Activities Coordinator

Greensleeves Care; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday FTE

Overtime Incentive Scheme

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to assess and meet the activity needs of residents across our care homes in England. You will plan, lead and participate in a varied programme of activities, liaising with residents, relatives and staff to tailor sessions to individual likes and abilities.

The role involves coordinating with the Activities Assistant and Registered Manager to ensure engaging, person-centred programmes that support wellbeing and social interaction for

Qualifications

• An understanding of the needs of residents.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Can demonstrate experience in organising activities.
• Experience of supervising or delegating work to others.

Responsibilities

• Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.
• Liaise with residents, relatives, friends and staff to ensure full knowledge of each resident’s likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.
• Explore appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external resources and community based resources.
• Plan, lead or participate in a varied programme of activity around the needs of the resident group, using identified resources, in conjunction with the Activities Assistant, Registered Manager, and other colleagues.

Skills

Resident needs understanding

Confidentiality

Activity planning

Supervising/Delegation

Job description

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?
At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will:

• Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.
• Liaise with residents, relatives, friends and staff to ensure full knowledge of each resident’s likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.
• Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external resources and community based resources.
• Plan, lead or participate in a varied programme of activity around the needs of the resident group, using identified resources, in conjunction with the Activities Assistant, Registered Manager, and other colleagues.

To apply, you will need:

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Can demonstrate experience in organising activities
• Experience of supervising or delegating work to others

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive Scheme
• Company pension scheme - employers' contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40, and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and an enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect - We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness - We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility - We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.