Dementia Activity Coordinator – Care & Wellbeing Specialist

Woodlands Care Home; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in Aberdeen is seeking a Dementia Activity Co-ordinator to provide compassionate support for residents with dementia. This role focuses on developing tailored activity programmes and ensuring a high quality of life through collaboration with residents, families, and health professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience in dementia care, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This full-time position offers £12.70 per hour with 37.5 contracted hours weekly.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with dementia in a care setting.
• Strong communication skills for supporting families and residents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with residents and families for a smooth transition.
• Develop tailored support plans for residents.
• Design and coordinate well-being programmes and activities.
• Liaise with families for managing dementia-related behaviours.
• Support staff in building dementia care skills.
• Organise community events like dementia cafés.
• Work with health professionals to improve residents' quality of life.
• Regularly assess residents' needs for ongoing care.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with dementia in a care setting

Strong communication skills

Compassionate approach

Proactive and flexible mindset

Collaborative work style

Job description

A care facility in Aberdeen is seeking a Dementia Activity Co-ordinator to provide compassionate support for residents with dementia. This role focuses on developing tailored activity programmes and ensuring a high quality of life through collaboration with residents, families, and health professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience in dementia care, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This full-time position offers £12.70 per hour with 37.5 contracted hours weekly.