Activities Coordinator – Gainsborough

Monarchhealthcare; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gainsborough is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create and implement engaging activities for residents. The role involves fostering social inclusion and purposeful days, while maintaining records of activities. Ideal candidates should have experience in a care setting, strong communication, and organizational skills. This position offers a supportive team environment, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual Monarch Healthcare Awards and Dinner

5.6 weeks of Annual Leave

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Induction support and ongoing training

Access to on-site parking

Contributory Pension

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a care setting.
• Ability to plan and implement varied activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement monthly activity programs for residents.
• Foster a social atmosphere and purposeful engagements.
• Maintain records of daily activities and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Experience in a care setting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Monarch Healthcare is recruiting for an Activities Coordinator join our team at Ferndene Care Home in Gainsborough, DN21.

At Ferndene Care Home, we offer care and nursing support to older adults and individuals living with dementia. Our purpose-built home provides bright, spacious accommodation designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Activities Coordinator – Gainsborough: Position Details:

• Rate of Pay: in line with national minimum wage
• Hours: 30 hours per week. Shift times between the hours of 09:00-18:00
• Schedule: We work on a rota basis which includes alternate weekends and some bank holidays
• Location: Park Springs Road, Gainsborough, DN21. (Please consider travel times, including on weekends, before applying)
• Annual Monarch Healthcare Awards and Dinner
• 5.6 weeks of Annual Leave
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Induction support and ongoing training
• Access to on-site parking
• Supportive team environment
• Contributory Pension

Responsibilities:

• Create, plan and implement monthly activity programmes that consider the individual needs and choice of all people who live within the nursing home
• Create an atmosphere of social inclusion and purposeful days
• Work to a budget and create methods of fundraising
• Maintain up to date records of daily activities using appropriate documentation

Qualifications and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a care setting and/or developing and organising a range of events and activities, that promote purposeful days. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative and plan and produce a variety of documents and supporting material to enhance the home’s activities programme.

We are looking to speak with friendly, encouraging, and caring individuals that are looking to make a difference to the lives of others through this varied and rewarding role.

Application Process:

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.

All positions are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. We appreciate and thank you for taking the time to apply.