Activity Coordinator

Welford Healthcare Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. This role involves crafting a diverse program of events tailored to individual needs, promoting social interaction and independence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults while working in a supportive environment that values creativity and inclusivity. Join a team dedicated to providing quality care and enjoy a range of benefits including ongoing training, pension, and free uniform. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a fulfilling and rewarding role.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Ongoing training and development

Workplace pension

Free DBS

Free uniform

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering engaging activities for residents.
• Strong communication and assessment skills to cater to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Devise and arrange activities that promote social interaction and independence.
• Transport residents to external activities and maintain relevant records.
• Plan exercise sessions and coordinate special celebrations for residents.

Skills

Activity Planning

Communication

Creativity

Assessment Skills

Driving (Minibus)

Education

Relevant Experience in Care or Activities Coordination

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Activities Coordinator

Hours: 36 hours per week. This will include working alternate weekends.

Location: Great Oaks Care Home, Bournemouth, BH11 9DP

We are looking for an Activities Coordinator to join our team at Great Oaks.

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for delivering a programme of thoughtfully designed activities and events that promote social interaction and independence for our residents.

Through careful assessment of each resident’s individual needs and abilities, the Activities Coordinator will design and lead group and one-to-one activities which enhance the quality of life for each resident.

Responsibilities of the Activities Coordinator:

• Thoughtfully devise and arrange appropriate activities and entertainment/speakers within a set budget.
• Co-ordinate birthday and special celebrations for all residents.
• Assess and meet individual residents’ needs through leading group activities within and outside the home.
• Be inclusive, forward-thinking, creative, and deliver activities that cater to residents’ preferences.
• Liaise with staff and managers on matters regarding resident care and social needs.
• Transport residents to external activities, driving the company minibus.
• Plan and provide exercise/movement to music sessions in the home.
• Produce a monthly resident newsletter using MS Word and Outlook.
• Review and keep up to date relevant resident records, assessing resident enjoyment and preferences and the effectiveness of activities.
• Maintain and update communications within the home that promote and celebrate social activity.

Benefits of the Activities Coordinator:

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension
• Free DBS
• Free uniform
• Free on-site parking

About Us

Welford Healthcare was founded in 2017 with the goal of building a boutique collection of quality care homes across the UK. Our strategy is to grow our business by acquiring mature care homes with quality foundations and strong potential for improvement and by investing in our people and properties to ensure our homes are always inviting and homely. While we are a growing business, we never lose sight of our primary and enduring purpose, which is to provide good quality care for vulnerable adults. As we acquire new homes, we leverage our resources and expertise to ensure that the homes we run always have our residents’ wellbeing at their hearts.

Our senior leadership team has extensive experience in operating, opening, and acquiring quality care homes with proven track records in regulatory compliance and running commercially successful businesses where meeting the needs and ensuring the happiness of our residents and our teams are the cornerstones of our approach.