Creative Activities Coordinator for Dementia Care Programs

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Free Support - Employee

Supportive, inclusive environment

Learn while you earn

Full training given

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Flexible opportunities

Rewards scheme for all staff

Refer a friend bonus £100

St Philips Care family across the UK

Pension option

Job summary

St Philips Care is seeking an experienced Activities Coordinator to plan and run a weekly program of activities for residents in our care home. You will need to be creative, enthusiastic and able to work with some autonomy in both planning and execution.

The role requires a flexible approach, strong organisational skills and the ability to interact with residents and colleagues at all levels while working within budgeted resources. Knowledge of dementia care and confidentiality is desirable.

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.
• Remain innovative and enthusiastic and work with some autonomy in planning and execution.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet residents' needs.

Skills

Flexible approach

Prioritise workload

Interacting with others

Forward planning

Innovate

Budget awareness

Resident benefits understanding

Dementia care knowledge

Confidential setting knowledge

Job description

St Philips Care is seeking an experienced Activities Coordinator to plan and run a weekly program of activities for residents in our care home. You will need to be creative, enthusiastic and able to work with some autonomy in both planning and execution.

The role requires a flexible approach, strong organisational skills and the ability to interact with residents and colleagues at all levels while working within budgeted resources. Knowledge of dementia care and confidentiality is desirable.