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Kingsley Healthcare; Diss; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver a varied programme of activities for residents, drawing on arts, theatre, music, hospitality and events to promote wellbeing, socialisation and happiness in our care home.

You will work closely with the Home Manager and regional lifestyle teams, lead volunteers, and build relationships with residents, families and staff while staying flexible to changing needs.

Qualifications

• A formal qualification in a relevant field is an advantage.
• Experience in care, community, leisure, hospitality or event management is beneficial.
• Ability to design and run engaging activities for residents.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a wide variety of daily activities and programmes for residents.
• Promote wellbeing, socialisation and harmony in the care home.
• Lead group activities and manage volunteers; build relationships with residents, staff and families.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Excellent communication

Theatre, art, music knowledge

Hospitality and event hosting

Lead group activities

Volunteer management

Teamwork and independence

Empathy for elderly residents

Flexibility

Education

Formal qualification in leisure / lifestyle / hospitality / event management

Job description

As an Activities Coordinator, you will ensure all our residents enjoy a stimulating, fulfilling and happy lifestyle. You will use your experience in the arts, theatre, music, hospitality and event hosting to create and implement a wide variety of daily activities and programmes for our residents to enjoy that also encourage wellbeing, socialisation and harmony throughout our care home.

If you have previous experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator, Activities Coordinator or a similar role in a care, community, leisure, hospitality or event management environment, come and join our family in our care home.

Reports to: Home Manager/ Regional Hospitality & Lifestyle Manager

Skills and attributes

• Strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with residents, staff, and families.
• Knowledge of and experience in theatre, art, music, hospitality, and event hosting.
• Ability to lead group activities and manage volunteers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of empathy and an understanding of the needs of elderly and disabled residents.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and schedules.

Education and qualification

• A formal qualification in a relevant field, e.g. leisure, lifestyle, hospitality or event management, is an advantage.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.