Activity Coordinator £12.92 per hour

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Coniston House Care Home is looking for an enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to design and deliver a varied programme of activities for residents living with dementia. You will tailor activities to individual interests, work with staff and external partners, and help create meaningful daily experiences.

You will manage planning, documentation and resources, using MS Office tools and a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to plan activities in advance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate a programme of recreational activities for residents.
• Work with other agencies to deliver group and person-centred activities.
• Provide social stimulation, emotional support and motivation to residents.
• Prepare activity planners and documentation to a high standard.
• Attend meetings and assist with fundraising and community engagement.
• Ensure activities are suitable for varying health needs and preferences.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Creativity

Dementia care awareness

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Activity Coordinator £12.92 per hour

Scope of work

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 standard

About the 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.

We are looking for someone who:

• 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.

At Coniston House, you will have the opportunity to bring your personality, creativity and ideas to the role and help create an environment where our residents can enjoy, engage and continue to live life to the fullest.

A driving license is preferred but not essential

About the company

We are a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia. Our ongoing success is due to our focus on providing personalised care and support, and to our team who provide that support.Visit us and you will meet the kind, caring and enthusiastic staff who are all committed to the people we serve. Our team all receive mandatory training such as safeguarding of vulnerable adults, first-aid, infection-control, end of life care, health and safety, safe handling of medicines and dementia care.