Care Home Activities Coordinator

Kingsley Healthcare Group; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare Group is seeking an Activities Coordinator for our care home to design and run a diverse program of activities that promote wellbeing, socialisation and harmony among residents.

You will draw on arts, theatre, music, hospitality and events experience to craft engaging daily schedules and supervise volunteers, working closely with the Home Manager to deliver high-quality resident experiences.

Qualifications

• A formal qualification in leisure, lifestyle, hospitality or event management is an advantage.
• Strong organisational and creative abilities.
• Excellent communication with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a wide variety of daily activities and programmes for residents to enjoy.
• Lead group activities and manage volunteers and contributors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Theatre experience

Arts and crafts

Hospitality and events

Volunteer management

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualification in leisure, lifestyle, hospitality or event management

Job description

About the role

As an Activities Coordinator, you will ensure all our residents enjoy a stimulating, fulfilling and happy lifestyle. You will use your experience in the arts, theatre, music, hospitality and event hosting to create and implement a wide variety of daily activities and programmes for our residents to enjoy that also encourage wellbeing, socialisation and harmony throughout our care home.

If you have previous experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator, Activities Coordinator or a similar role in a care, community, leisure, hospitality or event management environment, come and join our family in our care home.

Reports to: Home Manager/ Regional Hospitality & Lifestyle Manager

Skills and attributes

• Strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with residents, staff, and families.
• Knowledge of and experience in theatre, art, music, hospitality, and event hosting.
• Ability to lead group activities and manage volunteers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of empathy and an understanding of the needs of elderly and disabled residents.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and schedules.

Education and qualification

• A formal qualification in a relevant field, leisure, lifestyle, hospitality or event management, is an advantage.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.