Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to join our team in providing engaging and meaningful activities for residents in our senior care facilities, including assisted living, care homes, and nursing homes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for enhancing the quality of life for seniors, particularly those with dementia care needs. This role involves planning, organising, and implementing a variety of activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and physical well-being.

Responsibilities

To maintain a stimulating programme of leisure pursuits and social events for both groups of residents and on an individual basis. Produce a weekly social events programme and ensure that it is advertised within the home. To ensure that the social care plan for each resident is in place within three weeks of the date of admission and reviewed regularly. To consult with and assess each resident in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their likes, dislikes, abilities and needs. To organise social and recreational events within and outside the home. To assess on a regular basis the effectiveness of the programme of social events and recreational pursuits. To liaise and consult with relatives and other staff within the home when writing social care plans. To assess and evaluate social care plans on a monthly basis. To involve residents in social events organised by the local community and encourage community groups to have involvement in the life of the home. To ensure the spiritual and worship needs of residents are met. To build and maintain a suitable stock of social events and hobby equipment such as: craft materials, board games, jigsaws, cards, needlework, paints, etc. To maintain standards of infection control within the home and to assist residents to maintain their own infection control needs. To attend all statutory and mandatory training as required by The Grange in order to fulfil your duties. To attend appropriate training courses and/or programmes to enhance personal and professional knowledge and skills To contribute to the safeguarding of adults by ensuring you are aware of the contents of the home's Safeguarding Policy and knowledgeable about what steps to take if you have any concerns about the abuse or neglect of any service user.

Requirements

Previous experience in senior care settings such as assisted living or nursing homes is highly desirable. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with seniors and their families. A genuine passion for caring for others and enhancing their quality of life through meaningful activities. Knowledge of dementia care practices is an advantage. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in planning activities.
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of seniors through engaging activities, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as an Activity Coordinator.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday, with weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or above (Adult) is preferred but not essential
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

DBS (preferred)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ACTIVITY COORDINATOR - THE GRANGE- JULY 25