Activities Team Leader

Colten Care; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks (hourly rate)

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions, training and 'on

Job summary

Colten Care in Ferndown is seeking an experienced Activities Team Leader to join our home and lead a team of Activity Coordinators in delivering engaging activities that enhance residents' wellbeing. You will coordinate a calendar of events and support a positive, lively atmosphere in the home.

You’ll manage rotas, allocate workloads, oversee the team budget and resident records, and assist with fundraising and themed events. Alternate weekends and varying shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of Activity Coordinators.
• Managing rotas, work allocation, team budget and resident records.
• Support fundraising, galas and themed care home events.
• Creativity, energy and enthusiasm to engage and entertain residents.
• Excellent communication, reliability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Activity Coordinators to deliver a calendar of engaging activities.
• Manage rotas, allocate tasks and oversee the team budget and resident records.
• Support fundraising events, galas and themed care home activities.
• Create fun, inclusive experiences that enhance residents' wellbeing.

Job description

Activities Team Leader

Pay rates: From £14.92 up to £16.42 per hour

**At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more**

40 hours per week, typically spread across the week and designed around the resident who is at the heart of all we do. There will be alternate weekend working and varied shift patterns to cover breakfast clubs through to early evening activities.

Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Activities Team Leader to join our dynamic team and become a valued part of day-to-day life in our home, Fernhill in Ferndown, Dorset.

You’ll play an essential role injecting fun and creativity into a calendar of engaging activities, bringing a breath of fresh air to everyone as you assist residents to lead a fulfilled life. Whether it’s an individual indoor session or a lovely group day out, you’ll champion the residents' wellbeing at all times.

You’ll be responsible for managing a supportive team of Activity Coordinators, managing rotas, work allocation, team budget and resident records. You’ll also support the organisation of fundraising, gala and themed care home events.

About you

Your creativity, energy and enthusiasm is infectious. You're a confident role model, leading by example and inspiring those around you. You're fun, approachable, with a get-up-and-go attitude and a passion for entertaining and making people smile.

You're a team player who is reliable, organised, and an excellent communicator.

About Colten Care

We're an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Benefits

• Paid breaks (hourly rate)

• Uniform provided

• Excellent inductions, training and 'on the job' support

• Staff recommendation reward scheme, up to £1,000 (terms apply)

• Real career progression opportunities

• Annual pay review

• Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.

• Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty

• Contributory pension scheme

• Background checks at no cost to you