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St Philips Care Group; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Paid induction

Training provided

Refer a friend bonus £100

Flexible work options

Job summary

The Grove Skellingthorpe Care Centre, part of St Philips Care Group, is seeking an experienced Activities Co-ordinator to plan and run a weekly activities program for residents. You will be creative, enthusiastic and able to work with some autonomy in planning and executing activities.

The role involves organising engaging sessions, supporting independence and improving residents' wellbeing, with full training provided and the chance to develop professionally within the St Philips family across

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to work is required.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time.
• Interact with residents, families and staff at all levels.
• Forward planning and methodical approach to activities.
• Ability to innovate and design engaging activities.
• Manage activity budgets as set by home manager.
• Understand activities and the benefits to residents.
• Some knowledge of Dementia Care and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a weekly program of activities for the Activity Group.
• Be innovative, enthusiastic and work with some autonomy.
• Coordinate with the Care Centre Manager on activity execution.

Skills

Flexible approach

Prioritise workload

Interpersonal skills

Forward planning

Innovative thinking

Budget management

Dementia care knowledge

Confidential setting

Activities benefits

Job description

Activities Co-ordinator - The Grove Skellingthorpe Care Centre

Are you an experienced a creative and inventive person who enjoys organising events and activities? Do you have a proven background in activities? We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated Activities coordinator to meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

You will be the joining and established team and working for St Philips Care.

We are built on the back of highly successful foundations, St Philips care, has been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK 'and ‘The most improved Dementia Care Group in the UK’ by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards

Job Role

Reporting to our Care Centre Manager the activities Coordinator must effectively plan and run a weekly program of activities for Activity Group members. They must be always innovative and enthusiastic and have the innate ability to think outside of the box. They must have the desire to work with some degree of autonomy in both the planning and execution of the activities.

Candidates Must Have

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to interact with others at all levels
• Good forward planning and a methodical approach to work
• Ability to innovate
• Be able to work within a budget as set out by the home manager
• Have a good understanding of the activities and their benefits to the residents
• Some Knowledge of Dementia Care
• Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting.

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• Health Assured Free Support -Employee Assistance Program to support with physical, mental and financial issues
• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK
• The chance to change lives
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.