Activities Coordinator

Hartford Care Ltd; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair and competitive pay

Paid training and development

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd in Ashford, England is seeking an Activities Coordinator to provide stimulating and meaningful activities for residents, tailoring activities to individual interests while promoting privacy, dignity and independence. No previous experience is required; full training provided.

The role involves leading a range of activities including chair exercises, arts and crafts, and accompanying residents to local events.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to tailor activities to individual interests and abilities.
• Comfortable leading a variety of activities and social events.

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating and meaningful activities for residents.
• Tailor activities to individual skills, hobbies and interests.
• Lead a range of physical, social, emotional, and psychological activities.
• Accompany residents to local events and outings.
• Support a happy and caring atmosphere with a resident-first approach.

Skills

Activities coordination

Organised

Sociable

Active

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Employment Type: PartTime Hours available / 30 hours per week / Includes occasional weekend work

Home: Woodchurch House (TN26 3SN)

As an Activities Coordinator you will provide stimulating and meaningful activities for our residents. You will tailor these activities, taking into account individual skills, hobbies and interests, aiming to improve the quality of life, whilst promoting and upholding our resident’s privacy, dignity and independenceat all times.

Your role is to create a happy and caring atmosphere; putting residents needs first, providing a wide range of physical, social, emotional and psychological activities tailored to the individual. Werespect differencesand recognise our staff and residents will have different needs. This is a varied rolewhich may include you accompanying residents to the local country fair, leading a chair exercise class, reminiscing with a resident about their childhood holidays, or doing arts and crafts.

No previous experienceis required for this role as we will provide full training. This role would be suited to you if you enjoy leading and organising activities, areorganised,you aresociable, active, lovingbringing people together.

We do require you to demonstrate a flexible, hard working and caring attitude, with a desire to work as part of a dedicated team, showing care and compassion at all times.

Not only is this a great role and a fantastic team to work in, with fair and competitive pay, but we also offer a variety of other financial and non-financial benefits to support you at work, including opportunities for paid training and development throughout your career. Please see a summary of some of the things you will receive if you choose Hartford Care.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.