Lead Activities Coordinator

Exemplar Health Care; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Lead Activities Coordinator for its Sutton-in-Ashfield home. In this role, you will lead a team in planning and executing creative activities that empower residents to live fulfilling lives. Ideal candidates should possess leadership, creativity, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary of £12.77 per hour with comprehensive benefits package available, including discounts and access to salary before payday. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact every day.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

24/7 counseling support

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Understanding of individual needs is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Organise individual activity plans based on people's unique goals.
• Lead the in-house Activities Team.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Organizational skills

Inclusivity

Job description

Position: Lead Activities Coordinator
Care home: Eastlands
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4BR
Contract type: 40hrs per week. Flexibility required
Rate: £12.77 per hour
Care home CQC rating: Good

Are you an enthusiastic people person who loves to bring the fun? As a Lead Activities Coordinator, you’ll lead your team in organising meaningful and entertaining activities for the people we support. You’ll play a key role in empowering them to live fulfilled and happy lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Lead Activities Coordinator/Life Skills Coordinator at Eastlandscare home in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

About Exemplar Health Care

Eastlands is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities. The home's Robin Unit is exclusively for people who identify as male.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.

That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.

We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.

What’s happening at Exemplar Health Care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.

About the role

Our Lead Activities Coordinators lead our Activities Team and organise creative and fun activities for the people we support.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• organising individual activity plans based on people’s unique goals and interests
• fostering community spirit through group activities
• supporting people to maintain their current, and take up new, hobbies, interests and educational opportunities
• assisting people to become more involved in their local community
• celebrating national awareness days, holidays and individual/collective achievements
• leading the in-house Activities Team
• promoting choice, dignity and independence

As part of our mission to make every day better, our high staffing levels give you the time to deliver truly person-centred activities, with a supportive team around you.

About you

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’re also:

• a great leader, able to inspire and motivate a team
• caring, kind and able to see the funny side of life
• a creative thinker, always on the lookout for new activities and ideas
• enthusiastic, encouraging and inclusive
• a born organiser with a positive, can‑do approach
• great at listening and communicating
• understanding of individual needs

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.

This role involves leading a team, so relevant experience in a similar role is desirable.

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

• regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• access to wages before payday
• retail and lifestyle discounts
• free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility

How to apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email [e-mail]

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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