activities coordinator Postwick, England
Job description
Job description
Who are we?
Danforth Care Homes are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.
We are delighted to have opened Broadlands Lodge Care Home in September last year and would like to invite you to come along for the exciting journey! Broadlands Lodge is based in Norwich, Norfolk and we are starting to build our elite team.
We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.
The Role:
At Broadlands Lodge, it is your role to enable and support our residents to continue taking part in the activities and lifestyle choices they have always enjoyed. Whatever that may be from meeting up with friends and family, going to the local bowls club, visiting the cinema, attending local groups or enjoying a specific pastime like gardening, painting or singing.
It all starts with getting to know our residents as individuals and finding out how they have lived their life and what they enjoy doing. This will mean taking an interest and talking with our residents and their family and friends. Plotting a life history book with them and sharing their memories.
To promote the social and recreational aspects of daily living for all residents. You will engage with the local the community and its resources. You will be creative, innovative and enthusiastic. You will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
If you are ready to kick start your career in an extremely rewarding role, then please apply today!
Hours of work:
Your hours of work will be 10:00 to 15:00 and you will be required to work on a rolling rota of three shifts on, three shifts off. This equates to an average of 17.5 hours per week in total
We will offer:
· A permanent contract of employment
· A competitive rate of pay
· We will support you to complete an NVQ qualification
· Fully funded enhanced DBS check
· A job with purpose and satisfaction
· Fully funded uniform
· Paid Breaks
· Refer a friend bonus scheme
This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for you!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 17.5 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- NR13 5HB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Activities Planning: 1 year (preferred)
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 17.50 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Lifestyle Assistant
