Activities Co Ordinator

Stoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Activities Coordinator



Safe Harbor is a family run Residential Care Home provider operating in multiple locations across Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire. We are dedicated to developing quality environments and high standards of care, which enable residents to enjoy life to the full, as individuals, in happy, comfortable, and safe surroundings

It is important to us that our employees feel empowered to develop and improve the business to provide the best possible environment and service for residents in our care. At Safe Harbor we are committed to raising standards not just in the business but across the industry.

We believe in delivering quality care and to do this we must have the best and most passionate people who are committed to making a difference. The teams within our homes and offices work in a friendly supportive environment, which are an integral part of the community.

Here at Safe Harbor, we ensure that residents are always treated with respect and dignity. Our core values are a reflection on our dedication to our resident's well-being.

We have worked hard at Safe Harbor to create a friendly and supportive workplace encouraging each home to have its own individual personality reflecting the residents and staff within it.

We have a talented team but are constantly looking for new people who can join us and make a difference.

We know that family can come from anywhere. At Safe Harbor, it's our privilege to care for people - treating each resident as if they were part of our own family. Right now, we're looking for a creative and caring Activity Coordinator to join our friendly team at The Place up Hanley Care Home in Bucknall to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives.

Experience with people living with dementia and be able to support them on the journey past and present.

What your typical day involves

Running a morning and afternoon activity session. Activities are tailored to our residents but can include musical acts, days out, exercise classes, visitors from the community, arts and crafts, the possibilities are endless!

Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget

Supporting our residents and encouraging them to partake in activities

Organising birthday surprises for our residents

Ensuring everything is organised for planned activities, events, performers and co-ordinating days out

Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home

Assisting with breakfast, lunch and dinner duties (when necessary)

Organising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat

Updating paperwork, care plans, activity notes and managing emails

Supporting the home with their social media channels as required

Who we're looking for?

You're a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. Wanting to make a real difference, you're interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people's lives better. Whether it's motivating colleagues to support each activity or event, making links in the local area or even getting friends and family involved, you'll pack a lot of community spirit into everything you do.

What's in it for you?

Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development, access to internal apprenticeship schemes

Workplace pension,

28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)

Subsidised meal provided on shift

Refer a friend bonus scheme

About our home

The Place up Hanley is a purpose-built home that provides residential and dementia care. The home has a real family feel, where the team are passionate about providing person centered care, championing dignity and independence - organising a wide variety of activities meaning there's no typical day here. As part of the team, you're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 12.53 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3257373
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Stoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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