Activities Coordinator

Abbeyfield Group; Birchgrove; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Medicash

31 days paid leave

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Life Assurance

Learning and career development

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society is seeking an Activities Coordinator at Westall House in Birchgrove to deliver engaging activities for residents. You will tailor plans to individual needs, including dementia care, and work with staff to run sessions smoothly.

The role requires 21 hours per week, 9am–5pm, with an unpaid break. Pay ranges from £12.77 to £12.98 per hour, plus benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to work on own initiative.
• Creative with a fresh approach to planning activities.
• Empathetic and able to understand the needs of older people, including those with dementia.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient and able to work as a supportive team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide a varied range of social activities suitable for residents.
• Know residents as individuals and tailor activities to their needs and interests.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and involve them in activity planning.
• Coordinate with staff and volunteers to run activities smoothly.
• Maintain up-to-date records of resident involvement and planned activities.

Skills

Organised

Creative

Empathetic

Communication

Team player

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values-Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence- and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for an Activities Coordinator to join our team at Westall House.

Role: Activities Coordinator
Location: Westall House, Birch Grove Road, Horsted Keynes, RH17 7BS.
Hours: 21 hours per week, with an hours unpaid break each shift. 9am-5pm.
Pay: £12.77 p/h - £12.98 p/h
Rota: x3 shifts per week, including alternate weekend working.

The Role of Activities Coordinator

• Within Abbeyfield we believe that maintaining and improving the social and mental health of our residents is as important as their physical health. In the role of Activities Coordinator, you have a vital role in achieving this.
• You will providea varied range of social activities suitable for your residents.
• You'll naturally get to know your residents as individuals, and involve them and others at all stages of the activity development process, and tailor each activity to their current physical and mental needs and abilities, including those with dementia.
• You have the responsibility but also the great pleasure of developing positive and supportive relationships with our amazing residents. You can use their life stories, experiences and interests to collate a selection of personally meaningful activities which will most engage that person, maintaining their choice to be as involved, or not involved, as they wish.
• You will work in partnership with other staff and volunteers, utilising their skills and expertise and motivating and supporting them throughout their involvement.
• Responsible for each activity running as smoothly as possible, you’ll plan and obtain all needed supplies and deal swiftly with any concerns raised.
• You will maintain an up to date record of relevant information including resident involvement and past and planned activities.

Rewards and Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• £12.77 p/h - £12.98 p/h
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!
• Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash
• Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

• As the Activities Coordinator, you’ll be highly organised, and able to work using your own initiative.
• Creative, with a fresh approach to planning activities, you’ll also be a naturally caring person, who is empathetic, and understandthe needs of older people, including those with dementia.
• Able to communicate and interact well with a wide range of people in varied situations, you’ll also be patient, with the ability to remain calm and tactful in sensitive situations.
• You’ll also be able to build strong relationships, and by doing so you’ll be a strong and supportive team player.

You can find out more about Abbeyfield Living Society and our values here: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career as an Activities Coordinator, where your skills and compassion truly matter.