Activities Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Activity Coordinator to join their new care home in Leeds. This role involves planning and facilitating engaging activities that enhance residents' quality of life. You will work closely with residents, helping them maintain their interests and connections within the community. With a focus on creativity and teamwork, you will ensure that each resident feels valued and included. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older people while enjoying a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Gym discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plans

Savings advice

Ongoing development programs

Leadership pathways

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience organizing activities in a care setting.
• Understanding activities enjoyed by older people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate stimulating activities for residents.
• Maintain stock of activities equipment within budget.

Skills

Creative flair

Negotiation skills

Planning activities

Teamwork

Basic PC skills

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Shifts: 9:30am - 6pm Monday to Friday (May at times require weekend working)

The Manor House Roundhay

is our brand new 65-bed, state-of-the-art care home, set to open in October 2024.

*** Please note: This role is to start early October 2024 in preparation for the home opening late October 2024 ***

At The Manor House Roundhay, we know that the activities people carry out in their free time are often the things that they most look forward to and enjoy. Our interests and hobbies are individual to us; they help to paint a picture of how we like to spend our time and live our lives.

As an Activity Coordinator, you will support residents in continuing to do the things they most enjoy. In collaboration with residents, you will organize and run social events and activities both in the home and out in the local community, encouraging activities that help residents maintain important bonds with other people and groups around Roundhay and across Leeds.

We work in partnership with the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA) to ensure our range of activities enhance residents’ lifestyle, health, and wellbeing.

Reporting into the Home Manager, responsibilities will include:

1. Planning and facilitating stimulating activities, promoting independence and choice to meet customer needs.
2. Controlling and maintaining the stock of activities equipment, materials, and resources within a given budget.
3. Ensuring compliance with CQC essential standards and improving the quality of residents’ lives.
4. Desirable knowledge & experience:

• Previous experience organizing activities within a care setting.
• Understanding of activities enjoyed by older people.
• Knowledge of health & safety in the workplace.

Required skills:

• Creative flair with practical skills such as arts & crafts.
• Ability to motivate and engage people with good negotiation skills.
• Ability to plan a calendar of activities.
• Ability to create an environment where customers feel able to participate and contribute ideas.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
• Basic PC skills.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

About The Manor House Roundhay

Opening in October 2024, our luxurious new care home in Leeds will be home to 65 residents, set in private landscaped gardens with state-of-the-art facilities, including multiple dining rooms and a café bar.

This environment allows you to excel in your role supporting our residents.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care so everyone can enjoy a home where they love living in later life.

Being not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is invested back into our residents, staff, and facilities, ensuring better care, wages, training, and infrastructure.

A rewarding environment

We support your health, happiness, and career growth with:

• Health & happiness benefits like gym discounts and mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Financial benefits including pension plans, savings advice, and discounts
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Leadership pathways and career progression opportunities