Activities Coordinator

Plusdebleu; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home in London is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of older residents, including those with dementia. The role involves organising events, planning engaging activities, and motivating residents. Ideal candidates are compassionate, have experience in elder care, and possess strong communication skills. Pay starts at £12.25 per hour with opportunities for professional development. Enjoy benefits like paid holidays and a signing bonus.

Benefits

Paid holiday (28 days)

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Assistance with transport and accommodation costs

Workplace pension contributions

Free uniform

Paid training

Signing-on bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with dementia care is beneficial.
• Be able to encourage participation in activities.
• Ability to make responsible choices in residents' best interests.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver activities for residents.
• Motivate and inspire residents to engage.
• Support resident meetings and feedback mechanisms.

Skills

Experience working with older people

Caring and compassionate attitude

Outgoing personality

Ability to lead and motivate volunteers

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care

Job description

Activities Coordinator

Immediate start in Whetstone - N20.

Wentry Care is recruiting an Activities Coordinator to our care home in Whetstone. We care for older persons, and older persons living with dementia.

The position will be from 10:00 to 15:00 or 16:00 Monday to Friday (approx 25 to 30 hours) and so may suit a person looking to fit employment around family life.

About the role

• Assist in organising and participating in key events held throughout the year; the summer fete, seasonal celebrations, parties, charity events and so on.
• Plan and deliver a varied activities programme, inside and outside the care home, from organised hobbies to group events, all of which will promote independence, choice and dignity for our residents.
• Motivate and inspire our residents, getting to know them as individuals, their interests, their life stories, and their families.
• Support resident and relative home meetings and participation forums.
• Develop a resident newsletter at least every three months.
• Creatively gain feedback from residents, their families and the staff team to ensure that the activities offered are relevant and meet the residents' needs and choices.

What We Can Offer You

• Pay rates start at £12.25 per hour, and increase depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Paid holiday to 28 days.
• Staff recognition scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Assistance with London transport costs.
• Assistance with London accommodation costs.
• Workplace pension contributions through NEST.
• Free uniform.
• Paid mandatory training, and the opportunity for ongoing specialist training to ensure you can professionally develop yourself, and best meet the care needs of this service user group.
• £250.00 signing-on bonus / £250.00 annual retention bonus / unlimited £250.00 refer a friend scheme.
• Career advancement opportunities to ensure you can enjoy a fulfilling career in this sector.
• Long service awards.

What We Need You To Have

• Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care - beneficial but not essential.
• Have experience working with older people and those living with dementia.
• Have a caring and compassionate attitude.
• Have an outgoing personality with a sensitive sense of humour.
• Have the ability to lead and actively motivate volunteers.
• Be able to encourage residents to take part in appropriate activities.
• Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Be able to organise and prioritise workload.
• Be able to make responsible choices and decisions, while acting in the residents best interests.

What You Need To Do

Please forward your CV with full contact details including postal and email address. On receipt your CV will be reviewed and you will be invited for an interview with our manager. If you would like a meaningful career making a positive impact to the lives of those who require care and support, then please apply now!