Care Home Activities Coordinator

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home group in Great Yarmouth is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create and implement engaging daily activities for residents. The role demands creativity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to foster wellbeing among elderly residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in hospitality or event management and possess excellent communication skills. Join a caring team that prioritizes the happiness of both staff and residents, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, or similar role in care, community, or event management.
• Creativity and ability to innovate activities for residents.
• Ability to lead group activities and manage volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement daily activities and programmes for residents.
• Build relationships with residents, staff, and families.
• Lead group activities and manage volunteers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of theatre, art, music

Event hosting experience

Strong organisational skills

Empathy and understanding of elderly needs

Education

Formal qualification in leisure/lifestyle/hospitality/event management

Job description

Overview

As a 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.

Strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to think outside the box.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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

What you will get from the role

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.

About Kingsley Healthcare

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley's caring ethos.