Activities Coordinator

NHS; Chippenham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks an Activities Coordinator at Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham. The role involves planning engaging activities for residents, especially those with dementia, and requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to customize activities. The ideal candidate is passionate about elderly care and committed to enhancing residents' daily lives.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in developing engaging activities for older adults.
• Ability to tailor activities to individual resident needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary for working with residents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement diverse activities for residents.
• Collaborate with care team to enhance wellbeing.
• Organize outings and facilitate group activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Growth mindset

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

The role of Activities Coordinator at Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire is to plan and deliver engaging activities that enrich the daily lives of residents, particularly those living with dementia. The home is a 52-bed residential and dementia care facility, rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission and highly rated by residents and their families. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for creating meaningful experiences, and the ability to tailor activities to individual needs.

Main duties of the job

As the Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a diverse program of activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents. This may include arranging outings, organizing group activities, facilitating one-on-one sessions, and collaborating with the wider care team to ensure a holistic approach to resident wellbeing. The role requires 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with a competitive salary of £12.21 per hour.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services, with a strong focus on creating a positive and enriching environment for residents. The company is committed to supporting its employees through a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days 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 9.7 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!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, a passion for working with older adults, and the ability to tailor activities to individual needs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a growth mindset, are essential for this position.

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.