Activities Coordinator

Remedicare; Farnham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

10-minute walk from Farnham train line

Job summary

Remedicare is recruiting for a Care Home Activities Coordinator in Farnham. You will create a varied programme of activities and run a regular schedule to engage residents in daily fun and meaningful pursuits.

The role requires care experience, with 2 years in a caring role preferred. NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or NAPA) desirable. A part-time position is also available (15 hours/2 days).

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a caring role or similar (elderly care preferred).
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or NAPA training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organise and plan activities reflecting the service user' preferences and interests
• Produce and advertise a weekly social events programme within the Care Home
• Lead and direct volunteers and Care Assistants

Skills

Caring experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Home Activities Coordinator role in Farnham

Job reference: PK22179

As an Activities Coordinator you will ensure a stimulating environment is provided for the residents within the care home, working both on your own and collaboratively with care staff to provide a regular programme of activities with fun and engaging pursuits on offer daily.

Every Activity Coordinator brings their own ideas to the role and will find their own unique strengths, but it is essential to offer a varied and diverse programme to engage residents with a manner of different interests. You will be working in an established, charity-owned elderly Care Home for up to 45 residents based in Farnham. They are located only a short 10-minute walk from Farnham train station, and also offer free parking at the home.

Previous Activities Coordinator, Wellbeing Assistant or Lifestyles Coordinator experience is preferred as you will be creating and maintaining an inspiring programme of leisure pursuits and social events. However, enthusiastic Care Assistants and Senior Carers with previous activities experience are also encouraged to apply.

This is a full time, permanent Activities role working 37.5 hours per week, and paying a starting salary of £14.36ph weekdays, and an increased rate of £16.36ph for any hours at weekend. The shifts core hours are working between 9am-5pm, however with some flexibility.

The home also have a part time Activities Coordinator role available, working 2 days per week, a total of 15 hours.

Care Home Activities Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Organise and plan activities reflecting the service user' preferences and interests
• Produce and advertise a weekly social events programme within the Care Home
• Lead and direct volunteers and Care Assistants

Activities Coordinator required knowledge & experience:

• 2 years' previous experience in a caring role or similar background, e.g. Activities Coordinator, Care Assistant, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator - elderly care experience is preferred
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or NAPA trained (Desirable but not essential)
• Ability to plan a calendar of activities.