Activities Coordinator

Prestwick Care; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to enhance the daily living activities for residents. The role involves planning and organizing activities, supporting residents, and ensuring a stimulating environment. Candidates should have a genuine interest in care, effective communication skills, and a DBS check. Join a dedicated team focused on improving resident well-being.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount card for leisure sites

Qualifications

• Interest in providing care and engaging with residents.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in their daily activity program.
• Promote strategies to improve stimulation for residents.
• Observe care planning needs and document daily.
• Organize and interact in social activities in the care home.
• Formulate individual social/life plans with support.

Skills

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Team player

Satisfactory DBS check

Job description

Overview

Activities Co -Ordinator Prestwick Care, an expanding group of successful care homes in the North East are now recruiting for an Activities Co-ordinator at Heatherfield Care Home. The successful activities co-ordinator will plan, organise and co-ordinate activities for active daily living for each resident or group within our Care setting. The role will also involve assisting and supporting carers in developing activity plans and organising external outings.

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Location: Annitsford

What We Offer

• Full training package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Residents in all aspects of their daily activity programme.
• Assist in the promotion of strategies to improve stimulation.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home.
• Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels activity/outings.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any significant incident.
• Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Homes Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practice within the Care Home.
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.
• Organise entertainers as required in line with needs of the residents.
• Formulate individual social/life plans for each resident with support of the care team, relatives and residents.
• To support the home in fund raising for the residents social activities beyond what is allocated by the company.
• Produce appropriate marketing material with support of Home Manager.

Required Skills & Experience

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS check