Activities Coordinator

Sanctuary Group; Romford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Romford is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enrich residents' lives through stimulating activities and teamwork. This role emphasizes creativity, support among colleagues, and a genuine passion for caring for older people. Training is provided for all experiences, making it ideal for enthusiastic individuals eager to make a difference.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional compensation for overtime

Financial wellbeing support

Life assurance

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Comprehensive training and internal opportunities

Loyalty recognition scheme

CQC Inspection bonus

Qualifications

• Experience not essential; training will be provided.
• Ability to communicate well is essential.
• Genuine liking for older people and their needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to enrich residents’ lives.
• Organize variety of stimulating activities.
• Support colleagues and have a fun working environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Caring attitude

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Job description

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Chadwell House Residential Care Home, 372 Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford, Essex, RM6 4YG

£13.10 per hour

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work don’t we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other and work hard as a team. There’s loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Chadwell House for all regardless of role.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Chadwell House is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network, who provide invaluable support for colleagues
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Activities Coordinator? Here’s more about the role:

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
• Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day – let’s get creative and stuck in
• This is an exciting opportunity to really get to know our residents and provide them with a variety of stimulating activities that not only promote physical but also mental and social wellbeing
• The opportunities are endless in terms of what activities you could introduce and we would be interested to hear your ideas
• It’s very simple – if we can be the best Activities Coordinator we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we’re all doing a great job.

What skills do I need?

• Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
• Experience is not essential, as we will support you with all the training and support you’ll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share
• Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach
• You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work, with a range of benefits and opportunities for growth and development.

We are a Disability Confident employer and we will make adjustments throughout your application process. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy.