Activity Co-ordinator

Gold Care Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Braintree is looking for dedicated staff to provide personal and psychological care to residents. Responsibilities include building relationships with residents, planning engaging activities, and ensuring confidentiality. The role requires teamwork and effective communication with other staff to ensure high standards of care. Compensation starts at £11.44 per hour, alongside various employee benefits including salary advance, professional development, and recognition programs.

Benefits

Salary advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Ability to build friendships with residents.
• Professional approach to personal care.
• Good communication skills with team and relatives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and psychological care to residents.
• Plan daytime and evening activities.
• Encourage resident participation in activities.
• Maintain Health and Safety requirements.

Job description

About our Home :

Nestled in the tranquil heart of Braintree, St Mary’s Court Care Home is more than just a residence—it’s a sanctuary where the gentle hum of life is punctuated by laughter, the chirping of our resident peacocks, and the rustling of leaves in our expansive gardens. Here, every corner is crafted with love, every activity tailored with thought, and every meal prepared with passion. As the sun filters through the trees and dances on the landscaped grounds, our dedicated team ensures that every moment is steeped in comfort, dignity, and joy. Welcome to a place where care meets community, and every day is a celebration.

What does the role involve?

• To build friendships with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner.
• Maintain good communication levels with Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of role and high levels of co-operation.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Agree the type and quantity of record keeping with the manager on a monthly basis.
• Maintain client, staff, and business confidentiality at all times
• Plan daytime and evening time activities.
• Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
• Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility and creating a monthly planner.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes being aware of the residents' hobbies and interests and assisting them to pursue these by creating resident profiles.
• Work individually and within the team to provide the necessary back up for all staff, to a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the Home and in consideration of its residents.

What we can offer you :

• £11.44 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend