Activities Coordinator East Anglia
Job description
Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff. Activities Coordinator Don Thomson House Residential Care Home, Low Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TS £11.05 per hour 25 hours available Why work for us? We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team. There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Don Thomson for all regardless of role. Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can 'feel' the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Don Thomson is special and we're looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role. Where you'll work For people living in our residential care suites, the home's community events a real highlight in their social calendar, which for many has got busier since moving into Don Thomson House! And for our residents living with dementia, they are able to experience wonderful activities and events in safe and familiar surroundings. No two days at the home are ever the same. Not only do we support residents to stay connected to the community in Harwich, but we deliver group and one-to-one activities based on their individual likes and interests. You can find us enjoying everything from the knit and natter club and Movement to Music sessions, to Namaste hand massages. We also have a film club and a reading club. They all provide activities in a social setting that help our residents to really thrive. Are you our next Activities Coordinator? Here's more about the role: First and foremost - we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives - let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day - let's get creative and stuck in This is an exciting opportunity to really get to know our residents and provide them with a variety of stimulating activities that not only promote physical but also mental and social wellbeing The opportunities are endless in terms of what activities you could introduce and we would be interested to hear your ideas It's very simple - if we can be the best Activities Coordinator we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we're all doing a great job. What skills do I need? Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home Experience is not essential, as we will support you with all the training and support you'll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve. Benefits and rewards We know you work so hard and being the best Activities Coordinator you can be needs to be rewarded. We are very proud to offer the following: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Life assurance CQC performance bonus Overtime enhancement Occupational sick pay after qualifying period Excellent training and development opportunities Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to £500 available Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via 'My Rewards' Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care. We hope you feel you could be our next team member. Job Reference: 211297 Closing date: 14th July 2023 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Sanctuary Group
