Activities Coordinator

Popular Care Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as an Activities Coordinator in a care home where your creativity and passion for working with the elderly will shine. This role is all about crafting engaging activities that bring joy and excitement to residents' lives. You'll adapt activities for residents with varying needs, ensuring everyone feels included and valued. With a focus on fostering a positive environment, you'll work closely with care staff to enhance residents' daily experiences. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fun and rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Get Paid in Real-Time with Flexearn

Discounted Stays

50% Off Food and Beverages

Spa Discounts

Retail, Cinema & Fun Discounts

Superstar Awards

Long-Service Awards

Recommend a Friend

24/7 Support

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and leading engaging activities for the elderly.
• Experience working with people with dementia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Craft and deliver a variety of social and recreational activities.
• Support residents' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Skills

Activity Coordination

Communication Skills

Creativity

Patience

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Join the Adventure in our Home – Where Work and Fun Come Together!

Are you ready to leap into an exciting career with a twist? Within our Homes, we mix fun, rewards, and endless opportunities into the perfect mix of a job! Here's a sneak peek into the exciting adventures that await you.

The Role:

As our Activities Coordinator Extraordinaire, you’ll be the life and soul of the party, crafting and delivering a whirlwind of social and recreational activities for our wonderful residents. Flexibility is your middle name as you work around their needs, bringing joy and excitement every single day. Got a passion for working with the elderly? Check. Love a good sing-along and dance-off? Double check.

Your Superpowers:

• Conjure up and launch a dazzling array of activities tailored to our residents’ interests and abilities.
• Host group shindigs and provide one-on-one fun for our residents.
• Adapt activities for residents with dementia – patience and creativity are key!
• Cultivate a positive and inclusive vibe in our care home.
• Team up with care staff to weave activities into residents’ daily lives.
• Keep track of activities and participation – you’re organized and on the ball.
• Cheer on and support residents, boosting their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

What You Bring:

• Experience in a similar role – you’ve been there, done that, and have the stories to prove it.
• A knack for creating and leading engaging activities for the elderly.
• Experience working with people with dementia – you’re patient, adaptable, and a creative problem-solver.
• Stellar communication and people skills.
• Organizational wizardry and superb time management.
• Independence and teamwork skills – you’re a lone wolf and a pack player.

About Us:

We’re all about bringing the best quality nursing, residential, and dementia care to our wonderful seniors. Our goal? To give our residents as much independence as possible in a safe, friendly, and fun environment.

Unleash Your Benefits:

• Get Paid in Real-Time with Flexearn: No more waiting for payday! Track your earnings live, cash out when you need, and learn smart money tips to manage your money like a pro.
• Discounted Stays: Enjoy sweet discounts at our UK hotels and branded spots!
• Feast for Less – 50% Off: Dive into deliciousness with half-price food and beverages at all our hotels and venues.
• Spa Discounts: Treat yourself to some TLC with our exclusive spa deals.
• Retail, Cinema & Fun Discounts: Save on shopping sprees, movie nights, and leisure activities galore.
• Superstar Awards: Shine bright and get recognized every month!
• Long-Service Awards: Celebrate your milestones with us, starting from just one year of service.
• Recommend a Friend: Get rewarded for bringing your friends along for the ride.
• 24/7 Support: Access our confidential ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ anytime, anywhere.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
• Bereavement Leave – Time of when its most needed with a peace of mind.

How to Join the Fun:

Ready to bring your enthusiasm, experience, and passion for working with the elderly to our team? Apply now and help us make our home the best place for our residents. Let’s make magic happen together!

Please note that all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check.