Bank Activities Coordinator

Aria Care; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Epsom is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents at their care home. The ideal candidate will possess interpersonal skills, empathy, and a growth mindset, while previous experience in care is advantageous. The role offers bank shifts at £12.80 per hour, along with benefits like a Blue Light Discount Card and recognition programs.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or working with older adults in a care setting would be advantageous.
• A caring, empathetic, and respectful attitude is essential.
• Possessing a growth mindset is important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver diverse activities for residents.
• Work closely with the care team for personalized care.
• Promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Preparation abilities

Communication skills

Job description

This is a bank position as an Activities Coordinator at Priory Court Care Home, a 89-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Epsom, Surrey. The role involves planning and coordinating a range of activities to engage and enrich the lives of the residents. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a diverse range of activities and events to meet the individual needs and interests of the residents. This may include arts and crafts, music, games, outings, and other social and recreational activities. You will work closely with the care team to ensure a person-centered approach and promote the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of the residents.

About us

Priory Court Care Home is operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a care provider that is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly regarded by residents and their families, with a rating of 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk. The organization offers a range of benefits to its employees, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Priory Court Care Home, Old Schools Lane, Ewell Village, Epsom, KT17 1TJ
• 89 Bedded , Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Bank shifts
• £12.80 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Coordinator is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar role or working with older adults in a care setting would be advantageous. A caring, empathetic, and respectful attitude, as well as a growth mindset, are essential for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.