Job Description

Summary

We specialise in care for elderly people often living with physical and/or mental conditions/disabilities, including severe Dementia who have high needs and require assistance with all aspects of their physical and mental well-being.

Are you kind and caring? Have you experience in the care sector? Do you enjoy activities and events? Do you enjoy laughing? Are you passionate about making a difference?
If yes to the above, we have a fantastic opportunity at Longview Care Home for you.

We are looking for an Activities Co-ordinator, 22 hours per week, flexible on days and times. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing engaging, person-centred and meaningful activities for residents.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

Developing and implementing a diverse range of welcoming and inclusive activities which cater to the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of residents Organise events and in-house activities that promote stimulation Collaborate with care staff, Seniors and management to ensure activities are tailored to meet the individual needs of the residents Maintain accurate records of activity participation Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of activities to continuously improve the offer.
What the ideal candidate will bring to the role:

Previous experience of working in a care or nursing setting Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all residents (some of whom will be non-verbal and / or non-ambulant and may have challenging behaviours), families and staff Creativity with the ability to organise and deliver engaging activities for all vulnerable residents Excellent planning ability to keep a well-managed diary of multiple activities going, at all times with the requisite risk assessments, and other associated documentation, in place Flexibility to deliver activities out-of-hours, as and when required.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.25 per hour

Benefits:

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