Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced activities coordinator whom can Create and organize a varied activities program, from agreed and organized interests to group and individual event which will promote independence, choice, and dignity for the residents.

To provide residents with a range of opportunities to take part in a range of activities and identify induvial needs and likes to enable them to get involved.

Collaborating with our residents, community, friends, relatives and other agencies to foster a network to benefit and cater a network of support.

Duties

Getting to know each resident and their interests and life histories to deliver events and activities to enrich and fulfil lives ensuring good community connections.

Provide motivation and support to colleagues to actively promote activities and engagement daily.

Monitor and control the home activities resources keeping up to date with necessary documentation to ensure activities are planned and organised within reasonable budgeting and planning.

To plan and execute a range of varied and stimulating activities on a monthly display board which is clearly seen in a prominent area of the home and is updated regularly.

Ensuring each resident is enabled to maximise their independence within their own abilities and privacy and dignity is always respected.

To plan and execute outings and community events having understanding and regard to health and safety needs of each resident and the plan ahead.

To plan and attend any functions requested by management such as fund-raising events and special occasions which may be outside of usual working hours.

To comply with care plan needs and ensuring activities are clearly documented with outcome and interaction in correct area of individual care plans.

Ensure fundraising events are planned regularly and funds are available to plan and arrange events.

Participate in regular residents and relatives' meetings if requested to do so by management.

To gain feedback and ideas from residents and their loved ones to ensure choice and variety.

To ensure a clear plan minimal 4 weeks in advance Is in place and subject to change where needed.

Coordinate needs for an event ensuring all material and resources are prepared and ready prior to activity taking place.

Monitor and evaluate activities on monthly basis to ensure they continue to meet desired needs of individuals and adjust where needed.

Recognise and plan logistics of event to ensure venue selection appropriate, resources available, funding in place and health and safety assessed.

Monitor and evaluate effectiveness continuously.

Be aware of and be flexible to special occasions and events to include residents' birthdays, theme days and celebrations.

Resources and materials available for care staff to engage in activities in your absence.

Planning to be incorporated into your working days and management able to access and review this as needed.

Respect service users wishes and involve the in their activities and its planning, allowing them to make choices.

Maintain good relationships with relatives and be courteous to all visitors making them feel welcome in the home.

Take part in staff meetings when required.

All staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks and must comply with policies, procedures and be up to date in training.

Report any complaints, concerns, incidents, accidents, or grievances to the home manager.

Maintain confidentiality of service users and the home. No information must be shared with any person outside the home

Experience

Relevant experience is desirable.

Must be able to comply with and understand care planning process.

Maintain confidentiality.

Understand health, safety, and risk assessing

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 18/09/2025