Activity Coordinator

Cygnet; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Activity Coordinator for their Nursing Home in Tandridge. The role involves planning and supporting activities for residents, assisting with outings, and collaborating with the care team. Candidates should have previous care experience, event planning skills, and strong communication abilities. A valid driving license is required. Opportunities for career advancement and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Monthly reflective practice

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Previous care experience working within either a nursing home or community role.
• Experienced in planning and arranging events.
• Experienced in carrying out activities for the elderly.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Able to work as an individual or as part of a team.
• Driver's license required, must be 21+ and have held a full UK license for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Help with planning activities for residents at the Nursing Home.
• Arrange outings for residents to local events.
• Work closely with team members.
• Support creation of promotional material for events.
• Discuss activity ideas with residents.
• Contact external companies for events.
• Assist residents in activities.

Skills

Care experience

Event planning

Compassionate approach

Strong verbal communication

Ability to work in a team

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for making a difference.

Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care.

You will be working 37.5 hours a week, on a rota basis (including weekends) and must be able to drive.

Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

At Cygnet, our benefits go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You will also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your day-to-day…

• Helping with the creation and planning of activities for residents across Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
• Arrange outings for residents to local events
• Working closely with all team members within the Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
• Support with the creation of promotional material for up-and-coming events
• Discussing potential ideas for activities with residents
• Contacting and arranging for external 3rd party companies to visit Tupwood Gate
• Assisting residents in taking part of arranged activities

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
• Opportunities for learning & development
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to Work" scheme & employee discount savings

About You

• Previous care experience working within either a nursing home or community role (Essential)
• Experienced in planning and arranging events (Essential)
• Experienced in carrying out activities for the elderly (Essential)
• Experienced in working with adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other health conditions (Desirable)
• Computer literate - creating news letters and activities plan (Essential)
• Documentation of residents progress (Essential)
• Strong verbal communications skills (Essential)
• Positive and compassionate approach (Essential)
• Able to work as an individual or as part of a team (Essential)
• Able to work alternate weekends (Essential)
• Driver – Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. (Essential)

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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