Weekend Activities Coordinator

Caring Homes Group; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Homes Group Broadbridge Park in Horsham is seeking a Weekend Wellbeing Coordinator to help enrich residents' lives. The role focuses on creating and delivering a diverse activities program tailored to meet physical, emotional, and social needs, with a salary of £12.71 per hour.

The role involves coordinating daily, weekly, and monthly events, collaborating with staff and external entertainers, and maintaining records to monitor progress and engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar care home or community setting is highly desirable.
• Background in recreational therapy, social work, or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creativity and a passion for improving the lives of others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations related to activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a diverse range of activities tailored to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents.
• Organise daily, weekly, and monthly events, including arts and crafts, music therapy, fitness classes, social gatherings, and outings.
• Encourage resident participation and foster a sense of community within the home.
• Collaborate with care staff to identify individual resident needs and preferences.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress.
• Coordinate with external entertainers, volunteers, and community groups to enhance the activities program.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe and supportive environment.
• Promote the wellbeing of residents by fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Recreational therapy background

Social work background

Related field background

Job description

Weekend Wellbeing Coordinator – Broadbridge Park, Horsham £12.71 per hour

• Develop and implement a diverse range of activities tailored to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents.
• Organise daily, weekly, and monthly events, including arts and crafts, music therapy, fitness classes, social gatherings, and outings.
• Encourage resident participation and foster a sense of community within the home.
• Collaborate with care staff to identify individual resident needs and preferences.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress.
• Coordinate with external entertainers, volunteers, and community groups to enhance the activities program.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe and supportive environment.
• Promote the wellbeing of residents by fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

• Previous experience in a similar role within a care home or community setting is highly desirable.
• A background in recreational therapy, social work, or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creativity and a passion for improving the lives of others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations related to activities and events.

If you are enthusiastic about enriching the lives of our residents and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.