Activities Coordinator (Weekend's)

Aurem Care; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Activities Coordinator to organize events and engage residents in enjoyable activities. The role is part-time, requiring 14 hours per week primarily on weekends, offering £12.25 per hour, plus benefits including annual leave and free training. Ideal candidates will have creativity and compassion for supporting older individuals, working both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays

Free DBS

Free or discounted meals

Company pension

Wagestream – Same-day pay

Employee assist programme

Free in house training

Yearly salary review

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in organizing activities with older people.
• Ability to engage with and support residents' interests.

Responsibilities

• Organizing leisure pursuits and social events for residents.
• Producing a weekly social events programme.
• Consulting with residents to assess their recreational needs.

Skills

Creativity

Compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Do you possess qualities such as compassion, approachability, and unwavering trustworthiness?

Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of organising activities with older people?

Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

What does the job role involve?

We recognise that our residents are unique and respect that everyone needs their own space and time. We encourage and support everyone to participate in varied activities and events that are organised in all our homes.

Whether it’s just chatting in the living areas or gardens with friends and family, enjoying live entertainment or actively baking, getting creative with arts and crafts, each activity programme is centred around the individuals interests and hobbies.

The role includes:

• Organising stimulating programmes of leisure pursuits and social events for both groups of residents and on an individual basis
• Produce a weekly social events programme
• To ensure that the social care plan for each resident is in place
• To consult with and assess each resident in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their likes, dislikes, abilities and needs.
• Any other ad hoc duties to meet the service delivery for our residents.

What makes a successful candidate?

• Must be creative with previous experience
• Great values and compassion for supporting people
• You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do
• Great communication skills
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
• Engage well with people we support in their continuing interests and supporting positive experiences

What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment?

• Part time contract
• 14 hours per week on weekends and some cover during the week when required
• Pay: £12.25 per hour
• 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
• Free DBS (T & C’s apply)
• Free or discounted meals
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Wagestream – Same-day pay
• Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
• Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review
• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C’s apply)
• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Aurem Care homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!