Activities Co-ordinator - Swansea Terrace

Activities Co-ordinator - Swansea Terrace Preston, North West England, England

We Care Group
Full Time Preston, North West England, England 10 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Company Benefits

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Blue Light Card
  • NVQ’s available (eligible for student discount card)
  • Cover the cost of the DBS (£40)
  • Uniform provided (company branded tunic x 2)
  • Company Events (such as Care Awards)
  • Buddy System (receive £200 upon your buddy successfully completing their probation period)
  • Employee of the month (£100)
  • On site parking

Career Opportunity

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Reports to: Manager

  • Hours - To be discussed (30 hours a week)
  • Location – 108-114 Watery Ln, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1AT (As part of We Care Group, you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice)

We Care Group are a family owned company. Founded on the tradition of healthcare excellence, we bring a combination of the highest quality health care services and experienced, compassionate and dedicated staff to all of our nursing and care homes

We offer a warm, supportive and uplifting environment, where our residents are able to maintain their own individuality and feel at home. We take pride in being both small enough to care and large enough to be able to care. After all, we believe in ‘caring for our loved ones, like they cared for us!’

Are you an Activities Coordinator looking for a new opportunity with an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your professional goals and aspirations?

About you

You would ideally have prior experience of being able to plan a programme, publicise and communicate the programme, ensuring that all residents have access and to accompany the residents on outings as the Activities Coordinator, ensuring adequate provision of care staff and that all safety standards are met.

Job Overview

As an Activities Coordinator, your day will be varied. We would like you to develop meaningful occupational therapies, deliver engaging sessions and support events and outings with the residents to ensure that their quality of life is enhanced. You will be responsible for organising a programme of appropriate, therapeutic, and recreational activities which may include craft classes, music, films, quizzes, bingo, reminiscence and entertainment.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

  • You will organise and plan activity programmes reflecting the service users preferences
  • Produce newsletter to inform residents and their relatives/friends what is going on
  • Support the residents to access internet and communication such as letter writing, Skype, and FaceTime
  • Plan events within the homes allocated budget
  • Ensure the residents are at the heart of events and programs to enhance their wellbeing
  • Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the individuals you are supporting
  • Working with Others Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service
  • Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service
  • Lead by example and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

Personal Responsibilities

Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management

(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All PPE Provided
Covid Vaccinations required
Lateral Flow & PCR Testing

Experience:

  • Social Media: 1 year (preferred)
  • Activities in a Care Home: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Activities Co-ordinator - Swansea Terrace
We Care Group

www.wecaregroup.co.uk
Harrow Weald, United Kingdom
Bernie Suresparan
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
2007
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