Activities Co-ordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Stow-on-the-Wold; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Stow-on-the-Wold is seeking an Activities Coordinator to engage residents through a tailored activities program. The role involves creating memorable experiences for residents and facilitating community interactions. Ideal candidates will have experience with event planning and a passion for working with the elderly. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits, including 28 days holiday, workplace pension, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts through Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards'

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and delivering events and activities.
• Comfortable engaging with elderly people in a residential setting.
• Confident in engaging with the local community.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a program of activities for residents.
• Encourage participation from residents, staff, and family.
• Enhance activities with community involvement.

Skills

Event planning

Engagement with elderly

Community interaction

Job description

Activities Co‑ordinator

Location: Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire

Pay rate: £13.62 per hour, plus weekend and NVQ enhancements

Contracted hours: 14 Hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs.

Many of our residents are living with various age‑related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Edwardstow Court is a 48 bed Care Home situated in the heart of the Cotswold market town Stow-on-the-Wold. The home offers compassionate, individualised residential, dementia, respite, and day care in a comfortable, homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis.

You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.