Creative Activities Coordinator for Elder Care

Abbeyfield Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet: instant extra pay

Medicash healthcare & dental expenses

Up to 31 days paid leave

Life Assurance

Pay progression within role

Learning and career development

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Coventry is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support residents’ social and mental wellbeing through engaging activities. You’ll plan and deliver a varied programme, tailor activities to individuals (including those with dementia) and build strong relationships with residents and the wider team.

You’ll work closely with staff and volunteers, ensuring activities run smoothly, and maintain records of involvement and planning.

Qualifications

• You will be highly organised and able to work on your own initiative.
• Creative in planning activities and engaging residents.
• Empathetic with older people, including those with dementia.
• Able to communicate clearly with residents, families and staff.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop a varied range of social activities for residents.
• Tailor activities to individual needs and abilities.
• Get to know residents and involve them in activity planning.
• Build positive relationships with residents and staff.
• Plan supplies and address concerns to run activities smoothly.
• Maintain up-to-date records of resident involvement and plans.

Skills

Organised

Creative

Empathetic

Communication

Team player

Job description

Abbeyfield Living Society in Coventry is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support residents’ social and mental wellbeing through engaging activities. You’ll plan and deliver a varied programme, tailor activities to individuals (including those with dementia) and build strong relationships with residents and the wider team.

You’ll work closely with staff and volunteers, ensuring activities run smoothly, and maintain records of involvement and planning.