Activities Coordinator

Sanctuary Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization in Canterbury is looking for an Activities Coordinator to enhance residents' lives through engaging activities. The role requires a caring attitude, team collaboration, and effective communication. Training will be provided, and the ideal candidate should possess a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in elderly care. This position offers competitive pay of £12.85 per hour for 26 hours per week, with opportunities for personal growth and benefits.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Parental leave schemes

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential as training will be provided.
• Must genuinely like older people and their needs.
• Need to handle care plans with residents' life histories.

Responsibilities

• Work together as a team to enrich residents' lives.
• Provide person-centered leisure and social activities.
• Promote residents' physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Administrative skills

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Administrative Staff)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

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Salary: £12.85 per hour

Requisition: 226797

Meadow View Residential Care Home, Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4GB

£12.85 per hour

26 hours per week

What skills do I need?

• Teamwork! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home, Enriching client’s lives
• Experience is not essential, as we will support you with all the training and support, you’ll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share
• Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach
• You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.
• Have a person‑centred approach
• Must have administrations skills and will need to be able to update care planes with residents’ life histories.
• Proactive, solutions finder

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

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives
• Leisure and social activities are an important part of the day‑ Person centred activities
• This is an exciting opportunity to really get to know our residents and provide them with a variety of stimulating activities that not only promote physical but also mental and social wellbeing

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes 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 annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network, who provide invaluable support for colleagues
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

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

Job Reference: 226797

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