Activities Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ilminster is seeking a passionate Activities Coordinator to join their team for 16 hours per week. This role offers the chance to create a stimulating environment for residents through fun and creative activities, enhancing their wellbeing and social engagement. The position provides excellent learning opportunities and a supportive work environment, making it a rewarding career choice.

Benefits

Employee discounts at various retailers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Early access wage scheme

Friendly and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to plan effectively and creatively.
• Demonstrate passion about your work.
• Work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create a range of stimulating activities.
• Engage with residents and families to tailor activities.
• Document activities and engagement accurately.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Passion for work

Education

NVQ Level 5 (or support to achieve)

Job description

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Amica Care offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our residents desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are recruiting for a passionate Activities Coordinator to join the team for 16 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a lovely team and help provide a stimulating environment for our residents through a range of fun and creative activities!

Our activities team strives to celebrate our residents' lives. This role is extremely rewarding; part of your time will be spent getting to know our residents and families to tailor activities programmes and maximize their wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.

Day to day:

• Helping to bring smiles to the faces of our residents!
• Planning and creating a range of different and stimulating activities
• Accurate documentation of activities completed and engagement
• Engaging with residents and their families to help tailor activities to their needs and interests.

Requirements:

• The ability to be creative and plan effectively
• Demonstrate passion about your work
• Work well as part of a team

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:

• A suite of employee discounts at a range of retailers.
• A cycle-to-work scheme.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities (support to complete your NVQ up to level 5 and regular free training).
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as counselling, wellbeing support, and legal advice.
• Early access wage scheme.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.