Activity Co-Ordinator

Healthcare Ireland Group; Eglinton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Overtime enhanced rate

Pension plan

Uniforms and PPE supplied

Free parking

Monthly incentives and recognition

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking an Activity Co-Ordinator for Longfield Care Home, Eglinton. This part-time role (7.5 hours weekly) involves delivering engaging activities to residents and working with the care team to promote wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have GCSE-level education, strong English, and good communication and observational skills. Opportunities for development and a supportive, values-driven environment are highlighted in the listing.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent with a good standard of written and verbal English.
• Well-developed communication, observational and active listening skills.
• Experience in related field.
• The Right to Work in the UK.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a regulated care or support environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, planning and delivering group and individual recreational and occupational activities, observing, recording and reporting resident response.
• Engage with residents in one-on-one or group activities, such as games, crafts, music, exercise, outings and social events based on their interest and preferences.
• Setting up and organising of activity areas, including gathering supplies, arranging furniture and displaying materials.
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of records, case files and computerised information systems.
• Stay informed about best practices and trends in wellbeing and activities for residents.
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

Skills

Inspiring Others

Communication

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Activity Co-Ordinator

Are you a creative thinker and social butterfly? Do you have what it takes to be the Activity Coordinator in our care home?

This is 7.5 hours a week.

The Home

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Longfield Care Home

Located on the outskirts of the village of Eglinton and just ten miles from the city of Derry, Longfield Care Home offers a welcoming environment with specialised care for residents across two units. We support 35 General Nursing residents in the Foyle and Faughan Units, alongside 11 Residential Dementia residents in the Moore Suite.

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive and award-winning environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

At Healthcare Ireland we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents by providing engaging activities and wellbeing initiatives that promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The role of Activity Co-Ordinator involves providing a schedule of engaging pursuits that create a supportive environment where residents can thrive.

The Activity Co-Ordinator will contribute to the planning, organising and facilitation of recreational and therapeutic activities for residents in our Homes. The Activity Co-Ordinator will work closely with the care team, families, resident and external partners to develop and implement a wide range of activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of our residents.

About the role

Main Responsibilities

• Preparing, planning and delivering group and individual recreational and occupational activities, observing, recording and reporting resident response.
• Engage with residents in one-on-one or group activities, such as games, crafts, music, exercise, outings and social events based on their interest and preferences.
• Setting up and organising of activity areas, including gathering supplies, arranging furniture and displaying materials.
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of records, case files and computerised information systems.
• Stay informed about best practices and trends in wellbeing and activities for residents.
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values-led culture
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI
• NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period
• Uniforms and PPE supplied
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

This is 7.5 hours a week.
We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

Required Criteria

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a good standard of written and verbal English
• Well-developed communication, observational and active listening skills.
• Experience in related field
• The Right to Work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a regulated care or support environment

Skills you'll need

• Inspiring Others
• Communication