Activities Coordinator

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting an Activities Co-ordinator to join a welcoming 46-bed care home in Gainsborough. The role focuses on planning and delivering a varied activity programme to enhance residents’ quality of life, tailored to individual needs and abilities.

You will work closely with the care team to promote social interaction, independence and wellbeing, including dementia-friendly activities and reminiscence sessions, in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people.
• Passionate about creating meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of activities for residents.
• Arrange group and individual activities based on residents' interests and abilities.
• Encourage participation and social interaction.
• Organise creative activities, games, music, entertainment and reminiscence sessions.
• Support residents living with dementia to participate in meaningful activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Encourage residents to maintain existing hobbies and discover new interests.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation.

Job description

Activities Coordinator - Full Time - Luxury Retirement Home - AV2095

36 Hours per Week

Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Pay: £14.00 per hour

About the Role

Avon Search is currently recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic Activities Co-ordinator to join a welcoming and established 46-bedded care home in Gainsborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with older people and has a genuine passion for creating meaningful, engaging and enjoyable activities that enhance residents' quality of life.

Working closely with the care team, you will be responsible for planning, organising and delivering a varied programme of activities tailored to residents' individual interests, abilities and needs.

The home supports older people living with dementia and provides residential, dementia, respite and day care. You will play an important role in promoting social interaction, maintaining independence and encouraging residents to remain active, involved and connected.

The successful candidate will be friendly, creative, organised and confident engaging with residents, relatives and colleagues.

This is a 36-hour-per-week position, offering a rewarding opportunity within a supportive care environment.

About the Home

The home is a welcoming 46-bedded care home in Gainsborough, providing residential, dementia, respite and day care for older people.

Supported by a skilled and friendly team of carers, the home is committed to delivering high standards of person-centred care, ensuring residents feel comfortable, supported and valued.

The home's care philosophy places great importance on promoting dignity, independence and individual choice, while ensuring residents' health, safety and security.

Residents are encouraged to maintain an active lifestyle and continue enjoying their personal interests, with care and support tailored to their individual needs.

Key features include:

• Established 46-bedded care home.
• Residential, dementia, respite and day care services.
• Skilled, friendly and supportive care team.
• Strong focus on dignity, independence and individual choice.
• Encouragement of residents' hobbies, interests and active lifestyles.
• Welcoming and supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of activities for residents.
• Arrange group and individual activities based on residents' interests and abilities.
• Encourage participation and social interaction.
• Organise creative activities, games, music, entertainment and reminiscence sessions.
• Support residents living with dementia to participate in meaningful activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Encourage residents to maintain existing hobbies and discover new interests.
• Work alongside the care team to ensure activities are inclusive and accessible.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation.
• Adapt activities to suit individual needs and abilities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Previous experience working wit