Activities Coordinator — Elder Care & Dementia Programs

Greensleeves Care; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Overtime bonus

Pension scheme

Death in service (2x)

Length of service awards

Hapi app benefits

Cycle to work

EAP & Thrive app

Refer a Friend £300

Free learning & development

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care in England is looking for an Activities Co-ordinator to identify and plan resident-centred activities across our care homes. You will liaise with residents, relatives and staff to tailor programs that match likes, dislikes and needs.

You will plan, lead and participate in varied activity programmes, support the Activities Assistant and work with the Registered Manager to ensure meaningful engagement and wellbeing for residents.

Qualifications

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Can demonstrate experience in organising activities
• Experience of supervising or delegating work to others

Responsibilities

• Identify resident activity needs through assessment, observation and discussion.
• Liaise with residents, relatives, friends and staff to ensure full knowledge of each resident’s likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.
• Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external resources and community based resources.
• Plan, lead or participate in a varied programme of activity around the needs of the resident group, using identified resources, in conjunction with the Activities Assistant, Registered Manager, and other colleagues.

Skills

Identify resident activity needs

Confidentiality

Experience organising activities

Supervising or delegating

Job description

Greensleeves Care in England is looking for an Activities Co-ordinator to identify and plan resident-centred activities across our care homes. You will liaise with residents, relatives and staff to tailor programs that match likes, dislikes and needs.

You will plan, lead and participate in varied activity programmes, support the Activities Assistant and work with the Registered Manager to ensure meaningful engagement and wellbeing for residents.