Activities Coordinator

Prime Life; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range

Training & progression

DBS covered

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as an Activities Coordinator. This role will be based at Ashlands Care Home in the heart of Leicester, designed to cater to 37 residents living with a range of physical and mental health conditions related to ageing that require dignified support from our caring team.

Many residents live with dementia, so patience, understanding and respect for individual abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference for residents.
• Experience organising activities in similar environments preferred.
• Good time-keeping and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily activities that support residents' social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
• Schedule trips and excursions aligned with residents' interests and hobbies.
• Provide friendship and companionship, accompany residents on outings or appointments.
• Organise and participate in fundraising activities.
• Arrange in-home entertainment such as musicians and artists.
• Maintain accurate records and complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Welcome families and encourage involvement in daily activities.

Skills

Caring attitude

Time management

Organisation

Empathy

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as an Activities Coordinator.

This role will be based at Ashlands Care Home in the heart of Leicester. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 37 residents, living with a range of physical and mental health conditions related to ageing that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with the early and late stages of Dementia. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Activities Coordinator:

This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.96 rising to £13.32per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Activities Coordinator include:

• Planning daily activities that empower residents social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being
• Scheduling trips and excursions in line with residents’ interests and hobbies
• Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
• Organising and participating in fundraising
• Researching and arranging entertainment within the home, such as musicians and artists
• Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation
• Welcoming family members to the home and encouraging participation in daily activities with their loved ones

What we’re looking for in our Activities Coordinator:

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience of organising activities within a similar environment would be advantageous, as we are seeking someone who can quickly involve themselves in the day to day running of activities and entertainment. Good time keeping skills and the ability to prioritise tasks is essential for this position to ensure activities are carried out routinely. Typically, our residents live with age related conditions, life-limiting health conditions and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.