Activities Coordinator

Meadow House; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training courses

Qualifications opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition awards

Job summary

Meadow House in Swaffham is looking for an Activities Coordinator to lead their Activities team. This rewarding role includes designing newsletters, implementing engaging activities, and collaborating with the care team to enhance residents' wellbeing. The ideal candidate is caring, creative, and has strong communication skills.

Meadow House provides exemplary residential care with a friendly atmosphere. Benefits include a company pension, paid holidays, training opportunities, and more, all

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating activities or working with elderly care is beneficial.
• A fun and friendly personality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design newsletters to update residents and families.
• Implement engaging activity calendars.
• Collaborate with care team for residents' wellbeing.
• Promote home and events on social media.

Skills

Great communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Social media experience

Caring and compassionate

Job description

22.5 hours per week - 8.30am to 4.30pm (includes alternate weekends) 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, Meadow House Meadow House offers residential and nursing care to the Norfolk community. The facility also provides care for young people with disabilities and specialises in caring for individuals with multiple sclerosis. The home is entirely on the ground floor and has a very friendly atmosphere - where everyone is treated like family.

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.

Benefits

• 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. If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then

About Meadow House

Meadow house is located in Swaffham, Norfolk. We provide residential and nursing care for elderly people. We also have a young person's disability unit that specialises in care for people with multiple sclerosis. Our staff are proud to have a fantastic reputation in the local (and wider) community and to have won multiple awards for our home. We have also achieved the rating of 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. To find out more about Meadow House follow this link