Activity Co-Ordinator

Prestwickcare; Denton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding group of care homes is seeking a passionate Activities Co-ordinator to enhance the daily lives of residents. This role involves planning and organizing engaging activities tailored to individual needs, fostering a caring environment, and supporting residents in maintaining their hobbies. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a state-of-the-art care home that prioritizes comfort and community. Join a dedicated team in promoting the well-being and enjoyment of residents while ensuring a safe and stimulating atmosphere. If you are driven by compassion and creativity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Interest in care and ability to communicate effectively.
• Team player with a satisfactory DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities and promote stimulation.
• Organize social activities and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Support fundraising for residents' social activities.

Skills

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Team player

Satisfactory DBS check

Job description

Prestwick Care, an expanding group of successful care homes in the North East, is now recruiting for an Activities Co-ordinator at Brooke House. The successful activities co-ordinator will plan, organise, and co-ordinate activities for active daily living for each resident or group within our Care setting. The role will also involve assisting and supporting carers in developing activity plans and organising external outings.

Brooke House is located in Denton, just outside of Newcastle. It is a state-of-the-art care home which offers stunning views of the whole of the Tyne Valley to its residents. Its spacious and luxurious accommodation gives the sense of comfort and opulence to its residents and families.

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Skills Required:

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

Main responsibilities:

• Assist Residents in all aspects of their daily activity programme
• Assist in the promotion of strategies to improve stimulation.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records
• Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home.
• Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre to activities
• Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels of activity/outings.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any significant incident.
• Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practice within the Care Home.
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.
• Organise entertainers as required in line with needs of the residents.
• Formulate individual social/life plans for each resident with support of the care team, relatives and residents.
• Support the home in fundraising for the residents' social activities beyond what is allocated by the company.
• Produce appropriate marketing material with support of Home Manager.

If you are interested in this role, please send us a copy of your CV to [e-mail].