Activities Coordinator

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Beccles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Holdings is seeking an Activities Coordinator for their care home in Beccles. This rewarding role involves designing activities, supporting residents' wellbeing and requires creativity and strong communication skills. A full training program is provided for newcomers, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and experience using social media platforms.
• Great planning and organisational skills.
• A fun and friendly personality.

Responsibilities

• Designing and distributing newsletters for residents and families.
• Implementing a monthly calendar of engaging activities.
• Collaborating with the care team to enhance residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Social media experience

Creativity

Empathy

Job description

Activities Coordinator

The White House, Beccles

£12.40 per hour

30 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our Activities team in our lovely care home, The White House.

The White House offers an array of communal spaces designed for comfort and enjoyment. From lounges to a large conservatory and easy access to a courtyard garden leading onto beautiful lawns and provides spaces for socialising, relaxation, and activities.

What would a typical day look like?

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:

• Designing and distributing newsletters to our residents and their family members, updating them on the events and activities being held at the home.
• Implementing a monthly calendar filled with a variety of different engaging activities which may include arts and crafts, outside entertainment, themed days/nights, excursions and the usual interactive games.
• Collaborating with the care team to support with our residents social enhancement and maintain their sense of wellbeing.
• Promoting our home and events across social media channels, encouraging interaction and involvement with the local community.

The role really enables you to bring out your creativity, adapting activity programmes that respect individuals and further enhance the wonderful atmosphere we have within our home. Excellent communication skills and experience using social media platforms, coupled with great planning and organisational skills are a key requirement for this role, along with a fun and friendly personality.

Whether you are an experienced Activities Coordinator or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.