Activity Coordinator

Cygnet; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursing home in Tandridge is looking for an Activity Coordinator to plan and create activities for residents while supporting their engagement. The role involves arranging outings, collaborating with team members, and helping promote events. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be compassionate. This position offers excellent career advancement opportunities within the organization.

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 is desirable.
• Experience in planning and arranging events is preferred.
• Experience working with adults with dementia, Alzheimer's and other health conditions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help with creating and planning activities for residents.
• Arrange outings for residents to local events.
• Support with the creation of promotional materials for upcoming events.

Skills

Strong verbal communications skills

Computer literate

Positive and compassionate approach

Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team

Job description

Overview

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 and development
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and employee discount savings

About You

• Previous care experience working within either a nursing home or community role (Desirable)
• Experienced in planning and arranging events (Desirable)
• Experienced in working with adults with dementia, Alzheimer's and other health conditions (Desirable)
• Computer literate (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 some weekends

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