Activities Coordinator - Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Dumfries is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create engaging activities that enhance residents' wellbeing and social interaction. The role requires a warm and empathetic individual with strong organizational and creative skills. Key responsibilities include tailoring activities to residents' interests and fostering community connections. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive rewards package including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Range of retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and personable nature.
• Strong organisational skills and a driven mindset.
• Creative approach to inspire residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create stimulating activities tailored to residents' interests.
• Get to know residents and their families to enhance their wellbeing.
• Encourage participation in activities within the home and local community.

Skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Creativity

Communication

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you’ll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you’ll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn’t essential especially because we’ll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your planning and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.