Activities Coordinator

Hartford Care Ltd.; Shanklin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. in Shanklin is seeking an Activities Coordinator for Springfield Nursing Home, Isle of Wight. You will plan and deliver stimulating activities for residents, tailoring them to individual interests to enhance wellbeing and dignity.

No previous experience is required as full training is provided. The role suits someone who enjoys leading and organising people, is sociable, reliable and caring, and who can work as part of a dedicated team to support residents daily.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver stimulating activities for residents
• Tailor activities to individual interests to enhance wellbeing
• Create a happy, caring atmosphere and support daily living

Job description

Location:Springfield Nursing Home, 26 Arthurs Hill, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6EX

As anActivities Coordinatoryou will providestimulating and meaningful activitiesfor our residents. You willtailor these activities, taking into account individual skills, hobbies and interests, aiming to improve the quality of life, whilst promoting and upholding our resident’s privacy, dignity and independenceat all times.

Your role is to create ahappy and caring atmosphere; puttingresidents needs first, providing a wide range of physical, social, emotional and psychological activitiestailored to the individual. Werespect differencesand recognise our staff and residents will have different needs. This is avaried rolewhich may include youaccompanying residents to the local country fair, leading achair exerciseclass,reminiscingwith a resident about their childhood holidays, ordoing arts and crafts.

No previous experienceis required for this role as we willprovide full training. This role would be suited to you if youenjoy leading and organising activities, areorganised,you aresociable, active, lovingbringing people together.

We do require you to demonstrate aflexible, hard working and caring attitude, with a desire to work as part of adedicated team, showing care and compassion at all times.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.