Activities Team Lead

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Career progression

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

Care South in Poole is seeking an Activities Team Lead to plan and deliver an ongoing programme of social activities for residents, including those living with dementia. You will manage an Activities Assistant team, coordinate a calendar of events, and work with the care team, residents and families to tailor activities to interests.

The role requires a warm, energetic individual with strong communication, time management, and leadership skills, 40 hours per week over four days, with some

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with residents.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Experience in managing a small team (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of imaginative and enjoyable social & therapeutic activities for residents, including those living with dementia.
• Manage an ongoing calendar of social events and activities for residents.
• Negotiate with suppliers, order materials, book transport and arrange outings with the wider care team and families as appropriate.
• Research and implement new ideas, events and activities.
• Supervise the Activities Assistant team.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Job description

Join Our Caring and Dedicated Community at Marjorie House!

Role: Activities Team Lead

Location:1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole, BH14 8LT

Pay: £13.30 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days, to include alternate weekends

Shifts: 8:00 - 18:30, with some flexibility on times

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Team Lead, to join the team at Marjorie House.

In this role you will beresponsible for helping to plan and deliver an on-going programme of social activities for the home’s residents.

About You

You’re a warm, energetic, and outgoing individual who enjoys engaging with people and creating meaningful experiences. You have excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

With strong time management and organisational abilities, you’re able to plan and coordinate multiple activities while adapting to changing needs.Ideally you have experience in managing a small team.

You thrive in a team environment, bringing positivity and collaboration to everything you do.

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's daily lives through fun, inclusive, and enriching activities—this role is perfect for you.

About the Role

• Providing a range of imaginative and enjoyable social & therapeutic activities to our residents, some of whom are living with dementia.
• Managing an ongoing calendar of social events and activities for residents, covering their personal interests.
• Negotiating with suppliers, ordering materials, buying tickets, booking transport and arranging outings; to include the wider care team and friends & family of residents if appropriate.
• Researching and implementing new ideas, events and activities.
• Supervising the Activities Assistant team

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care.

Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our care and activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as to really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You'll receive a comprehensive induction including;

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards and Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -

• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.