Activities Coordinator

Avon Search & Selection; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£16.00 per hour

Full-time

Training & development

Supportive management

Friendly environment

Job summary

Avon Search & Selection is recruiting on behalf of a luxury retirement home in Worthing for an Activities Coordinator. The role focuses on planning a stimulating daily programme for residents, with emphasis on dementia-friendly activities and social engagement.

The successful candidate will create meaningful experiences, work with families and care staff, and promote independence and wellbeing within a warm, home-like environment.

Qualifications

• Planning and delivering a varied programme of activities reflecting residents' interests and life experiences.
• Providing dementia-aware activities to engage residents meaningfully.
• Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise a varied programme of daily activities.
• Arrange group and individual activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Support residents living with dementia to participate in meaningful activities.
• Organise reminiscence sessions, music, arts and crafts, games and social events.
• Encourage participation while respecting individual choices and preferences.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Celebrate birthdays, special occasions and seasonal events.
• Promote residents' independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure activities are enjoyable, safe and appropriate for all residents.

Skills

Activity planning

Group activities

Dementia awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Activities Coordinator Full Time Luxury Retirement Home AV2092

Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Hours: Full Time Days

About the Home

Avon Search is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run residential dementia care home in Worthing, which has been providing specialist care since 1991.

Originally one of the first care homes in the area to specialise in dementia care, the home has developed into a centre of excellence, supporting up to 26 residents living with different types and characteristics of dementia and other cognitive conditions.

Owned and operated by an experienced care provider for over 15 years, the home prides itself on creating a warm, inclusive and genuinely homely atmosphere where residents feel safe, valued and cared for.

The home's philosophy is centred around recognising that every resident is an individual, with their own life experiences, preferences and changing needs. By working closely with families and loved ones, the team builds a detailed understanding of each resident to ensure their interests, abilities and personalities are understood.

Residents are encouraged to remain as active and independent as possible, maintaining their dignity, choice and quality of life.

The home offers:

• Specialist residential dementia care for up to 26 residents.
• A warm, welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere.
• Individualised care tailored to residents' changing needs.
• A strong emphasis on dignity, independence and personal choice.
• An experienced and dedicated team of care professionals.
• A commitment to supporting residents' emotional and social wellbeing.

The Role

As an Activities Coordinator, you will play an important role in creating a stimulating, enjoyable and meaningful daily experience for residents.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering a varied programme of activities that reflects residents' individual interests, abilities and life experiences, particularly those living with dementia.

Working closely with the care team and families, you will encourage residents to remain socially engaged, active and independent while helping to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere throughout the home.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and organising a varied programme of daily activities.
• Arranging group and individual activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Supporting residents living with dementia to participate in meaningful activities.
• Organising reminiscence sessions, music, arts and crafts, games and social events.
• Encouraging participation while respecting individual choices and preferences.
• Building positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Celebrating birthdays, special occasions and seasonal events.
• Promoting residents' independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensuring activities are enjoyable, safe and appropriate for all residents.

About You

• Previous experience in an activities-based role, ideally within a care home.
• A friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing personality.
• A creative approach with the ability to develop new activity ideas.
• An understanding of dementia and the needs of older people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion and a genuine interest in improving residents' quality of life.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits & Perks

• £16.00 per hour.
• Full-time
• Opportunity to work within an established specialist dementia care home.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Friendly, family-oriented working environment.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives.