Job Description

WILHELMINA HOUSE

JOB DESCRIPTION - ACTIVITIES Coordinator

Position: Part time Activities Coordinator

15 hours a week

Two positions available, working on a 2 week rota, with every other weekend off. The weekend you are on shift it will be for 2.5 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

ACTIVITES COORDINATORS SHIFT COVER

WEEKLY MORNING SHIFT:

10.30AM - 1PM (2.5 HOURS)

LUNCH BREAK

WEEKLY AFTERNOON SHIFT

: 1.30PM - 4PM (2.5 HOURS)

WEEKEND AFTERNOON SHIFT

: 1.30PM - 4PM (2.5 HOURS) OR 2PM - 4.30PM (2.5 HOURS)

Responsible to: Home Manager
Purpose

To enhance the quality of life of residents living in Wilhelmina House and within the Whitgift care community.

To be an effective member of the staff team, making best use of resources available. To encourage and support a holistic lifestyle in the Home and wider Whitgift Care Community. To work with other staff to ensure all residents are encouraged to reach their full potential and interact with other residents by participating in organised activities.
Job SummaryTo organise and carry out an activity programme for residents in the home and wider Whitgift care community that enriches their lives, in conjunction with the care and other staff.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To identify the needs of all residents individually through the use of resident profiles and biographies, and the care plans. To organise and provide a range of stimulating and enjoyable activities, in conjunction with the care and other staff. To ensure that a social care plan for each resident is in place within 4 weeks of the date of admission and reviewed regularly. To arrange social activities, entertainment and outings and to ensure the correct ratio of staff are present for all outdoor activities. To organise coffee mornings and the Home's annual garden party in conjunction with other staff. To support the development of the day care provision at the home by encouraging day care people to participate activities as appropriate. To establish links with, and encourage involvement of, the Whitgift Care Community in the activities programme, with particular focus on the residents of the sheltered flats at Whitgift House and the Almshouses. To encourage and facilitate the involvement of the local community in the home including schools, religious and voluntary groups, etc. To liaise with the Foundation's marketing and communications department to actively promote the home through the development of newsletters, the website and other external communications. To support other care home staff and volunteers allocated to assist in the activity programme. To involve relatives in the activity programme and attend residents' meetings as appropriate in order to gain involvement from the residents in developing the activities programme. To communicate effectively with care and other staff regarding the implementation of the activity programme and about residents' progress, needs and requests. To provide information, as required, for inclusion in the residents' care plans. To attend staff meetings, training and information sessions as required. To control and maintain the stock of equipment, materials and resources. To be responsible for equipment, which may be borrowed from other sources. To promote a positive image of the home by maintaining a professional approach at all times and by highlighting community awareness of the home and its services. To maintain a safe living and working environment through observation and implementation of health and safety regulations in order to meet statutory and local regulations. To be prepared to assist in other duties as required by the Home Manager when circumstances deem it necessary. To be flexible in working hours, days, evenings and weekends as required. To maintain confidentiality of personal information regarding residents and staff and all other matters relating to the Home at all times during employment. To maintain a high level of professional conduct at all times. To maintain a high level of personal hygiene at all times. To respect the requirements under the

Data Protection Act 1998

. To be aware of and comply with their responsibilities under the

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

.

Desirable Person Specification For Activities Coordinator

Experience of working in a similar environment i.e. residential care for the elderly

Ability to communicate effectively with elderly, hearing impaired people

Current First Aid Certificate

Good organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literate

Flexibility in working hours to include days, and some Saturdays as required for the yearly garden party/coffee morning.

Confident and energetic disposition to encourage social activities and relationships between residents

Ability to plan and carry out interesting and relevant activities for elderly people which are inclusive of the Whitgift Care Community

Kind, caring, person-centred approach

Experience of organising social events

Benefits

All our staff benefit from a competitive remuneration package, including:

Holiday plus bank holidays. Membership of a generous money purchase pension scheme for all support staff. Both schemes include 3 x salary life assurance cover. Free access to an Employee discount Club, which offers discounted rates on a range of products and services, including insurance, holidays and travel, fashion and retail. Membership of the Simply Health Cash Plan Scheme, which gives financial support towards the cost of optical, dental and medical costs as well as a free 24 hour advice line for all staff.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.32 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Activities