Activities Coordinator - Bank

Abbeyfield Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbeyfield Group is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance the social and mental health of residents at Abbeyfield Woodlands. This role involves planning activities tailored to individual needs, especially for those with dementia, in a supportive, team-oriented environment. A caring and creative individual is essential for making a difference in the lives of older people.

Benefits

Competitive pay benchmarked regularly.

31 days paid leave (pro rata).

Mandatory training provided.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to work using initiative.
• Creative with a fresh approach to planning activities.
• Empathetic and understands the needs of older people, including those with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social activities tailored to resident needs.
• Build positive relationships with residents and support their engagement.
• Plan activities, obtain supplies, and maintain records of resident involvement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: Activities Coordinator - Bank
The Home : Abbeyfield Woodlands is a 31 bed Independent Living Service with Extra Care. Surrounded by picturesque woodland areas and only a short drive from the town centre. Location: AbbeyfieldWoodlands, Woodlands Drive, North Yorkshire, Skipton, BD23 1QU
Hours:Flexible hours available as this is a bank agreement
Pay:£12.60 p/h

The Role of Activities Coordinator - Bank:

• Within Abbeyfield we believe that maintaining and improving the social and mental health of our residents is as important as their physical health. In the role of Activities Coordinator, you have a vital role in achieving this.
• You will providea varied range of social activities suitable for your residents.
• You'll naturally get to know your residents as individuals, andinvolve them and others at all stages of the activity development process, and tailor each activity to their current physical and mental needs and abilities, including those with dementia.
• You have the responsibility but also the great pleasure of developing positive and supportive relationships with our amazing residents. You can use their life stories, experiences and interests to collate a selection of personally meaningful activities which will most engage that person, maintaining their choice to be as involved, or not involved, as they wish.
• You will work in partnership with other staff and volunteers, utilising their skills and expertise and motivating and supporting them throughout their involvement.
• Responsible for each activity running as smoothly as possible, you’ll plan and obtain all needed supplies and deal swiftly with any concerns raised.
• You will maintain an up to date record of relevant information including resident involvement and past and planned activities.
• In line with your casual (bank) worker assignment agreement, we offer competitive pay that is benchmarked regularly, and in line with those of our employed staff in similar roles.
• And depending on how many hours you work, you will accrue leave at an equivalent rate of 31days paid leave in a full calendar year, inclusive of bank/public holidays (pro rata).
• To carry out this role, you will be provided with mandatory training to get you started, as part of a comprehensive induction. To work for us in future assignments, you will be expected to keep your mandatory training up to date.

About You:

• You’ll be highly organised, and able to work using your own initiative.
• Creative, with a fresh approach to planning activities, you’ll also be a naturally caring person, who is empathetic, and understandthe needs of older people, including those with dementia.
• Able to communicate and interact well with a wide range of people in varied situations, you’ll also be patient, with the ability to remain calm and tactful in sensitive situations.
• You’ll also be able to build strong relationships, and by doing so you’ll be a strong and supportive team player.

If the role of Activities Coordinator is something you would be interested in applying for, please apply today and attach a copy of your CV. We would love to hear from you!

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.