Activities Coordinator

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Activities Coordinator at Tenchley Manor in Chichester, tasked with designing engaging activities and supporting resident wellbeing. Candidates must have strong communication skills, social media experience, and a friendly personality. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.30 and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and paid holiday. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, apply now!

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Responsibilities

• Design newsletters for residents and families regarding events.
• Implement a monthly calendar with engaging activities.
• Collaborate with the care team to enhance residents' wellbeing.
• Promote events on social media to encourage community involvement.

Skills

Great communication skills

Experience using social media platforms

Strong planning and organisational abilities

Friendly personality

Job description

Overview

Activities Coordinator

Tenchley Manor

£13.30 per hour

20 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our Activities team in our lovely nursing home, Tenchley Manor.

In the heart of Selsey, just south of Chichester, Tenchley Manor stands as a warm and welcoming home offering nursing, respite, and end-of-life care. Picture well-maintained gardens, a wheelchair-friendly promenade, and the soothing sound of waves at your doorstep.

Responsibilities

What would a typical day look like?

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:

1. Designing and distributing newsletters to our residents and their family members, updating them on the events and activities being held at the home.
2. Implementing a monthly calendar filled with a variety of different engaging activities which may include arts and crafts, outside entertainment, themed days/nights, excursions and the usual interactive games.
3. Collaborating with the care team to support with our residents social enhancement and maintain their sense of wellbeing.
4. Promoting our home and events across social media channels, encouraging interaction and involvement with the local community.

The role really enables you to bring out your creativity, adapting activity programmes that respect individuals and further enhance the wonderful atmosphere we have within our home. Great communication skills and experience using social media platforms, coupled with great planning and organisational skills are a key requirement for this role, along with a fun and friendly personality.

Requirements

• Great communication skills and experience using social media platforms, coupled with strong planning and organisational abilities, and a friendly personality.

Training & Support

Whether you are an experienced Activities Coordinator or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

Benefits

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.