Senior Activities Lead - Resident Wellbeing & Engagement

Virtue Integrated Care; Wexford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtue Integrated Care in Wexford Town invites applications for an Activities Lead to organise meaningful, resident-centred social and recreational activities. You will promote wellbeing, coordinating with staff, residents and families to tailor programmes around individual interests.

You will lead volunteers, ensure safe activity delivery and maintain records, while upholding CARA Values to foster a positive, inclusive culture for older residents.

Qualifications

• Caring, person-centred approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity to develop engaging activities
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people
• Desirable previous experience in activities, social care or healthcare

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the social care and activities programme within the home.
• Develop a varied programme of meaningful activities that promotes residents' independence, choice, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Ensure activities are person-centred, considering residents' interests, abilities, backgrounds and preferences.
• Encourage resident participation and identify opportunities to maintain hobbies and develop new ones.
• Organise group and individual activities, including social events, entertainment, outings and seasonal celebrations.
• Work with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to enhance residents' social wellbeing.
• Encourage meaningful interaction and companionship among residents.
• Support and coordinate staff and volunteers involved in activities.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation.
• Liaise with external groups, entertainers and community organisations.
• Ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture where residents can participate and feel valued.
• Lead by example and promote CARA Values (Caring, Ambitious, Responsive, Accountability).

Skills

Caring

Person-centred

Communication

Creativity

Organisation

Team collaboration

Job description

Virtue Integrated Care in Wexford Town invites applications for an Activities Lead to organise meaningful, resident-centred social and recreational activities. You will promote wellbeing, coordinating with staff, residents and families to tailor programmes around individual interests.

You will lead volunteers, ensure safe activity delivery and maintain records, while upholding CARA Values to foster a positive, inclusive culture for older residents.