Activity Coordinator

Mavern House Limited; Melksham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. This rewarding role involves designing and leading programs that promote social interaction and independence, ensuring that each resident's individual needs are met. You will have the opportunity to create a vibrant community atmosphere while working closely with residents and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy a creative, fulfilling environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Ongoing training and development

Workplace pension

Free Uniform

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and leading activities for individuals or groups.
• Ability to assess residents' needs and preferences effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead activities that promote social interaction and independence.
• Coordinate celebrations and assess individual residents' needs.

Skills

Creativity

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant experience in care or activities coordination

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Minibus

Job description

Activities Coordinator

Hours: Part Time hours – Alternate Weekends

Location: Mavern House, Melksham, SN12 8EH

We are looking for an Activities Coordinator to join our Nursing Home team.

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 that enhance the quality of life for each resident.

Responsibilities of the Activities Coordinator:

• Thoughtfully devise/arrange appropriate activities and entertainment/speakers within 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.
• Being inclusive, forward-thinking, creative, and delivering activities and occupations that meet and cater for residents’ preferences.
• Liaise with staff/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 the relevant resident records, assessing resident enjoyment and preferences and the effectiveness of activity.
• Maintain and update communications within the home which promote and celebrate social activity.

Benefits of the Activities Coordinator:

• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Workplace pension.
• 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 our 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 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.