Activities Coordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit care provider in Oxford is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create engaging programs for residents. This role involves understanding residents' interests and organizing events to promote their independence and well-being. Candidates should have experience in working with the elderly and be confident in community engagement. Competitive pay and a variety of benefits are offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend bonus

Discount programme

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and delivering events and activities.
• Comfortable engaging with the elderly in a residential setting.
• Ability to engage with the local community.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver activities for residents.
• Engage residents to understand their interests.
• Encourage participation from team members and relatives.

Skills

Event organization

Communication

Engagement with elderly people

Job description

Location: Townsend House, Headington, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £13.19 per hour

Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday 08:30 till 4:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am till 4:00 pm

About the role

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs.

Many of our residents are living with various age‑related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

In return

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not‑for‑profit provider in the UK. Not‑for‑profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1,000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About you

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one‑to‑one basis.

You’ll be comfortable engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home.

You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.

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