Job Description

We are looking for dedicated and experienced Activities/Wellbeing Co Ordinator to join our team in supporting vulnerable adults in our purpose-built care Centre in Bradford, BD3 7NJ West Yorkshire. One year experience in the health care environment is required and we will fully train you to ensure you have all the skills needed to provide the very highest standard of care and support.

As an Activities Co Ordinator you will be an integral part of the day to day lives of the people you care for, helping them with various activities which may also include supporting the care staff on the floor in assisting with personal care, social inclusion, maintaining health and well-being and, being the linchpin to their quality of life. You will need to be able to work flexibly across a 7 - day rote to include bank holidays and weekends. This role gives you the chance to make a genuine difference to people's lives and no day will be the same. You will have experience in providing excellent care and support to adults who have a variety of needs such as mental health, physical disabilities, dementia, rehabilitation support and behaviours that may be challenge.

You will be enrolled to our excellent e-learning training and face to face training and development sessions to enhance and refresh your skills and knowledge. You'll receive one to one supervision with your line manager along with an annual appraisal. We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We hope you apply and are successful in becoming part of our team.

Main responsibilities

Activities

Help Service Users to socialize within the Care Centre and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes. Plan and initiate monthly rolling/individual programmes, and encourage Service Users to maintain pre-existing hobbies Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Centers activities Accompany Service Users where possible to of site activities which may occasionally take place out of normal working hours and over night Help to create an atmosphere that suits individual Service Users within the Care Centre Assist with fund raising and budgeting for entertainments, materials and outings Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documents and assist the Key Worker to review and update Service User Care Files

Communication

Discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other Staff Members Report any changes in Service Users physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Person in Charge Provide comfort and company on a one to one basis for Service Users who are unable to undertake any form of activity Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as required

Marketing

Actively market the Care Centre and promote a positive personal and professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Centre at all times Prepare and display information leaflets and posters advertising activities and events
Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: 12.28 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Activities Co Ordinator