Activities Coordinator

NHS; Alloa; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance residents' quality of life through engaging activities at their Beechwood Park care home. The role encompasses planning and delivering a variety of activities tailored to the interests of older adults, particularly those with dementia. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a creative mindset, with a focus on delivering person-centered care. This full-time position offers an hourly rate of £12.30 and includes additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or within the care sector is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Genuine interest in the well-being of older adults, especially those living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement diverse activities and events for residents.
• Research activity ideas, coordinate schedules, and lead sessions.
• Work closely with the care team to adapt activities based on residents' preferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Job description

The Activities Coordinator role at Aria Healthcare's Beechwood Park care home is responsible for planning and delivering engaging activities for the residents. This full-time position involves working alternate weekends and offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.30. The home is highly rated, providing nursing and dementia care, and the successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to ensure residents make the most of every day.

Main duties of the job

As the Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a diverse range of activities, events, and outings that cater to the diverse interests and needs of the residents. This involves tasks such as researching activity ideas, coordinating schedules, sourcing supplies, and leading sessions. You will work closely with the care team to understand the residents' preferences and abilities, and adapt the activities accordingly. The role requires strong communication, creativity, and a passion for enhancing the well-being and quality of life for the residents.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates several nursing and dementia care homes across the UK. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and creates a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees. Aria Healthcare offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• 62 Bedded Nursing & Dementia CareHome
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• £12.30 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

The key ingredients to being a successful Wellbeing Coordinator is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The key requirements for this role include excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a creative mindset, and a genuine interest in the well-being of older adults, particularly those living with dementia. Previous experience in a similar role or within the care sector would be advantageous, but the organisation is more interested in finding a candidate with the right personal qualities and a willingness to learn.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.