Activities Coordinator - Alexander House - 30 Hours Days

Holmes Care Group LTD; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holiday pay

SSSC fees paid (Scotland)

Company pension scheme

PVG application paid (permanent)

Refer a Friend £500

Blue Light Card scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Online retail discounts

Discounted Health Club memberships

Training and development opportunities

Staff Appreciation Week

Job summary

Holmes Care Group LTD in Scotland is seeking an Activity Coordinator to enrich residents' lives through engaging activities and compassionate support. You will focus on ensuring residents lead stimulating, fulfilling lives with a person-centered approach and warm interactions with families and staff.

Experience in activity coordination is desirable; training will be provided. This permanent, on-site role offers a supportive team environment, ongoing professional development, and access to staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Activity Coordination is desirable, but training and support will be provided.
• Experience in caregiving is welcome but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care and support to residents.
• Assisting residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual.
• Providing support and guidance to family members.
• Engaging in day to day activities and providing companionship to residents.
• Maintaining good communication and developing effective working relationships with other team members.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST:we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package:

• - Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements
• - SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)
• - Company pension scheme
• - Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)
• - Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500
• - Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
• - Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider
• - Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back
• - Discounted Health Club memberships
• - Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group
• - Additional on-going training and development opportunities
• - Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of an Activity Coordinator look like?

As a naturally caring and compassionate person, you will play a central role in ensuring our residents lead a stimulating and fulfilling life:

• - Providing excellent care and support to residents
• - Assisting residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• - Providing support and guidance to family members
• - Engaging in day to day activities and providing companionship to residents
• - Maintaining good communication and developing effective working relationships with other team members

Previous experience of Activity Coordinator work is desirable, but not essential, as training and support will be given. For this post, we warmly welcome applicants who have previous carer experience.