Activities Coordinator

Aria Care; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential and dementia care provider in Chippenham is seeking an Activities Coordinator to design and deliver activities that enrich residents' lives and foster community. Candidates should have experience working with older adults, particularly those with dementia, as well as strong communication and creativity skills. This role offers a supportive environment and various employee benefits, including discounts and recognition awards.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering activities for older adults, especially those with dementia.
• Strong communication and creativity skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and facilitate activities for residents.
• Work closely with care teams to align activities with residents' care plans.
• Ensure activities promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Empathy

Education

Formal qualifications in occupational therapy or social care

Job description

The Activities Coordinator role at Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly-rated residential and dementia care home. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering a diverse range of activities that enrich the lives of the residents, promote their well-being, and foster a sense of community within the home.

Main duties of the job

As the Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating a variety of activities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of the residents. This may include arts and crafts, music and entertainment, social events, outings, and therapeutic activities. You will work closely with the care team to ensure that the activities align with the residents' care plans and promote their physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and a genuine passion for enhancing the quality of life for older adults and individuals living with dementia.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of high-quality residential and dementia care services in the Chippenham area. The organization is committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Aria Healthcare values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including a blue light discount card, holiday and day-out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
• 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

The key ingredients to being a successful Wellbeing Coordinator is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering activities and engaging with older adults, particularly those living with dementia. Strong communication skills, creativity, and a compassionate and empathetic approach are essential. Formal qualifications in a relevant field, such as occupational therapy or social care, would be an advantage.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.