Well Being and Activities Coordinator

Glenholme Healthcare Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Blackpool seeks a Well Being and Activities Coordinator to organize engaging activities for residents, ensuring their physical and mental wellbeing. Ideal candidates will exhibit a compassionate demeanor, proficiency in English, and have relevant experience or a 'we can' attitude. The role comes with comprehensive training and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid comprehensive training

Pension scheme

28 days holiday plus birthday off

Life insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate and outgoing person to assist residents.
• Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator or care sector is beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating programme of activities for residents.
• Work with residents to produce material for newsletters.
• Plan events inside and outside the home.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English skills

Compassionate nature

Proficient in computer skills

Job description

Overview

Well Being and Activities Coordinator

Location: Bispham Gardens, Blackpool, FY2 0FN

Salary: £12.30 per hour, a wide range of health & wellbeing benefits, employee perks, and the opportunity to develop & progress

Permanent: Full time, 29.5 hours, alternate weekends

* Applicants must hold a full UK driving license and be 25 years or older for insurance purposes

The Opportunity

This role involves organising, developing and planning programs of activities and events for residents. Ensuring their needs, interests, social, religious and cultural needs are provided for. This role is pivotal in supporting and enabling people to access social networks and maintain their hobbies and interests to the best of their ability, as well as encouraging them to develop new interests. Providing meaningful engagement in a person-centred way, by creating and carrying out activities that promote residents’ physical and mental well-being whilst promoting a diverse and inclusive place to live.

Benefits

• Paid comprehensive training with a genuine career pathway
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday
• Pension scheme and 28 days holiday, plus your birthday off
• Life Insurance cover of £10,000
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health and wellbeing
• Free Blue Light Card

Duties

• To create a stimulating and varied programme of activities and social events for residents. To work with each resident to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their likes/dislikes, abilities and personal preferences.
• Work with residents to produce material for quarterly newsletters and share information on social media and with relatives.
• Plan events inside and outside of the home (e.g. exercise sessions, theatre productions, pet therapy).
• Keep full records of all activities undertaken, review and gather feedback to assess effectiveness.
• Manage and work within the monthly activities budget.
• Assist in transporting any service users to appointments using company vehicles or public transport.

What you will need

• A passionate and outgoing person to assist residents to enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful life, maintaining their dignity and helping them to feel valued.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator or experience in the care sector or caring for another individual, either personally or professionally, would be beneficial, but not essential. Essential is a friendly, imaginative and compassionate nature, a ‘we can’ attitude and an interest in older people.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Bispham Gardens

Glenholme Bispham Gardens is located in a peaceful residential area in Blackpool. Our home provides care for mature and older people with varying needs, including dementia, nursing and end-of-life support. We are a 52-bed care home with an additional 24-room expansion opened in 2021. You’ll be part of a compassionate, experienced team who always put residents first.

Glenholme Healthcare is a well-established and highly regarded social and residential care provider for older people. Our colleagues come from many different sectors to provide essential care for older, vulnerable individuals to help them continue to lead a meaningful life. Glenholme can offer you an amazing opportunity, and training, to allow you to play an important and meaningful role working with older adults with physical disabilities or who are living with dementia.

Apply today to find out more about the role of a Well-Being and Activities Coordinator!

Our values; We believe in treating individuals, their families, friends and our staff with respect and dignity; placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out

Job Code: GHBIS2