Activities Coordinator

Buchanan Lodge Care Home; Bearsden; Presencial; GBP 14.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Buchanan Lodge Care Home in Bearsden, North Glasgow, is seeking an Activities Coordinator on a part-time basis. You will design and deliver a varied, person-centred activities programme to promote wellbeing, social interaction and independence for residents, including those living with dementia.

You’ll work 30 hours over four days, with PVG paid, pension in place and uniforms provided. Training and support are offered to help you grow in the role within a warm, supportive team.

Formación

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Genuine interest in supporting older people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in activities or a similar role is beneficial; transferable skills from hospitality, events, childcare or community work encouraged to apply.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of group and one-to-one activities tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs.
• Build strong relationships to understand preferences and support inclusive participation for all, including those living with dementia.
• Work as part of the wider team to create a positive, stimulating environment where residents feel valued, active and connected.

Conocimientos

Creative

Organised

Enthusiastic

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team player

Empathy for older people

Descripción del empleo

Contract: Part Time
Salary: £12.71 Per Hour
Shift type: Days
Contracted hours: 30 hours

Buchanan Lodge Care Home, located in the quiet, leafy suburb of Bearsden in North Glasgow, is a thoughtfully converted former convent offering Residential, Nursing, Respite, and Dementia care for 38- residents. Here, we blend the building's historic charm with modern comforts to create a warm and supportive environment

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week - working 4 days over 7 days per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing daily life by delivering engaging, meaningful and person centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction.

You will plan and deliver a varied programme of group and one to one activities, tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs. Building strong relationships is essential, enabling a clear understanding of preferences and supporting inclusive participation for all individuals, including those living with dementia.

Working as part of the wider team, the role contributes to a positive and stimulating environment where individuals feel valued, active and connected. This role is open to both experienced candidates and those new to care, with training and support provided to help you develop in the role.

What We Are Looking For

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities
• A genuine interest in supporting older people
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in activities or a similar role is beneficial, however candidates with transferable skills from roles such as hospitality, events, childcare or community work are encouraged to apply

About us

Buchanan Lodge Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.