Activities Lead

NHS; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Activities Lead to manage a team and deliver enriching activities for residents in a care home. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and previous experience in a similar position. Flexibility in working hours is necessary to accommodate various events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults, particularly those with dementia or in palliative care.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Activity Lead is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and plan activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a team of activity coordinators.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities for residents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Planning

Job description

The Activities Lead role at Aria Healthcare's Dormy House in Sunningdale is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to lead and manage a team of activity coordinators. The role involves planning and delivering a diverse range of activities to engage and enrich the lives of the 88-bed residential, nursing, dementia, and palliative care home's residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Activities Lead, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating a team of activity coordinators to ensure that a comprehensive and engaging activity programme is in place. This will involve planning, organizing, and delivering a range of activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the residents. You will have previous experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of the importance of meaningful activities in improving the wellbeing and quality of life for older adults, particularly those living with dementia or in need of palliative care.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care services. With a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care, the organization operates several care homes across the UK, including the Dormy House in Sunningdale. Aria Healthcare is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, where employees can thrive and contribute to the well-being of the residents they serve.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• 88 Bedded Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• Rated 9.2 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Regular shifts are 9am - 5.30pm - flexiblity required for other events could require working later or earlier
• Previous experience as an Activity Lead is essential
• Previous experience of management and planning activities is essential
• £14.42 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to enlighten our residents’ lives with activities that will be fun and stimulating! The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Lead is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about. If this is you whether you come from a care background or not, it would be great to hear from you!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Activity Lead is essential, along with a demonstrated ability to manage and plan activities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a passion for improving the lives of older adults, are also necessary for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.