Activities Lead

Kingsley Healthcare; Holt; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare seeks a Creative and Caring Activities Lead to head the activities and wellbeing programme in our care home, ensuring every day is full of fun, purpose and moments that matter. Reporting to the Home Manager, you’ll lead a small team of Activities Coordinators, Assistants and volunteers, tailoring a person-centred programme for residents, including those living with dementia.

You’ll work with the care team to plan diverse activities, manage the budget, build community links

Qualifications

• Experience in activities role within a care setting, with some leadership.
• Ability to plan a varied, person-centred programme for residents.
• Experience adapting activities for dementia and complex needs.
• Strong budget management and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the activities team and volunteers.
• Plan group and 1-1 activities, outings and events.
• Adapt activities for dementia and complex needs.
• Build links with local community and entertainers.
• Manage activities budget and care-plan records.
• Report to Home Manager.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team motivation

Creativity in activities

Empathy and resident focus

Organization & time management

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

At Kingsley Healthcare, we’re a proud, family-run business where every resident and team member is part of the family. We’re looking for a creative and caring Activities Lead to head up the activities and wellbeing programme in the home, making sure every day is full of fun, purpose and moments that matter.

Reporting to the Home Manager, you’ll lead a small team of Activities Coordinators, Activities Assistants and volunteers. Together, you’ll create a varied, person-centred programme that reflects each resident’s interests, history and abilities, including people living with dementia.

Reports to: Home Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Leading, supporting and developing the activities team, including Activities Coordinators, Activities Assistants and volunteers
• Carrying out regular supervisions, appraisals and team meetings
• Planning a varied, person-centred programme of group activities, one-to-one time, outings, themed events and birthday celebrations
• Adapting activities for residents living with dementia, sensory impairment or other complex needs
• Building links with the local community, including schools, faith groups, clubs and entertainers
• Gathering feedback from residents and relatives to keep the programme fresh and meaningful
• Managing the activities budget and keeping accurate records in residents’ care plans
• Working closely with the care team and keeping the Home Manager update

Skills and attributes

• Experience in an activity’s role within a care setting, ideally with some experience leading others
• Confident leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and organise a team
• A creative spark, with a background in areas such as arts, music, theatre, hospitality or event hosting
• Warmth, empathy and a real understanding of residents’ needs
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to manage a budget and keep accurate records
• A Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or Activity Provision is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one

Supplementary information

If you’d love to make a real difference to our residents every day, we’d love to hear from you.