ACTIVITIES FACILITATOR

Jewish Care; Asher (OK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care is looking for an Activities Facilitator to plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of activities at the Betty Asher Loftus Centre (BALC). You will work with residents, families, volunteers and partners to create inclusive, personalised and enjoyable opportunities across the campus.

You will deliver group and individual sessions, organise outings and events, and help celebrate Jewish life, culture and festivals while maintaining records and ensuring safety in line with policies.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning and facilitating activities.
• A person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to helping people living in residential care enjoy a meaningful life.
• The ability to build supportive and trusting relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Creativity and the ability to develop and introduce new ideas.
• The ability to work at pace while responding sensitively to individual needs.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners.
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity.
• The ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and facilitate a varied programme of activities across BALC.
• Deliver both group and individual activities, adapting them to different interests, abilities and needs.
• Organise outings, special events and celebrations throughout the year.
• Support activities that celebrate Jewish life, culture, traditions and festivals.
• Work across the campus to encourage residents to connect with each other and the wider community.
• Build positive relationships with residents and develop an understanding of their interests, preferences and abilities.
• Work closely with care teams and colleagues to identify opportunities for meaningful engagement.
• Develop relationships with volunteers, artists, performers and community organisations.
• Introduce new ideas and activities to keep the programme fresh, engaging and responsive to people's interests.
• Gather feedback and use your experience and observations to continually improve the activities programme.
• Maintain appropriate records and ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with Jewish Care policies and procedures.

Skills

Plan and facilitate activities

Person-centred approach

Excellent communication

Creativity

Time-management

Organisational skills

Collaboration with teams

Empathy and compassion

Record keeping

Education

Relevant qualification in activity, arts or recreational work

Job description

Are you creative, energetic and passionate about helping people enjoy meaningful experiences?

As an Activities Facilitator, you'll play an important role in creating a vibrant and engaging community across the Betty Asher Loftus Centre (BALC).

BALC is a vibrant care campus providing residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. As part of the Living Well Team, you'll plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of activities and events across the whole campus.

From creative and recreational activities to cultural, social and therapeutic opportunities, you'll help people stay connected to the things they enjoy, develop relationships and maintain a sense of purpose and wellbeing.

You'll work with the Activities Lead, residents, families, colleagues, volunteers, visiting artists, performers and community organisations to create opportunities that are inclusive, personalised and enjoyable.

What you'll be doing

• Plan, organise and facilitate a varied programme of activities across BALC.
• Deliver both group and individual activities, adapting them to different interests, abilities and needs.
• Organise outings, special events and celebrations throughout the year.
• Support activities that celebrate Jewish life, culture, traditions and festivals.
• Work across the campus to encourage residents to connect with each other and the wider community.
• Build positive relationships with residents and develop an understanding of their interests, preferences and abilities.
• Work closely with care teams and colleagues to identify opportunities for meaningful engagement.
• Develop relationships with volunteers, artists, performers and community organisations.
• Introduce new ideas and activities to keep the programme fresh, engaging and responsive to people's interests.
• Gather feedback and use your experience and observations to continually improve the activities programme.
• Maintain appropriate records and ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with Jewish Care policies and procedures.

Most importantly, you'll help create a campus where activities and opportunities are a meaningful part of everyday life.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, imaginative and genuinely enjoys working with people.

You'll ideally have experience of facilitating arts, recreational or other activities, particularly with older people or people living with dementia or with differing abilities and needs.

You'll Need

• Experience of planning and facilitating activities.
• A person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to helping people living in residential care enjoy a meaningful life.
• The ability to build supportive and trusting relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Creativity and the ability to develop and introduce new ideas.
• The ability to work at pace while responding sensitively to individual needs.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners.
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity.
• The ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Experience of working within health or social care, the community or voluntary sector, or as part of a multidisciplinary team would be advantageous. A relevant qualification in activity, arts or recreational work would also be beneficial.

Working at Jewish festivals and special events

This is a 40-hour per week role, and flexibility is an important part of the position.

You will be expected to work during Jewish festivals, as well as occasional evenings and weekends when activities, celebrations or special events take place. Working hours will be planned to reflect the needs of the service and the activities programme.. Time in lieu will be given.

Why join the Living Well Team?

This is an opportunity to do more than simply organise activities. You'll help create moments of connection, enjoyment and purpose for the people who live at BALC.

Whether you're leading a creative session, organising a celebration, bringing people together for an event or finding a new way for someone to engage with an activity they love, your work will make a real difference to people's everyday lives.

If you're creative, caring and full of ideas, we'd love to hear from you.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.