Job Description

Activities Coordinator

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for an activities coordinator to work in one of our residential care facilities, York House on a part time, 20 hour permanent contract, 12.60 per hour.

The working hours vary from 07:30am-12:30pm or 13:00pm to 18:00pm.

York House is situated in the picturesque market town of Dereham, Norfolk. The home can accommodate up to 43 residents and has been rated 'Good' by CQC. We can provide short-term, respite care or longer term support at the home.

Black Swan Care Group have become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:

Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream. Refer a friend bonus scheme (200 per placement.) Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day & Bank Holidays. Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.) Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes. Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Paid breaks and free meals. DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme. Blue light card. Free health and wellbeing service- 24/7 access to online GP's, second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans, fitness programme and online health check.

Responsibilities of an Activities Coordinator:

Co-ordinate an inclusive program of activities which residents can participate in and help in the care of the residents' physical environment and in the general day to day activities of the home. Ensure the residents are happy and fulfilled in whatever activities they choose and help in the promotion of mental and physical activity by talking to residents, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreations. Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.

Requirements of an Activities Coordinator:

Attention to detail Availability to work every other weekend Positive attitude and caring nature Friendly approach Flexibility with working hours
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dereham NR20 3AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us?
Experience:

Care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person