Creative Activities Lead for Resident Wellbeing

Kingsley Healthcare Group; North Creake; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare Group is seeking a Creative and caring Activities Lead to head up the activities and wellbeing programme in the home, ensuring every day is full of fun, purpose and moments that matter.

Reporting to the Home Manager, you’ll lead a small team of Activities Coordinators, Assistants and volunteers, creating a varied programme that reflects each resident’s interests and abilities, including those living with dementia.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities role within a care setting.
• Experience leading others.
• Budgeting and record-keeping responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities team, supervise Coordinators, Assistants and volunteers.
• Plan a varied, person-centred programme of group activities, 1:1 time, outings and events.
• Adapt activities for residents with dementia or complex needs.
• Build links with local community groups and entertainers.
• Manage the activities budget and maintain care plan records.

Skills

Team leadership

Creativity

Organisation

Communication

Budget management

Dementia awareness

Community engagement

Event planning

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

Kingsley Healthcare Group is seeking a Creative and caring Activities Lead to head up the activities and wellbeing programme in the home, ensuring every day is full of fun, purpose and moments that matter.

Reporting to the Home Manager, you’ll lead a small team of Activities Coordinators, Assistants and volunteers, creating a varied programme that reflects each resident’s interests and abilities, including those living with dementia.