Creative Activities Lead for Older Adults

Anchor Hanover Group; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group in Barnard Castle is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for older people in our care settings. You will promote independence and choice while coordinating resources within a budget and ensuring safety compliance.

You will need creativity, good people skills, and basic IT knowledge to schedule a calendar of activities and work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience organising activities in a care setting.
• Understanding of the types of activities older people enjoy.
• Knowledge of health & safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate stimulating activities, promoting independence and choice to meet customer needs.
• Control and maintain stock of activities equipment, materials and resources within a given budget.
• Comply with CQC essential standards and improve the quality of customers' lives.

Skills

Creative flair

Activity planning

Motivating others

Teamwork

Basic PC skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Anchor Hanover Group in Barnard Castle is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for older people in our care settings. You will promote independence and choice while coordinating resources within a budget and ensuring safety compliance.

You will need creativity, good people skills, and basic IT knowledge to schedule a calendar of activities and work both independently and as part of a team.