Activities Coordinator - St Johns Nursing Home

Clarendon Care Group Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Contributory pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 weeks' annual leave

On-site parking

Funded training opportunities

Job summary

Clarendon Care Services Ltd is seeking an Activities Coordinator for St Johns Nursing Home in Bromsgrove. You will plan, deliver and tailor activities to residents’ interests and needs, aiming to enhance wellbeing and social engagement.

Join a caring team; no prior experience required, with full training and development provided. 30 hours per week, £12.71 per hour, on-site parking and a supportive, inclusive environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Compassion, empathy and commitment are essential.
• Warm, patient and friendly nature.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning activities.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Good organisation and the ability to work well within a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan a varied programme of group activities, celebrations and one-to-one sessions.
• Support residents to enjoy hobbies, maintain social connections and explore new interests.
• Listen to residents and use their ideas to shape the activities programme.
• Adapt activities so residents can participate in ways that suit them.
• Help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels included.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Listening

Teamwork

Creativity

Organisational skills

Job description

A favourite song, a shared laugh or the chance to rediscover a much-loved hobby can make someone's day. As our Activities Coordinator, you'll help create those moments for the people who call St Johns Nursing Home their home.

Clarendon Care Services Ltd is a forward-thinking and growing organisation with established residential and nursing homes across the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing residents with the highest standards of care by employing people who bring compassion, kindness and commitment to their work.

We're looking for a creative and caring Activities Coordinator to join our friendly, dedicated team and help residents enjoy meaningful activities, companionship and opportunities to pursue their interests.

Your role

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Contracted hours: 30 hours per week

Location: St Johns Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8QT

Working alongside the care team, you will organise and deliver activities and events tailored to residents' interests, abilities and individual needs. You will:

• Plan a varied programme of group activities, celebrations and one-to-one sessions.
• Support residents to enjoy their hobbies, maintain social connections and explore new interests.
• Listen to residents and use their ideas to shape the activities programme.
• Adapt activities so residents can take part in ways that suit them.
• Help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels included.

Whether it's music, arts and crafts, games or a quiet conversation, your enthusiasm and creativity can give residents something to look forward to.

What you'll bring

Previous experience is welcome but not always necessary. We'll support you with training and career development. What matters most is your desire to care and make a positive difference to older people's lives.

• Compassion, empathy and commitment.
• A warm, patient and friendly nature.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning enjoyable activities.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Good organisation and the ability to work well within a team and under pressure.

What we offer

• Free uniform
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave*
• On-site parking
• Funded training opportunities*

*Terms apply.

Join our team

An enhanced DBS check will be required. The cost will be met by Clarendon Care Services Ltd, subject to terms and conditions.

Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete our application form and provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.