Activities Coordinator

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Consett is looking for an Activities Coordinator to join their team. This role requires experience working with residents living with dementia, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate participation in activities. You'll coordinate events tailored to residents' needs and maintain a stimulating activity program. The position offers various employee benefits including discounts, training opportunities, and recognition awards. If you're passionate about enhancing residents' quality of life, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Free face-to-face counselling

Employee of the month voucher

Opportunities for training

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Access to free eye test

Cashback card

Free wellbeing resources

Company events and competitions

Refer a friend incentive

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with residents living with dementia.
• Genuine interest in supporting residents' needs.
• Ability to keep updated about new activities.

Responsibilities

• Organize tailored activities for residents.
• Book external suppliers for entertainment.
• Maintain records of resident participation.

Skills

Experience with dementia residents

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate people

Good organizational skills

Good time management

Job description

Activities Coordinator – 30 hours

Brockwell Lodge Care Home, Consett DH8 6AH

Harbour Healthcare

£12.22 PH

Do you have the oomph! to join our team?

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for an Activities Coordinator in Consett. Harbour Healthcare set high standards for resident care, and being an activities coordinator will mean that you are joining a team that put residents care and comfort before everything else. Our staff are professional, respectful, responsible, well trained and have high expectations of themselves and each other. Above all, they work as a team to ensure that all in their care receive a ‘first class’ service.

Whether you are an experienced Activities Co-ordinator looking to move and bring your high standards with you or if you are new to activities but know that you have ‘what it takes’ to make a difference to our resident then we want to hear from you!

Are you that ‘special person we are searching for?

We would love to meet you! Come and join the Harbour Team!

What are the tangible benefits for working with Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• 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

The successful candidate will:

• 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

The role and responsibilities (not definitive list):

• Assist in organising and coordinating activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together, 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 the planning of a varied and stimulating activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the Home
• Maintain written records of resident participation and regularly review resident needs
• Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community
• Participate in fundraising events as required

General responsibilities:

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

We would love to hear from you.

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