Activities Coordinator – Gainsborough

Monarch Healthcare; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Activities Coordinator at Ferndene Care Home in Gainsborough. The ideal candidate will plan and implement activities tailored to residents' needs, fostering social inclusion. Responsibilities include budgeting for activities and maintaining documentation of daily events. Applicants should possess strong communication and organisational skills, with prior experience in care settings preferred. This rewarding role offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Annual Monarch Healthcare Awards and Dinner

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Induction support and ongoing training

Access to on-site parking

Contributory Pension

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and organising events and activities.
• Proficiency in creating monthly activity programmes.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date records of daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and implement monthly activity programmes.
• Foster an atmosphere of social inclusion.
• Work within a budget for activities and fundraising.
• Maintain records using appropriate documentation.

Skills

Experience in a care setting

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work on their own initiative

Job description

Monarch Healthcare is recruiting for an Activities Coordinator to join our team at Ferndene Care Home in Gainsborough, DN21.

At Ferndene Care Home, we offer care and nursing support to older adults and individuals living with dementia. Our purpose-built home provides bright, spacious accommodation designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Activities Coordinator – Gainsborough : Position Details :

• Rate of Pay : in line with national minimum wage
• Hours : 30 hours per week. Shift times between the hours of 09 : 00-18 : 00
• Schedule : We work on a rota basis which includes alternate weekends and some bank holidays
• Location : Park Springs Road, Gainsborough, DN21. (Please consider travel times, including on weekends, before applying)

Benefits :

• Annual Monarch Healthcare Awards and Dinner
• weeks of Annual Leave
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Induction support and ongoing training
• Access to on-site parking
• Supportive team environment
• Contributory Pension

Responsibilities :

• Create, plan and implement monthly activity programmes that consider the individual needs and choice of all people who live within the nursing home
• Create an atmosphere of social inclusion and purposeful days
• Work to a budget and create methods of fundraising
• Maintain up to date records of daily activities using appropriate documentation

Qualifications and Skills :

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a care setting and / or developing and organising a range of events and activities, that promote purposeful days. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative and plan and produce a variety of documents and supporting material to enhance the home’s activities programme.

We are looking to speak with friendly, encouraging, and caring individuals that are looking to make a difference to the lives of others through this varied and rewarding role.

Application Process :

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.

All positions are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. We appreciate and thank you for taking the time to apply.