Activities Organiser

Lakeside; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A care facility in Reading is seeking an Activities Organiser to enhance the quality of life for residents through engaging activities. You will support the Engagement Lead by developing a meaningful programme, managing resources, and providing companionship. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a clean UK driving license, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This is a permanent part-time position requiring 18 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and encourage activities suitable for all residents.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong IT skills and ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engagement Lead in developing an activity programme.
• Promote a team approach to Engagement and Wellbeing.
• Plan activities ensuring suitable resources and appropriate environment.

Skills

Motivation and encouragement

Effective communication

Strong IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Job description

We are looking for an Activities Organiser who will support the Engagement Lead to enhance the residents' quality of life through a lifestyle programme and framework that stimulates meaningful engagement and will positively impact wellbeing in the home.

Rate of Pay

To be discussed at interview

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Hours

18 hours

Reading - Lakeside

Care & Wellbeing

Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to

Support the Engagement Lead in developing an engaging and meaningful activity programme.

Promote a whole team approach to Engagement and Wellbeing; planning within the B&M activity framework.

To work in line with the Company's culture and ethos promoting Commitment, Connection and Compassion

within daily duties.

Work with the Engagement Lead to plan activities for any hours on duty as Activity Organiser; ensuring there

are suitable resources and the environment is appropriate.

Enter details of activities undertaken and levels of engagement in to the residents' care plan; using the MCM

system

Prepare resources in advance and have the space set up as required.

Consult with the Engagement Lead on any plans and in particular to request any additional resources that may

be required.

Provide support and companionship during activities.

Identify any special interest / s that each resident may have and plan activities to support this.

Ensure that areas around the home are attractive, safe and accessible for residents; reporting any concerns to

the Engagement Lead.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience :

Ability to motivate & encourage

activities within the home suitable for all

residents.

Effective communication skills, both

written & verbal.

Strong IT skills

Ability to work under pressure and to be

flexible within role.

Ability to manage own time effectively.

To uphold confidentiality at all times.

To hold a clean full UK driving licence.

Desirable

Previous experience of event planning.

Understanding & knowledge of person

centred care.

Desire to develop within role.

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