Job Description

Fleetwood Hall Care Home

Salary:

12.29 per hour

Contract Type:

Maternity Cover (Approx. 9 months)

Hours:

19.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

10:00am - 4:30pm, Tuesday to Thursday



Join the Team at Fleetwood Hall Care Home! Fleetwood Hall Care Home, part of Sandstone Care Group, is a welcoming and modern 62-bed residential home located in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Just a short stroll from the beautiful Lancashire coastline, our dedicated team works tirelessly to deliver outstanding care.



At Fleetwood Hall, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. From gardening clubs to birthday celebrations, we celebrate individuality and foster a sense of community.



The Role



We are seeking a creative and enthusiasticActivities Coordinatorto join our team on a temporary, part-time basis to cover maternity leave. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents through engaging and meaningful activities.



Key Responsibilities

Plan and Deliver Activities:

Design and lead a variety of group and one-to-one activities including arts & crafts, music, games, gardening, and gentle exercise.

Personalised Engagement:

Develop activity plans tailored to individual residents' interests, abilities, and care needs.

Event Coordination:

Organise special events, seasonal celebrations, and entertainment, ensuring every day is enjoyable and stimulating.

Community Involvement:

Arrange outings and liaise with local groups and entertainers to bring the community into the home.

Support Wellbeing:

Provide sensory and cognitive stimulation, particularly for residents living with dementia.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate records of participation and feedback to support care planning and continuous improvement.



What We're Looking For



A warm, compassionate, and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for improving the lives of older people.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

Creative thinking and strong organisational skills to plan and adapt activities to suit a range of needs.

Previous experience in a care home or similar setting is desirable but not essential.

Flexibility to occasionally support events or outings outside of regular hours.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.

Discounts on the high street- with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
Refer-a-Friend - and get a 250 bonus

Flexible pay- choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health

Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement

In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you

Career opportunities - The chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role



Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our 'Reward Me' app. Flexible pay is available via 'WAGESTREAM'.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.