Activities Coordinator

Sanctuary Group; Exeter; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enrich the lives of residents through various leisure and social activities. The ideal candidate will promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing and work collaboratively with colleagues. Training will be provided, and kindness towards older people is essential. The role offers competitive pay and benefits. Group offers a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Employee wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Loyalty recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; we will provide training and support.
• Flexible approach is a must.
• Respect and dignity in interactions with residents.

Responsibilities

• Enrich residents' lives with leisure and social activities.
• Promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
• Support colleagues and work as a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Good communication

Kindness and genuine care for older people

Job description

Overview

Proud to be not-for-profit, Sanctuary Care provides high quality care homes where people are looked after with dignity and respect. Our mission is to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, enriching the lives of residents, their loved ones, and our staff.

Salary: £12.82 per hour • Hours: 18 hours per week • Requisition: 226543

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes. We’re looking for special people to join our Greenslades team. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service onwards
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Activities Coordinator? Here’s more about the role:

• We work together as a team to enrich residents’ lives and support colleagues
• Leisure and social activities are an important part of the day
• Provide residents with a variety of activities that promote physical, mental and social wellbeing
• Opportunities to introduce new activities and share ideas
• Be kind and supportive to residents, families and colleagues

What skills do I need?

• Teamwork: a happy team supports happy residents
• Experience is not essential; we will provide training and support
• Good communication and a flexible approach
• Kindness and genuine care for older people, ensuring respect and dignity

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 226543

We are only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If applying internally, use your internal careers account.

We may withdraw this advertisement at any time; please apply early.

Inclusion is a core value. Sanctuary is committed to a diverse, inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We will make adjustments during the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for successful applicants and we will pay for it. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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