Book external suppliers to provide entertainment.
• Organise trips in the local community, arranging transport and accessibility.
• Contribute to planning a varied activity programme to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Maintain written records of resident participation and review needs.
• Maintain a portfolio of activities available within the Home and local community.
• Participate in fundraising events as required.

Job description

£12.72 per hour 22 hrs per week and every other Saturday

Activities Assistant

Bishopsmead Lodge - Bristol

Harbour Healthcare

£12.72 per hour 22 hrs per week and every other Saturday

Do you have the oomph! to join our team?

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for an Activities Assistant in Bristol Harbour Healthcare set high standards for resident care, and being an activities coordinator will mean that you are joining a team that put residents care and comfort before everything else. Our staff are professional, respectful, responsible, well trained and have high expectations of themselves and each other. Above all, they work as a team to ensure that all in their care receive a 'first class' service.
Whether you are an experienced Activities Assistant looking to move and bring your high standards with you or if you are new to activities but know that you have 'what it takes' to make a difference to our resident then we want to hear from you!
Are you that special person we are searching for?

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated 'Employee of the month'
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100's of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal:
• FREE meditation series
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme - earn upto £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking

The successful candidate will:

• Be experienced in working with residents living with dementia
• Have a genuine interest in our residents
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively as part of the Activities Team
• Have the ability to motivate people to participate
• Have good organisational skills
• Have good time management and the ability to schedule and plan ahead
• Build self-esteem
• Keep up to date and informed about new activities

The role and responsibilities include the following, although this is not a definitive list:

• To assist in organising and coordinating activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together. These would include themed events based on local holidays and traditions
• Booking external suppliers to provide entertainment
• Organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility
• To contribute to the planning of a varied and stimulating activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the Home
• Maintain written records of resident participation and regularly review resident needs
• Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community
• Participate in fundraising events as required.

General

• To attend and participate in staff meetings
• Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
• To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives, and visitors including professional agencies
• To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home

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