Creative Activities Coordinator - Dementia Care (25h)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Millom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Supportive environment

Learn while you earn

Full training

Paid induction

Flexible hours

Refer a friend bonus £100

Pension scheme

Job summary

St Philips Care is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to design and deliver a weekly activities program for residents at Kirksanton Care Centre. The role emphasizes creativity, dignity, and promoting independence while working within the home’s budget.

Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, you will drive activity planning with enthusiasm and autonomy. A background in activities and dementia understanding is advantageous for engaging service users effectively.

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 program of activities for Activity Group members, staying innovative and enthusiastic.
• Work with some autonomy in planning and execution of activities.
• Support residents to promote independence and dignity.

Skills

Flexible approach

Prioritise workload

Interacting with others

Forward planning

Innovate

Budget management

Understanding activities/benefits

Dementia care awareness

Confidential setting

Job description

St Philips Care is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to design and deliver a weekly activities program for residents at Kirksanton Care Centre. The role emphasizes creativity, dignity, and promoting independence while working within the home’s budget.

Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, you will drive activity planning with enthusiasm and autonomy. A background in activities and dementia understanding is advantageous for engaging service users effectively.