Creative Activities Coordinator – Dementia Care

St Philips Care Group; Hawick; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health support

Training and development

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Flexible opportunities to fit around生活

Pension option

Refer a friend bonus £100

Job summary

St Philips Care Group is seeking an experienced Activities Coordinator to plan and run a weekly activity programme for residents, promoting dignity and independence. You will join an established team in our care home with autonomy in planning and delivering activities.

Applicants should be flexible, able to prioritise workload, communicate at all levels and manage a budget under the home manager. Training will be provided, with induction and shadow shifts.

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to interact with others at all levels
• Good forward planning and a methodical approach to work
• Ability to innovate
• Be able to work within a budget as set out by the home manager
• Have a good understanding of the activities and their benefits to the residents
• Some Knowledge of Dementia Care
• Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a weekly activity programme for Activity Group members.
• Be innovative and autonomous in planning and delivering activities.
• Promote dignity and independence for residents.
• Work within the home's budget.

Skills

Flexible approach

Prioritise workload

Interact with others

Forward planning

Innovate

Budget management

Dementia care knowledge

Confidential setting knowledge

Job description

St Philips Care Group is seeking an experienced Activities Coordinator to plan and run a weekly activity programme for residents, promoting dignity and independence. You will join an established team in our care home with autonomy in planning and delivering activities.

Applicants should be flexible, able to prioritise workload, communicate at all levels and manage a budget under the home manager. Training will be provided, with induction and shadow shifts.