Care Home Activities Coordinator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hurn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking an Activities Coordinator in the United Kingdom to enrich residents' lives with engaging and meaningful programmes. You will draw on arts, theatre, music, hospitality and event hosting experience to plan daily activities, lead volunteers, and collaborate with care teams to promote wellbeing and socialisation.

This role reports to Home Manager and Regional Hospitality & Lifestyle Manager; you will work with a supportive team to ensure a happy, holistic

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a wide variety of daily activities and programmes for residents.
• Use experience in arts, theatre, music, hospitality and event hosting to design engaging activities.
• Report to Home Manager/ Regional Hospitality & Lifestyle Manager.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Theatre experience

Arts experience

Hospitality

Event hosting

Lead activities

Volunteer management

Teamwork

Empathy for elderly

Flexibility

Education

Leisure/Event management qualification

Job description

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, e.g. 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.