Activities Coordinator

Orchard Care Homes; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Discount Card

Training and progression opportunities

Free Uniform and car parking

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Awards and recognition schemes

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd in Sunderland is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Co-ordinator to create engaging daily programmes at Ashlea Lodge Care Home. You will lead group and individual activities, coordinate entertainment, and support residents’ well-being through social, creative, and reminiscence sessions.

The role involves organising outings, liaising with families and staff, and maintaining records and budgets.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and confident communicator.
• Ability to engage residents and run diverse activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a varied programme of group and individual activities.
• Coordinate external entertainers and activities outside the home.
• Organise trips and outings, ensuring resident safety and staff support.
• Keep records of activity budgets and equipment.
• Promote the home and activities on social media and in the local community.

Skills

Outgoing

Public speaking

Creativity

Job description

Are you out going, love to stand up in front of a crowd and have an imagination like no other?

The role of an Activities Co-ordinator might be your casting call!

Location:

Ashlea Lodge Care Home-

Hylton Road, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7AB

Rate: £12.71 per hour - 26 Hours Per Week

Introduction to the role

Whether it is creating an interactive film day, decorating one of the lounges as a tearoom or hosting a sing-along session, our Activity Coordinators are centre stage in homes.

Activities in our homes play vital part in maintaining the physical and mental well-being of the people living within the home. Working alongside the individuals, their families and home staff, you will create daily activities that are engaging, fun, meaningful and memory evoking.

Alongside home-based activities, you will coordinate external performers, building relationships with individuals and organisations to deliver a wide range of activities. You may also support the homes to maintain their social media platforms, capturing moments to share with families and promote the home within the local community.

Main Duties

Plan & gain approval for a programme of varied group and/or individual events following discussions with individuals, care staff & relatives. Publicise & communicate the programme, ensuring that all individuals have access.

Run all events on the programme giving regard to patient safety, comfort & enjoyment. Group events may include craft classes, music, films, quizzes, bingo, reminiscence, and entertainment.

Accompany people on outings, ensuring adequate provision of care staff & that all safety standards are met, particularly with regards to mobility.

Keep records of all finances associated with the programme, which must be in keeping with the agreed budget. Assist in fund raising activities. Manage supply of all equipment.

Organise regular visits from Ministers of religious denominations. Assist with transport for individuals who wish to attend religious services.

About Orchard Healthcare Group

Within close proximity of the vibrant city of Sunderland and all that it has to offer,

is a modern home with two floors that provides specialist care for older people, many of whom are living with dementia.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development is actively encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

Access to Blue Light Discount Card.

Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.

Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.

Free Uniform and car parking.

Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues