Activities Coordinator

Plusdebleu; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Whetstone seeks an Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of older residents, including those with dementia. The role requires planning and delivering engaging activities, from seasonal events to social hobbies, fostering community and individual connections. Offering competitive pay and supportive benefits, this position suits a caring personality looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Paid holiday up to 28 days

Cycle to work scheme

Assistance with transport and accommodation costs

Free uniform

Paid training opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people and those living with dementia.
• Strong ability to inspire residents and understand their individual needs.
• Organizational skills to prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities to promote independence and choice for residents.
• Motivate residents and develop a resident newsletter.
• Support home meetings and gather feedback to enhance offered activities.

Skills

Caring and compassionate attitude

Outgoing personality

Ability to motivate

Effective communication

Education

Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care

Job description

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• Public transport costs assistance available
• Relocation / accommodation costs assistance available
  
  

• £250.00 signing-on bonus
• £250.00 retention bonus (12 months service)
• Public transport costs assistance available
• Relocation / accommodation costs assistance available
  
  

Activities Coordinator - Immediate start in Whetstone - N20

Ventry Care is recruiting an Activities Coordinator to our care home in Whetstone. We care for older persons, andolder persons living with dementia.

The position will be from 10:00 to 15:00 or 16:00 Monday to Friday (approx 25 to 30 hours) and so may suit a person lookingto fit employmentaround family life.

THE ROLE

Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. You will:

Assist in organising and participating in key events held throughout the year; the summer fete, seasonal celebrations, parties, charity events and so on.

Plan and deliver a varied activities programme, inside and outside the care home, from organised hobbies to group events, all of which will promote independence, choice and dignity for our residents.

Motivate and inspire our residents, getting to know them as individuals, their interests, their life stories, and their families.

Support resident and relative home meetings and participation forums.

Develop a resident newsletter at least every three months.

Creatively gain feedback from residents, their families and the staff team to ensure that the activities offered are relevant and meet the residents' needs and choices.

What We Can Offer You

• Pay rates startat£12.25 per hour, andincrease depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Paid holiday to 28 days.
• Staff recognition scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Assistance with London transport costs.
• Assistance with London accommodation costs.
• Workplace pension contributions through NEST.
• Free uniform.
• Paid mandatory training, and the opportunity for ongoing specialist training to ensure youcan professionally develop yourself, and best meet thecare needs of this service user group.
• £250.00* signing-on bonus / £250.00* annual retention bonus / unlimited £250.00* refer a friend scheme.
• Career advancement opportunities to ensure you can enjoy a fulfilling career in this sector.
• Long service awards.
  
  

What We Need You To Have

Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care - beneficial but not essential.

Have experience working with older people and those living with dementia.

Have a caring and compassionate attitude.

Have an outgoing personality with a sensitive sense of humour.

Have the ability to lead and actively motivate volunteers.

Be able to encourage residents to take part in appropriate activities.

Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Be able to organise and prioritise workload.

Be able to make responsible choices and decisions, while acting in the residents best interests.

What You Need To Do

Please forward your CV with full contact details including postal and email address.

On receipt your CV will be reviewed and youwill be invited for an interview with our manager.

If you would like a meaningful career making a positive impact to the lives of those who require care and support, then please apply now!

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