Activities Coordinator

Hartford Care Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd in Poole is seeking an Activities Coordinator for The Laurels & Pine Lodge Care Home. Part-time 22 hours per week, with alternate weekend work. You will create stimulating activities tailored to residents’ interests to improve quality of life.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided. The role suits someone organised, sociable and caring who enjoys bringing people together and supporting a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Flexibility and caring attitude are important.
• Ability to organise activities and engage residents.

Responsibilities

• Accompany residents to local events such as country fairs.
• Lead chair exercise classes.
• Plan and deliver a range of physical, social, emotional and psychological activities.
• Tailor activities to individual skills and interests.

Skills

Organised

Sociable

Active

People skills

Job description

Employment type: Part-time - 22hours per week (includes alternate weekend working)
Location: The Laurels & Pine Lodge Care Home, 33-37 Foxholes Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3NA

As an Activities Coordinatoryou will providestimulating and meaningful activitiesfor our residents. You willtailor these activities, taking into account individual skills, hobbies and interests, aiming to improve the quality of life, whilst promoting and upholding our resident’s privacy, dignity and independenceat all times.

Your role is to create ahappy and caring atmosphere; puttingresidents needs first, providing a wide range of physical, social, emotional and psychological activitiestailored to the individual. Werespect differencesand recognise our staff and residents will have different needs. This is avaried rolewhich may include youaccompanying residents to the local country fair, leading achair exerciseclass,reminiscingwith a resident about their childhood holidays, ordoing arts and crafts.

No previous experienceis required for this role as we willprovide full training. This role would be suited to you if youenjoy leading and organising activities, areorganised,you aresociable, active, lovingbringing people together.

We do require you to demonstrate aflexible, hard working and caring attitude, with a desire to work as part of adedicated team, showing care and compassion at all times.

Not only is this a great role and a fantastic team to work in, with fair and competitive pay, but we also offer a variety of otherfinancial and non-financialbenefits to support you at work, including opportunities for paid training and development throughout your career. Please see a summary of some of the things you will receive if you choose Hartford Care.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.