Activities Coordinator

AgeCare Care Homes; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare Care Homes is seeking a dedicated Activities Coordinator to enhance residents' engagement through well-planned activities. This role involves creating a welcoming environment, managing staff to support activities, and ensuring meaningful interactions for all residents. Join a leading care organization that values individual needs and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28-days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata)

Pension contributions

Full induction and ongoing training

Opportunity to grow and develop in the company

Paid Breaks

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent required.
• Ability to engage individuals and groups effectively.
• Competent with basic computer software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities for residents in a care home.
• Engage with colleagues to enhance participation.
• Record participation outcomes and seek feedback from residents.

Skills

Effective communication

Engagement with individuals and groups

Calmness under pressure

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer software

Job description

At AgeCare we are committed to providing a safe, secure, happy and comfortable home, promoting a high standard of care and an understanding of individual needs to offer support and choice as required.

We areseeking a dedicated professional Activities Coordinator to plan, deliver and evaluate the program of entertainment for residents in the home, including group activities, clubs, one-to-one interactions, special events and trips out of the home.

Please note we are not offering sponsorship for this position.

Duties Will Include

• KeyResponsibilities and Care Duties
• Provide a welcoming and friendly environment to encourage attendance and participation of residents in planned events.
• Engage with Oomph to inspire activities, projects and engagement with the wider team, including all departments in the home.
• Provide support, training and guidance for Lifestyles and Well-being Assistants as their line manager.
• Ensure a variety of items of interest and activities are available in communal areas for care colleagues to use to engage residents outside of planned events.
• Seek involvement of colleagues through identification of their hobbies and interests that can be matched to those of individual residents.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure that residents are supported to get the maximum benefit from their chosen activities.
• Ensure that daily records of participation in events or activities, and the outcomes for residents are recorded on electronic care notes.
• Ensure that residents are offered one-to-one meaningful engagement if they are unable or unwilling to join group events.
• Actively seek and record feedback and suggestions from residents and relatives about the events and lifestyle opportunities available in the home.
• Demonstrate that the feedback received from residents and relatives is used to inform the planning of the monthly events calendar.
• Encourage and assist residents to make use of outdoor space in the Homes grounds.
• Prepare rooms and required equipment to enable successful delivery of the planned events program. Plan and assist with family visits as required.
• Plan and support with resident trips out of the home.
• Be familiar with residents to ensure that activities are achievable for a range of abilities and support needs.
• Maintain the required standards of confidentiality.
• Attend relevant staff meetings and training as required.
  
  

Requirements

• GCSE English or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to engage with individuals and groups to create a sense of involvement and purpose.
• Ability to remain calm and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• Competent with basic computer software, such as Word, web based systems etc
  
  

Company Benefits

• 28-days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata)
• Pension contributions
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Opportunity to grow and develop in the company
• Paid Breaks