Activities Coordinator- Part Time

Greensleeves Care; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care home in Southampton seeks an Activities Coordinator on a part-time basis to create engaging activities for residents. You will plan and deliver a varied program tailored to residents' needs, ensuring a fulfilling environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and organisational skills, along with a background in activities for elders, particularly those with dementia.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Paid breaks

28 days paid holiday (pro-rata, including Bank Holidays)

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in organising activities.
• Understanding the needs of residents.
• Genuine desire to deliver activities in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan a varied programme of activity based on resident needs.
• Explore methods for meeting activity needs including group and individual sessions.
• Involve community resources in activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience with elders with dementia

Flexible attitude

Job description

Do you have prior experience in activities or organising events? We want to hear from you!

Greensleeves Care Home is seeking an Activities Coordinator on a part-time basis to join the team. You will be integral in organising and providing a varied and appropriate programme of activity for the home.

Responsibilities

As an Activities Coordinator, in conjunction with the Registered Manager, you will plan a varied programme of activity around the needs of your resident group. You will 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.

Requirements

You will have strong communication and organisational skills with previous experience in organising activities. You will be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to deliver activities in a care setting. You will also need:

• Have previous experience in organising activities
• Understand the needs of residents
• Be able to approach work with a flexible attitude, open to taking on new challenges
• Have previous experience in working with elders with dementia

Rewards Package

• Free learning and development
• Free DBS
• Paid breaks
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata, including Bank Holidays)
• Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care Provider
• Recognition of career milestones
• Company pension scheme
• On-going wellbeing support
• Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Incentive Bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are proud to recognise and nurture the skills of our staff and are passionate about supporting career progression. Our staff have moved from Care roles to Senior Care Assistant, Care Supervisors and right up to Home Manager level. Your career with us could start here!

How to apply

Interested? APPLY NOW! Click the apply now button and send us your CV. No CV? Just contact us with your details and we will be in touch to discuss further.

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.