Activities Coordinator

Athenacarehomes; March; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create meaningful experiences for residents. This role involves planning and delivering engaging activities that enhance the quality of life for individuals in a supportive environment. With a focus on person-centered care, you will work closely with residents and staff to ensure everyone is included in the activities program. Join a dedicated team at a recently refurbished care home, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully comprehensive induction

Competitive salary

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Access to Blue Light discount platform

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing activities, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong communication skills with a passion for resident engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging activities based on person-centered care.
• Champion person-centered care and empower residents in lifestyle choices.

Skills

Organising and scheduling programmes

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of dementia

Team leadership and motivation

Job description

As an Activities Coordinator at Aria Court Care Home, you will be responsible for supporting the provision of meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities which are planned in the Home for our residents - we want to make memorable moments at Aria Court!

About Aria Court Care Home:
After a recent refurbishment, Aria Court is now a sparkling 92-bedroom care home with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

Located in a quiet residential nook in March, Cambridgeshire, our home boasts a cinema, hair salon, multiple dining rooms. Beautiful gardens provide a bounty of home-grown fruit and veg.

The kitchen team at Aria Court are award-winning and have even created their own cookbook full of their best recipes. As one of the leading residential care homes in March, Cambridgeshire, Aria Court offers nothing less than the best care for your loved one in a safe and comfortable environment.

About the role:
The Activities Coordinator, known internally as Lifestyles Coordinator, will proactively engage with and support the activities programme in the Home. They will provide support to ensure other team members and residents know about and are engaged in the activities programme.

Salary:
£12.21 per hour.

Shift Pattern:
28 hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of a meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities programme, based on person centred care principles, throughout the home that involves and includes all residents relative to them as individuals.
• Champion person centered care with all team members in the home to ensure residents are empowered to make, or continue to make, lifestyle choices relevant and appropriate to them.
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience of organising and scheduling programmes of events or activities, ideally within a healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of our residents.
• Knowledge of dementia is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record for leading, empowering, supporting & motivating a team.

What we can offer:

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.