Activities Coordinator

National Care Group Limited; Attleborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care organization as an Activities Coordinator in Attleborough. This role involves planning and facilitating activities for residents, ensuring their social engagement and well-being. You will receive training and support to unlock your potential. With flexible working patterns and a focus on inclusivity, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in social care.

Benefits

Accelerated career paths

Recognised qualifications with paid training

Flexible working patterns

Access to Digital Perks

Unlimited Refer a Friend Scheme

£300 joining bonus

Wagestream App for real-time access to wages

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with mental health conditions and/or elderly.
• Proven ability to develop and organise events/activities.

Responsibilities

• Help Residents socialise and provide various activities.
• Plan monthly programmes and encourage hobbies.
• Assist with fundraising and budgeting for events.

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Activities Coordinator

• Full UK Driver's License Required*
  
  

Up to 40hrs per week available

£12.62 per hour

Do you dare to make a difference?

We know working in Social care is more than ‘just a job’. To us its playing a crucial role in enabling the people we support to live their best lives.

Unlock your potential by joining our team as a Activities Coordinator at The Willows.

You can expect;

• Accelerated career paths with no experience required
• Recognised qualifications with paid training
• Flexible working patterns
• Inclusive culture with progressive wellbeing support
• Specialist and Blended Training and Development – we believe in promoting from within
• Enhanced Training that includes Induction Training, Service Specific as well as opportunities to complete a Care Certificate and NVQ/QCF
• Access to Digital Perks where you can gain discounts on gym memberships, shopping, theme parks, travel and more
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Scheme to earn £300 per successful referral
• £300 joining bonus
• Wagestream App - Real-time access to earned wages
  
  

The Main Responsibilities

• Help Residents to socialise within the Home/Care Centre, and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes.
• Plan and initiate monthly rolling / individual programmes, and encourage Residents to maintain pre-existing hobbies
• To encourage outdoor activities in suitable weather
• To arrange trips out of the Home
• Provide comfort and company, on a one to one basis, for Residents who are unable to undertake any form of activity.
• To assist serving morning coffee and afternoon tea if required.
• Accompany Residents, where possible, to off site activities, which may occasionally take place outside normal working hours.
• To set up and open a shop at an efficient level
• Provide a yearly calendar of events, which will take into account events such as, Easter, Burns Night, and Halloween etc.
• Assist with fund raising, and budgeting, for entertainments, materials and outings.
• Ensure all Staff Members know how to use appropriate equipment.
• Report any changes in Residents' physical or emotional condition to the Home/Care Centre Manager or Person in Charge.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the Home/Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
  
  

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supporting adults with mental health conditions and/or elderly.
• Hold a NVQ Level 2 Health and Social care
• Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events/ activities for clients in all client categories
• Flexible approach to working routines
• Creative and confident
  
  

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!

Apply today or email [e-mail]