Activities Coordinator - Part Time

Prime Life; Scunthorpe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of residents in a care village. This role involves planning engaging activities that promote social, emotional, and physical well-being, along with organizing excursions and entertainment. The ideal candidate will possess a caring nature, excellent organizational skills, and a desire to make a positive impact in the community. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

Hourly pay rates from £12.45 to £12.80

Opportunities for learning and progression

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference.
• Prior experience in organizing activities in similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily activities for residents' well-being.
• Schedule trips based on residents’ interests.
• Provide companionship and support during outings.

Skills

Caring nature

Time-keeping skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in care or activities coordination

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as an Activities Coordinator.

This role will be based at Phoenix Park Care Village, in the heart of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. The Care Village has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 146 residents, across three buildings on the site. Typically our residents at Phoenix Park live with a range of age-related health conditions, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia and may also require one-to-one personal support to maintain their daily independence. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding, and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Activities Coordinator:

This role offers great work-life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer a range of excellent benefits including:

1. Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour dependent upon qualification level
2. Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
3. Fully funded DBS
4. Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
5. Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Activities Coordinator include:

1. Planning daily activities that empower residents' social, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being
2. Scheduling trips and excursions in line with residents’ interests and hobbies
3. Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
4. Organising and participating in fundraising
5. Researching and arranging entertainment within the home, such as musicians and artists
6. Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation
7. Welcoming family members to the home and encouraging participation in daily activities with their loved ones

What we’re looking for in our Activities Coordinator:

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience of organising activities within a similar environment would be advantageous, as we are seeking someone who can quickly involve themselves in the day-to-day running of activities and entertainment. Good time-keeping skills and the ability to prioritise tasks are essential for this position to ensure activities are carried out routinely. Typically, our residents live with age-related conditions, life-limiting health conditions, and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding, and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Activities Coordinator, please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!