Activities coordinator

Hartford Care Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Part time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking a part-time Activities Coordinator at Springfield Park, OL11 4RE, to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents. You will tailor sessions to individual interests, promoting wellbeing while upholding dignity and independence.

No prior experience is required; full training will be provided, and staff are expected to work flexibly, with a caring attitude and commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training will be provided.
• Enjoy leading activities and bringing people together.
• Flexible, hardworking and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating activities tailored to residents' interests to improve quality of life.
• Create a happy, caring atmosphere and support residents' independence.
• Lead chair exercises, arts and crafts, and accompany residents to events.
• Respect individual differences and work as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Activity planning

Organised

Sociable

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Part Time Hours available (15hrs a week including weekends)

Location: Springfield Park, OL11 4RE

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating and meaningful activities for residents, tailoring activities to individual skills, hobbies and interests to improve quality of life while upholding privacy, dignity and independence.
• Create a happy and caring atmosphere, putting residents' needs first, and delivering a wide range of physical, social, emotional and psychological activities tailored to the individual.
• Respect differences and recognise that staff and residents will have different needs in a varied role.
• Examples of responsibilities may include accompanying residents to local events, leading chair exercise classes, reminiscing with residents about past holidays, or facilitating arts and crafts.

Requirements

• No previous experience is required; full training will be provided.
• This role suits someone who enjoys leading and organising activities, is organized, sociable and active, and who enjoys bringing people together.
• Demonstrate a flexible, hardworking and caring attitude, with a desire to work as part of a dedicated team and show care and compassion at all times.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Fair and competitive pay along with a variety of financial and non-financial benefits to support you at work.
• Opportunities for paid training and development throughout your career.
• This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.