Activities Coordinator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend pay rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Job summary

Larkrise Care Centre in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is seeking an Activities Coordinator to design and deliver a varied programme of activities that engage residents and support independence. You’ll work with a friendly team to tailor activities to individual needs and encourage participation from residents, relatives and the local community.

We offer a supportive, not-for-profit environment with flexible weekend options and opportunities for training and development. Apply now to join our caring team.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating, organising and delivering events or have worked with elderly residents in a care setting.
• Ability to engage residents and understand their interests and needs.
• Willingness to involve relatives and the local community to enrich activities.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an ongoing programme of activities and events engaging residents.
• Tailor activities to individual needs and encourage participation from residents and families.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a warm, supportive atmosphere in the home.

Skills

Event planning

Engagement with elderly

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Location: Larkrise Care Centre, Banbury, Oxfordshire

Shift Pattern: 9:00am -5:00pm ( Monday & Sunday's)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs. Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Tucked away on a quiet street in Banbury, Larkrise Care Centre offers compassionate, individualised care in a calm and friendly setting. We support up to 60 residents with tailored residential, nursing, dementia and respite care — with a particular focus on creating a warm and supportive environment for those living with dementia.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis. You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise. If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested. #IND1