Activities Coordinator

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Stowmarket; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training courses

Qualifications opportunities

Discount card

Recognition awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited seeks an Activities Coordinator at Hillcroft House, Stowmarket. In this role, you'll lead engaging activities that enrich the lives of residents. Your creativity and communication skills will be essential as you collaborate with the care team to enhance well-being.

The company offers thorough training and support, ensuring you thrive in a rewarding environment. Enjoy benefits like a company pension, paid holidays, and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate individual dedicated to enhancing residents' lives.
• Experience in designing and implementing engaging activities.
• Ability to promote events and activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design newsletters for residents and families.
• Implement monthly activity calendars with diverse programs.
• Collaborate with care teams to enhance residents' well-being.
• Promote events on social media to involve the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Social media proficiency

Creativity

Team collaboration

Job description

Activities Coordinator

Hillcroft House, Stowmarket

£12.90 per hour

20 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

4 days per week, 5 hour shifts

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our Activities team in our lovely care home,Hillcroft House, Stowmarket

Hillcroft House is a care home specialising in residential and dementia care. Described as a ‘magical’ place by the residents, the home has a lovely atmosphere. It is a busy and lively home where everyone is treated as one big family – whether you’re a staff member, a relative or a resident.

What would a typical day look like?

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:

• Designing and distributing newsletters to our residents and their family members, updating them on the events and activities being held at the home.
• Implementing a monthly calendar filled with a variety of different engaging activities which may include arts and crafts, outside entertainment, themed days/nights, excursions and the usual interactive games.
• Collaborating with the care team to support with our residents social enhancement and maintain their sense of wellbeing.
• Promoting our home and events across social media channels, encouraging interaction and involvement with the local community.

The role really enables you to bring out your creativity, adapting activity programmes that respect individuals and further enhance the wonderful atmosphere we have within our home. Great communication skills and experience using social media platforms, coupled with great planning and organisational skills are a key requirement for this role, along with a fun and friendly personality.

Whether you are an experienced Activities Coordinator or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.