Resident Engagement & Activities Coordinator

Radbrook Care Home / Radbrook Nursing Home; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Ongoing training and development

Workplace pension

Free DBS

Free Uniform

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Radbrook Care Home in Shrewsbury is seeking an Activities Coordinator to design and lead a programme of activities that promote social interaction and independence for residents. You will assess individual needs and design group and 1:1 activities, coordinate birthday and special celebrations, and work with staff to enhance residents’ quality of life while managing the budget.

The role is part-time (26.25 hours per week) with alternate weekends, offering induction, training, and benefits

Responsibilities

• Thoughtfully devise/arrange appropriate activities and entertainment within set budget.
• Coordinate birthday and special celebrations for all residents.
• Assess and meet individual residents’ needs through leading group activities within and outside the home.
• Be inclusive, forward thinking, creative and delivering activities and occupations that meet and caters for residents’ preferences.
• Liaise with staff/managers on matters regarding resident care and social needs.
• Transport residents to external activities, driving the company minibus.
• Plan and provide exercise/movement to music sessions in the home.
• Produce a monthly resident newsletter, using MS Word and Outlook.
• Review and keep up to date the relevant resident records, assessing resident enjoyment and preferences and the effectiveness of activity.
• Maintain and update communications within the home which promote and celebrate social activity.

Job description

Radbrook Care Home in Shrewsbury is seeking an Activities Coordinator to design and lead a programme of activities that promote social interaction and independence for residents. You will assess individual needs and design group and 1:1 activities, coordinate birthday and special celebrations, and work with staff to enhance residents’ quality of life while managing the budget.

The role is part-time (26.25 hours per week) with alternate weekends, offering induction, training, and benefits