Activities Coordinator

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Manchester is seeking an Activities Coordinator. The role involves organizing activities for residents, particularly those living with dementia, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, and a passion for enhancing residents' quality of life. This part-time position offers several employee benefits including discounts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping, Entertainment, and more

Flex Earn – Earned wage access

FREE face-to-face counselling

Employee of the month voucher

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card

FREE wellbeing support programmes

Seasonal Company events

Refer a friend scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in working with residents living with dementia.
• Genuine interest in the residents.
• Ability to motivate people to participate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organising and coordinating individual and group activities.
• Organise trips out in the local community.
• Maintain records of resident participation.

Skills

Experience with residents living with dementia

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Ability to motivate participation

Job description

Activities Coordinator (3 days per week 10am - 5pm)

Woodlands Care Home, 4 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RJ

Harbour Healthcare

Do you have the oomph! to join our team? Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for an Activities Assistant in Westhoughton. We set high standards for resident care, and as an activities assistant you will join a team that prioritises residents’ comfort and wellbeing.

Whether you are an experienced Activities Assistant or new to the role but know you have what it takes to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access.
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal:
  • FREE meditation series
  • FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
  • FREE mental health support programmes
  • FREE workout plans
  • FREE Live digital gym classes
  • FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn upto £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking

Qualifications

• Be experienced in working with residents living with dementia
• Have a genuine interest in our residents
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively as part of the Activities Team
• Have the ability to motivate people to participate
• Have good organisational skills
• Have good time management and the ability to schedule and plan ahead
• Build self-esteem
• Keep up to date and informed about new activities

Responsibilities

• Assist in organising and coordinating activities tailored to individuals and group activities, including themed events based on local holidays and traditions
• Book external suppliers to provide entertainment
• Organise trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility
• Contribute to planning a varied and stimulating activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident
• Maintain written records of resident participation and review resident needs regularly
• Maintain a portfolio of information on the range of activities available within the Home and the local community
• Participate in fundraising events as required

General

• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
• Communicate effectively with staff, relatives, and visitors including professional agencies
• Practice and promote safe working practices within the Home

The position requires two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure, the cost of which will be met by the successful applicant.

We would love to hear from you.