Activities Coordinator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including Bank Hols

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Blue Light Card / My Rewards

Job summary

Westgate House in Wallingford is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create and deliver an ongoing programme of activities that engage residents, promote independence and suit individual needs.

You will work with a caring team to bring the community together, involve relatives and friends, and develop activities that stimulate life outside the home. Weekend pay uplifts and comprehensive benefits are among the supported perks.

Qualifications

• Experience creating, organising and delivering events or working with elderly residents.
• Comfortable engaging with residents to understand their interests and needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an ongoing programme of activities and events engaging residents and promoting independence.
• Engage with residents individually and in groups to tailor activities.
• Collaborate with local community to bring in new activities and broaden participation.
• Encourage involvement from staff, relatives and friends in activities.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Community outreach

Job description

Pay Rate: £14.18 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs. Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

At Westgate House, we offer more than just a place to live - we provide a home where care grows with you. Whether you're looking for residential, nursing, or dementia care, our personalised support adapts to your needs, so you can remain in familiar surroundings with people who know and understand you. Located just a short walk from the centre of Wallingford, Westgate House is a welcoming part of the local community - trusted by families for the warmth, compassion and continuity of care we offer.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis. You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise. If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.