Activities Coordinator - Bank

Abbeyfield Living; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living is seeking an Activities Coordinator for its Independent Living Service in Skipton. In this role, you will enhance residents' social and mental well-being by organizing meaningful activities. The position offers flexible hours and competitive hourly pay, aiming to foster engaging community experiences.

Benefits

Mandatory training provided

Accrual of paid leave

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to work using own initiative.
• Creative with a fresh approach to planning activities.
• Caring and empathetic towards the needs of older people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide a range of social activities for residents.
• Engage with residents to tailor activities to their needs.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Job description

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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 - BankThe 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 provide a varied range of social activities suitable for your residents.
• You'll naturally get to know your residents as individuals, and involve 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.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• 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 31 days 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 understand the 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.

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