Part Time Activities Coordinator

PRIME LIFE LIMITED; Scunthorpe; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as an Activities Coordinator, making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents at a dedicated care village. This role involves planning engaging activities that promote social and emotional well-being, ensuring that each resident feels valued and included. With a focus on dignity and respect, you will create a vibrant community atmosphere while supporting individuals with a range of health conditions. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others and have a knack for organization, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute positively to your community and grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hourly pay rates of £11.67 to £12.00

Opportunities for learning and progression

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference.
• Experience in organizing activities in a care environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily activities that enhance residents' well-being.
• Schedule trips and provide companionship to residents.
• Maintain accurate records and encourage family participation.

Skills

Caring nature

Organisational skills

Timekeeping skills

Experience in activity coordination

Understanding of dementia care

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! - 25 hours per week

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as an Activities Coordinator.

This role will be based at Phoenix Park Care Village, in the heart of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. The Care Village has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 146 residents, across three buildings on the site. Typically our residents at Phoenix Park live with a range of age-related health conditions, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia and may also require one-to-one personal support to maintain their daily independence. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding, and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Activities Coordinator:

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £11.67 to £12.00 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Activities Coordinator include:

• Planning daily activities that empower residents' social, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being
• Scheduling trips and excursions in line with residents’ interests and hobbies
• Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
• Organising and participating in fundraising
• Researching and arranging entertainment within the home, such as musicians and artists
• Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation
• Welcoming family members to the home and encouraging participation in daily activities with their loved ones

What we’re looking for in our Activities Coordinator:

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience of organising activities within a similar environment would be advantageous, as we are seeking someone who can quickly involve themselves in the day-to-day running of activities and entertainment. Good timekeeping skills and the ability to prioritise tasks are essential for this position to ensure activities are carried out routinely. Typically, our residents live with age-related conditions, life-limiting health conditions, and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding, and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Activities Coordinator, please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!