Activities Coordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home organization in Princes Risborough is seeking an experienced Activities Co-ordinator. You will create and lead activities that engage residents and promote their independence. Ideal candidates should have experience working with elderly individuals and be confident in fostering relationships within the community. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including holiday time and a pension plan.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Discounts with Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards'

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing and delivering activities or events.
• Comfortable working with elderly people in a residential setting.
• Confident in engaging with residents to discover their interests.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging activities and events for residents.
• Foster independence and cater to individual needs of residents.
• Encourage participation from team members, relatives, and local community.

Skills

Event planning

Engagement with residents

Community interaction

Job description

Overview

Activities Co‑Ordinator – Location: Princes Risborough. Pay rate £12.40. Contracted hours: 25 hours.

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 Co‑ordinator, 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.

Our care home, Icknield Court, is conveniently located close to Princes Risborough town centre and is within easy reach of High Wycombe. The home provides a friendly and modern living environment with 90 individual rooms across six wings, plus facilities and outdoor and communal space for residents to participate in social activities and enjoy company. Personal items can be brought from home to provide homely touches.

Benefits

• 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 £1000 for successful referrals
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme with discounts

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. Either way you’ll be confident in engaging with residents to understand what they love to do, either as a group or one‑to‑one. You’ll be comfortable engaging with the local community to bring people in to enhance the activities programme and ensure residents receive added stimulation from life outside the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise. If you have the right skills and attitude, you could be the next Activities Co‑ordinator to join us. Apply and start your career with us today.