Care Home Activities & Engagement Coordinator

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Care Ltd is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and implement activities tailored to Clients’ needs, assisting the Home Manager with fundraising events. You will organise engaging programmes, encourage participation from Staff, Relatives and Friends, and accompany Clients to offsite activities when appropriate.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills, teamwork, initiative, and a genuine interest in the Client group, with suitability for background checks in line

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events/activities for Clients in all Client categories.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Team player with initiative.
• Friendly, creative and confident attitude.
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable).
• Previous experience with the relevant Client group (desired).
• Qualification in remedial/occupational therapies (desired).
• Flexible approach towards working routines (desired).

Responsibilities

• Help Clients to socialise within the Care Home, and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes.
• Plan and initate monthly rolling/individual programmes, and encourage Clients to maintain preexisting hobbies.
• Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Home's activities.
• Accompany Clients to offsite activities when possible, including after hours.
• Help create an atmosphere that suits individual Clients within the Care Home.
• Assist with fundraising, budgeting for entertainments, materials and outings.
• Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities and update Client Care Files.
• Discuss aims of recreation therapy with staff and report changes in Client condition.
• Provide comfort and one-to-one company for Clients unable to undertake activities.
• Arrange/participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
• Assist Home Manager with interviewing Volunteers and supervising staff in line with policies.
• Actively market the Care Home and promote a positive profile in the local community.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses and maintain professional knowledge.
• Report illnesses or accidents promptly and ensure health and safety policies are followed.
• Ensure confidentiality of information and maintain security of the Care Home.
• Adhere to Company policies and ensure equipment is clean and maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks reasonably assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Creativity

Interest in client group

Police checks

Education

Police check (POVA)

Job description

Hill Care Ltd is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and implement activities tailored to Clients’ needs, assisting the Home Manager with fundraising events. You will organise engaging programmes, encourage participation from Staff, Relatives and Friends, and accompany Clients to offsite activities when appropriate.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills, teamwork, initiative, and a genuine interest in the Client group, with suitability for background checks in line