Activity Coordinator

Gold Care Homes; Great Waltham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Peverel Green Care Home is seeking a dedicated role to plan and organise activities for residents across the day, with flexibility for outings. You will support social, intellectual and spiritual well-being and help implement the written care plan.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating with the team, and ensuring health and safety. The role offers development opportunities and recognises long service and referrals.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating activities for residents is preferred.
• Maintaining care home standards and resident well-being.

Responsibilities

• Plan daytime and evening activities for residents.
• Organise outings and events as needed.
• Support residents' social, intellectual and spiritual well-being.
• Maintain records of activities and outcomes.
• Communicate with the manager, staff and relatives to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Planning activities

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Health & Safety

Team communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Tucked away near Hatfield Peverel, Peverel Green Care Home is a serene oasis where up to 60 cherished elders find more than just care-they discover a vibrant community. Whether it's the gentle hum of arts & crafts sessions, the rhythmic beats of dance classes, or the tranquil views from private terraces, Peverel Green seamlessly blends personalized care with a rich tapestry of experiences. From the lush gardens to the cozy lounges, every corner whispers a promise: at Peverel Green every day is a journey of joy, connection, and heart-warming memories. Welcome to a place where every resident is family. About the role: The post holder will be responsible for planning and organising activities for all residents in the Home, at various times during the day. There will be times when additional hours may be required in order to facilitate outings and event, therefore a flexible approach will be adopted for residents to receive the greatest advantage. The post holder will be required to support and facilitate resident's social, intellectual and spiritual well-being, through activity, by supporting interests and enabling participation. To assist in the organisation and implementation of individual, group and fundraising activities to promote and support each residents' aspirations. The post holder will deliver physical, psychological and social care to all the frail elderly residents of the home. Responsibilities:

• To build friendship with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner.
• Maintain good communication levels with Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of role and high levels of co-operation. Support all areas of team working within the home, to the extent that the role remains an integral element of the daily routines.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Agree the type and quantity of record keeping with the manager on a monthly basis.
• Ensure the individual rights of residents and staff are safeguarded in accordance with the Home's philosophy of care by being aware of the working practices and activities being actioned.
• Maintain client, staff and business confidentiality at all times
• Plan daytime and evening time activities.
• Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
• Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.
• Assess resident's needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Work individually and within the team to provide the necessary back up for all staff, to a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the Home and in consideration of its residents.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents.
• Always maintain client and business confidentiality
• Carry out any additional duties as requested.
• Undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home. £13.50 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend