Activity Coordinator

Park Homes (UK) Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Bradford seeks an enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to develop and supervise an activities programme for Service Users. This role requires collaboration with the local community and involves 30 hours of work per week, including alternate weekends. Strong communication skills are essential, and training will be provided to enhance care awareness. Benefits include on-site parking and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake training for care awareness.
• Skills to link with the local community.

Responsibilities

• Devise and supervise activity programmes.
• Prepare and display weekly activity schedules.
• Encourage Service Users to attend events.
• Organise prizes for events when needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to link with the local community

Job description

Position title

Activity Coordinator

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Location

Bradford

Description

Allerton Park Care Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic activity coordinator.

The role is 30 hours per week which includes working alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• To devise, develop and supervise an appropriate activities programme.
• To prepare and distribute a weekly programme of activities to each Service User. Prepare and display a poster of the same.
• Encourage Service Users to attend events and organise their transfer to the venue.
• Advise staff prior to the event of details of requirements.
• Ensure appropriate catering is organised and set out in a suitable manner.
• Confirm details with outside entertainers and negotiate price, if applicable, to remain within the activities budget.
• Organise prizes for events if required.
• Attend to personal needs of Service Users such as letter writing, purchase of clothing etc.
• Maintain good contracts with the community to include parish priests, PAT dogs, local day centres, and charitable / voluntary organisations.
• Carry out any other duties as well from time to time as directed.

Schedule

• Weekend availability

Qualifications

• To demonstrate good communication skills
• To undertake training which will keep the post holder aware of issues regarding the care of service users
• To demonstrate skills that enable the post holder to make links with the local community

Job Benefits

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement

• English not required