Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group seeks a dedicated activities coordinator for Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield to plan and run engaging activities, learn residents’ life histories with families, and provide wellbeing support. A driving licence for minibus use is required, with DBS clearance and right to work in the UK.

The role involves coordinating monthly activity plans and weekly overviews, working closely with staff, relatives, and residents to promote dignity, independence and social engagement in

Qualifications

• Experience planning and running activities for residents.
• Experience with older people in residential dementia settings.
• Driving licence for minibus driving and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of activities to engage residents' physical, psychological and social wellbeing.
• Promote privacy, dignity, independence, rights and fulfilment for all residents.
• Identify residents' life history and develop detailed life stories with input from residents and families.
• Plan and submit a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview to the Home Manager.
• Arrange activities, events and outings with involvement from staff, relatives and visitors.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and uphold the home's professional image.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

People skills

Job description

This is an activities and wellbeing post at Loxley Park Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The coordinator plans and runs activities and events for residents, builds life stories from residents and their families, and submits a monthly plan and weekly overview to the Home Manager. Previous work with older people in a residential dementia setting is sought, along with experience organising activities, and the post needs a driving licence that covers minibuses. A DBS check and proof of right to work are also required.

What the job involves

• Provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, psychological and social wellbeing
• Promote privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment for all residents
• Identify residents' life history, needs and preferences by listening to residents and families, and develop detailed life stories
• Plan and submit a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview to the Home Manager
• Arrange activities, events and outings, encouraging involvement from staff, relatives and visitors
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to the home's professional image

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Valid driving licence and ability to drive a minibus

Experience

• Previous work with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting
• Experience organising activities and events

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to stimulating, quality activities and social events

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check, cost met by the employer
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living the values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career