Activities Coordinator

Sanctuary Group; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned care organization in Houghton-le-Spring seeks an Activities Coordinator to organize and lead leisure activities for residents. This role requires teamwork, enthusiasm, and a caring attitude. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes the wellbeing of residents in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; training will be provided.
• Positive attitude towards working in a team.
• Genuine regard for older people.

Responsibilities

• Work together as a team to enrich residents’ lives.
• Organize leisure and social activities.
• Support colleagues and promote wellbeing.
• Introduce new activities based on resident interests.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Enthusiastic and energetic

Caring attitude

Job description

Overview

Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home, North View Terrace, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring, Tyne & Wear DH4 5NW

Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Position: Activities Coordinator

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Hours: 22 hours per week, including weekend shifts and occasional evenings

Job Reference: 222691

Location: Pavillion Residential and Nursing Home

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, use your internal careers account to submit your application. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time; please apply early.

Your Organization

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes. We are looking for special people to join our team at Pavillion to enrich the lives of our residents and colleagues.

At the heart of our organization are our incredible people. We provide a package that includes support for your mind and body, financial wellbeing, and your role within the team.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We are a diverse, inclusive organization where people thrive and meet customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments throughout the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident status.

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

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives and support colleagues, having fun in the process
• Leisure and social activities are a key part of the day – get creative and involved
• This is an exciting opportunity to get to know residents and provide activities that promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing
• Opportunities are endless in terms of what activities you could introduce; we’d love to hear your ideas
• Be kind and supportive to residents, their families, and colleagues to help us do a great job

What skills do I need?

• Teamwork: a positive team contributes to happy residents and a happy home
• Experience is not essential; we will provide training and support. What’s important is being caring, enthusiastic, and energetic
• Excellent communication with a flexible approach
• Kindness and genuine regard for older people, with respect and dignity

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

We are also seeking to ensure an inclusive environment and will accommodate adjustments during the application process as needed.