Engagement & Activities Coordinator – Care Home

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Salary enhancements on bank holidays

28 days holiday per year

Blue Light Card access

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Ashlynn Grange Care Home is seeking an Activities Coordinator (Lifestyles Coordinator) to support and deliver a resident-focused activities programme. You will work across the home to ensure residents are engaged and able to participate in meaningful activities that reflect their preferences and dignity.

The role requires experience in organising events, excellent communication, and the ability to lead and motivate a team, with dementia knowledge deemed advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience of organising and scheduling programmes of events or activities, ideally within a healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of our residents.
• Knowledge of dementia is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record for leading, empowering, supporting & motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities programme, based on person centred care principles, throughout the home that involves and includes all residents relative to them as individuals.
• Champion person centered care with all team members in the home to ensure residents are empowered to make, or continue to make, Lifestyles choices relevant and appropriate to them
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Dementia knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Ashlynn Grange Care Home is seeking an Activities Coordinator (Lifestyles Coordinator) to support and deliver a resident-focused activities programme. You will work across the home to ensure residents are engaged and able to participate in meaningful activities that reflect their preferences and dignity.

The role requires experience in organising events, excellent communication, and the ability to lead and motivate a team, with dementia knowledge deemed advantageous.