Activities Coordinator

Sanctuary Group; Ayr; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enrich residents' lives through creative leisure and social activities. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a caring attitude. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality care in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional compensation for overtime

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; training will be provided.
• Must be kind and genuinely interested in older people.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues and residents through leisure and social activities.
• Provide stimulating activities promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
• Be creative and involved in planning new activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Energetic

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Requisition: 223231

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high-quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture, and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents, or family members.

£12.60 per hour

Full-time hours available.

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other, and work as a team. There’s lots of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue them, and daily job satisfaction at Glenfairn House for all roles.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes, and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Glenfairn House is special, and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become part of it and apply for this role.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people, and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (including medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms, including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity, and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to join inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network, providing invaluable support
• Loyalty recognition scheme from 12 months’ service onwards
• CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Activities Coordinator? Here’s more about the role:

• We work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – supporting colleagues and having fun in the process
• Leisure and social activities are a key part of the day – let’s get creative and involved
• This role offers an exciting opportunity to get to know residents and provide stimulating activities that promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing
• Opportunities are endless for new activities, and we welcome your ideas
• To be successful, be kind and supportive to residents, families, and colleagues, and do your best to be the best Activities Coordinator you can be.

What skills do I need?

• Teamwork! A happy team makes for happy residents and a happy home
• Experience is not essential; we will support you with training. What’s important is that you are caring, enthusiastic, and energetic
• Good communication skills and a flexible approach are essential
• Be kind and genuinely interested in older people and their needs, treating everyone with respect and dignity.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 223231

We are currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If applying internally, use your internal careers account to submit your application.

Applications may be withdrawn at any time due to high volume. Please apply early.

Inclusion is a core value. We aim to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet customer needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments during the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to support our inclusive environment.
We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check is required for successful applicants, which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.