Activities Coordinator

Excelcare Holdings Ltd; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Saffron Walden seeks a passionate Lifestyle Activities Coordinator to develop engaging activities and enhance the quality of life for residents. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and has excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, holiday, and various incentives for outstanding contributions.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme: £500 reward

DBS certificate paid

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship

Paid uniform

Employee of the Month: £100 reward

Team appreciation week

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in care or similar roles.
• Organized and passionate about improving lives.
• Genuine desire to enhance residents' well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging activities that benefit residents individually or as a group.
• Plan outings and establish community partnerships.
• Promote choice and empower residents within a supportive social environment.

Skills

Experience in a similar role or in a caring environment

Organizational skills

Positive and proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Lifestyle Activities Coordinator

We are seeking a passionate and organized Lifestyle Activities Coordinator to join our team at Stanley Wilson Lodge Care Home in Saffron Walden, Essex. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and organizing meaningful activities and a lifestyle programme to enrich the lives of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop engaging activities that benefit residents individually or as a group, involving staff, family members, and residents to understand their needs.
2. Establish partnerships with local community organizations, schools, colleges, and churches to expand activity options.
3. Plan days out and external activities, requiring a good knowledge of the surrounding area and external organizations.
4. Promote choice and empower residents to create a social environment that supports their individual outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in a similar role or in a caring environment is desirable.
• Organized, well-planned, and passionate about making a positive change.
• Confident with a fun, proactive attitude.
• Genuine desire to improve the lives of older people.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Benefits:

• Salary: £12.85 - £13.55 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced bank holiday pay.
• Annual salary review.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: £500 reward for every referral.
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Funded qualifications via apprenticeship programme (where required).
• Paid uniform.
• Employee of the Month: £100 reward for outstanding contribution.
• Team appreciation week.

Join our compassionate and welcoming team and make a difference every day by supporting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents.