Activities Lead Upton upon Severn
Job description
Activities Lead The Boynes Care Centre Upton upon Severn, WR8 0SB £13.50 per hour 30 hours per week and weekends Only applications with the right to work in the UK may apply to this role We are looking for an individual who shares our values and our vision. A caring heart and Can do attitude who has a creative flair, embraces challenges and finds solutions. The Job Role - Activity Lead The post holder occupies a unique position in the caring environment of the Home with the freedom of planning and action to ensure interest, diligence, originality, perseverance and patience. The post holder must also possess skills of diplomacy to be able to persuade reluctant Residents to participate in the planned activities and equally important, to persuade other staff in the Home to participate as volunteer helpers for outings and other outdoor activities. Some of the main duties of the role include: To build good relationships with our Residents that help them adjust to life in a care home. Work with Residents, their friends and family members, to build individual lifestyle histories and, using these, create ongoing plans in our electronic Resident records, ensuring these are updated daily to evidence delivery Review the activity plan with involvement from the Resident and relatives and adjust where required Create a schedule of meaningful occupation for each Resident, personalised to their likes, dislikes, needs and abilities, helping them to try new experiences and continue to take part in the hobbies and activities that they enjoy Create and maintain a schedule of group activities tailored to residents to run alongside one-to-one sessions, enabling residents to take part in communal activities as well as individual hobbies as per their wishes Working with the most up to date/state of the art/care home IT technologies Rewards and Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme Refer a friend Scheme Cycle to work scheme Satisfaction of knowing you bring purpose to the lives of people living in our Home Free hot meal when working a long day Free onsite parking Career progression opportunities Full training and on-going support Opportunity to express ideas and be part of a dynamic team Job Requirements The ideal candidate for the role will: Have a warm and friendly approach which is respectful and professional Have a passion for caring for the elderly and their families Have the ability to deliver the highest standards of social and cultural activities to our Residents Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills Have excellent communication and listening skills Future Care Group
