Activities Coordinator

Prestwick Care; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestwick Care is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator for Hadrian House to plan and organize activities that promote active daily living for residents. This role includes assisting with daily programs, developing individual activity plans, and supporting social initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in caregiving and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Interest in providing care activities for residents.
• Communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their daily activity programmes.
• Promote strategies to improve stimulation for residents.
• Develop social/life plans in collaboration with the care team.

Skills

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment

Effective communication skills

Team player

Satisfactory DBS check

Job description

Prestwick Care, an expanding group of successful care homes in the North East, is now recruiting for an Activities Co-ordinator at Hadrian House. The successful candidate will plan, organise, and coordinate activities to promote active daily living for residents. The role also involves supporting carers in developing activity plans and organising external outings.

Job Details

• Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator
• Job Type: Permanent

Skills Required

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

Main Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their daily activity programmes
• Promote strategies to improve stimulation
• Observe care planning needs and complete daily records
• Support social activities and help residents continue hobbies and activities
• Provide risk assessments in collaboration with nursing staff for activities and outings
• Report incidents to the Home Manager or Person in Charge
• Implement health and safety policies, including emergency and fire procedures
• Promote safe working practices
• Maintain the good reputation of the Care Home
• Organise entertainers as needed
• Develop individual social/life plans for residents with the care team, relatives, and residents
• Support fundraising efforts for social activities beyond allocated budgets
• Create marketing materials with the support of the Home Manager