Activities Coordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Chesham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chesham is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create and deliver engaging activities for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning and a passion for enhancing the lives of elderly individuals. Join our team and help residents lead fulfilling lives through tailored activities and community involvement. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and delivering activities for elderly individuals.
• Comfort in engaging with local community.
• Confidence in understanding resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver stimulating activities for residents.
• Engage residents on a one‑to‑one basis.
• Encourage team participation in activities.

Skills

Event planning

Engagement with elderly

Community involvement

Job description

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.

As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route. Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose‑built nursing care home, with resident well‑being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.

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:

• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1,000 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.