Flexible Hours: Engaging Activity Coordinator for Care Homes

Midlands Care; Kirby Muxloe; A distancia; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Learning Academy

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site car parking

Free uniform

Descripción de la vacante

Midlands Care’s Portland House in Kirby Muxloe is seeking an Activity Coordinator to design and deliver engaging activities for residents. You will lead a varied programme that supports physical, emotional and social well-being in a warm, inclusive setting.

Join a compassionate team and help create meaningful experiences for residents, with opportunities to collaborate with families, staff and community groups. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Formación

• Warm, enthusiastic personality with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in activity planning within a care home, community setting, or similar role.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents with sensitivity and creativity.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of dementia care and experience working with older adults is desirable.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and coordinate a varied programme of activities tailored to residents’ interests, abilities, and care needs.
• Encourage participation and engagement to support residents’ well-being and social interaction.
• Organise group and one-to-one activities, including arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, outings, and themed events.
• Liaise with residents, families, and care staff to ensure activities are meaningful and enjoyable.
• Promote independence and inclusion, adapting activities to suit individual abilities.
• Build relationships with community groups, entertainers, and volunteers to enhance the activity programme.
• Maintain accurate records and evaluate the effectiveness of activities.
• Support fundraising and special events within the home.

Conocimientos

Activity planning

Communication skills

Organisation

Dementia care knowledge

Flexibility

Descripción del empleo

Midlands Care’s Portland House in Kirby Muxloe is seeking an Activity Coordinator to design and deliver engaging activities for residents. You will lead a varied programme that supports physical, emotional and social well-being in a warm, inclusive setting.

Join a compassionate team and help create meaningful experiences for residents, with opportunities to collaborate with families, staff and community groups. Evening and weekend availability may be required.