Activity Coordinator

SeeMeHired; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Coniston House Care Home is seeking a passionate Activity Coordinator to design and deliver a person-centred activity programme for residents living with dementia. You will work to understand individual interests and memories, tailoring activities to each person and maintaining careful records of participation and outcomes.

You will collaborate with a caring team, plan sessions in advance, and adapt activities to varying abilities while promoting wellbeing, safety, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Must have empathy and understanding of dementia care needs.
• Ability to design and deliver a varied activity programme.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient in basic computer tools (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate a varied programme of activities for residents.
• Deliver activities in group and 1:1 settings.
• Plan activity schedules and maintain records of activities.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Promote health and safety and equal opportunities in activities.

Skills

Dementia care awareness

Activity planning

People skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Creativity

Communication

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Creating and coordinating a programme of recreational activities, taking into account the varying social, physical and mental health needs of service users. To develop a range of activities' appropriate to the needs of service users who may wish to participate in activities as and when required. To work in conjunction with other agencies, statutory and voluntary in delivering group and person-centered activities for service users. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Provide opportunities for social stimulation, encouragement and emotional support to service users through contact and activities with others in a similar position or on a one-to-one basis. To demonstrate the ability to motivate and stimulate service users with a range of health problems. To assist service users, access to recreational services and opportunities in the wider community. To consult with service users to ensure that services remain appropriate to their needs, are of a high standard, meeting the requirements of best practice. To provide effective verbal and written information covering activities undertaken by service users. To complete and keep updated records of activities undertaken by service. To attend team and other relevant meetings as and when required. Accompanying service users on excursions and providing assistance as appropriate. Work independently and as part of a team under the supervision of the management team. To be aware of and follow the Protection of Vulnerable Adults policy, reporting concerns to your manager or other designated person. To co-ordinate fund raising To work in accordance with the Coniston House Equality and Diversity policy to engage with service users from a diversity of cultures and backgrounds and to respect and be aware of their differing needs. To participate in all training requirements as stipulated by your manager. Develop your knowledge and practice in accordance with the nature of the post. To support the health and safety of self, service users and others by complying with Health and Safety legislation and the homes policies and procedures, reporting concerns to the manager or other designated persons. Ensure your actions support the care and wellbeing of individuals. To undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post. To actively promote the equalities and diversity agenda in the workplace and in service delivery. To be familiar with customer care and health and safety policies of Coniston House To participate in self-improvement in performance through workplace development. Carefully use expensive items of equipment To complete documentation to high standardAbout this role At Coniston House Care Home, we are looking for a passionate, creative and enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to join our team and help make every day meaningful, engaging and enjoyable for our residents. As a specialist dementia care home, we believe that activities should be person-centred, purposeful and tailored to each individual. We want someone who takes the time to get to know our residents - their interests, hobbies, memories and personalities - and uses this knowledge to create activities and experiences that they will genuinely enjoy. We are looking for an organised individual with lots of ideas, enthusiasm and a real passion for working with older people living with dementia. You will play an important role in creating and delivering a varied programme of activities, from arts and crafts, music and reminiscence sessions to games, entertainment, gardening, outings and seasonal celebrations. We are looking for someone who can manage their own time effectively and work independently, ensuring that activity programmes, events and planners are prepared well in advance. Good organisation is essential, as you will be responsible for planning a varied schedule of meaningful activities and ensuring the necessary resources and arrangements are in place.

• Is passionate about supporting people living with dementia
• Is warm, friendly, patient and approachable
• Has a creative personality and lots of new and exciting ideas
• Is well organised and able to manage their own workload and time effectively
• Can plan and prepare activity programmes and planners in advance
• Has good attention to detail and can ensure activities are properly organised
• Has a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Is confident using a computer to create activity planners, documents, schedules and other resources
• Takes a person-centred approach and recognises that every resident is an individual
• Can adapt activities to suit different abilities, interests and needs
• Is confident encouraging residents to participate while always respecting their choices
• Enjoys working as part of a caring and supportive team
• Is enthusiastic about creating meaningful moments and positive experiences for our residents

Most importantly, we want someone who can think creatively and is not afraid to try new things. Whether it is bringing an old hobby back to life, creating a special celebration, encouraging residents to get involved in the local community or simply finding a new way to brighten someone's day, your ideas can make a real difference. If you are someone who believes that every day should have moments of fun, connection and purpose, we would love to hear from you.