Activities Coordinator

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Poynton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Poynton is looking for an Activities Coordinator to enhance residents' quality of life through tailored activities and community engagements. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in residents, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate participation. This position offers numerous employee benefits, including counselling services, training opportunities, and staff recognition awards.

Benefits

FREE face-to-face counselling

Employee recognition awards

Monthly £30 voucher for Employee of the Month

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

FREE eye test

Cashback card

FREE mental health support programmes

Seasonal company events

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Ability to effectively schedule and plan activities.
• Experience with residents living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate tailored activities for residents.
• Book external suppliers for entertainment.
• Plan community trips considering accessibility.
• Maintain records of resident participation.
• Contribute to a stimulating activity programme.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Motivating participation

Job description

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for an Activities Coordinator in Poynton. 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.

Responsibilities

• To 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. These would include themed events based on local holidays and traditions
• Booking external suppliers to provide entertainment
• Organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility
• To 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

• To attend and participate in staff meetings
• Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
• To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives, and visitors including professional agencies
• To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home (Be experienced in working with residents living with dementia)

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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