Bay View House: Activities Co-ordinator Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive care home provider in Whitley Bay is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to enhance the quality of life for residents through engaging activities. Responsibilities include planning and delivering social and recreational activities, supporting individual needs, and collaborating with the care team. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in care, effective communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset. Full training is provided alongside competitive remuneration in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount card for leisure sites

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player who can contribute to the care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in all aspects of their daily activity programme.
• Observe care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records.
• Promote safe working practices within the care home.

Skills

Genuine interest in caring

Effective communication

Team player

Job description

Activities Co-ordinator

Prestwick Care, an expanding group of successful care homes in the North East, is now recruiting for an Activities Co-ordinator at Bay View House. The successful activities co-ordinator will plan, organise, and co-ordinate activities for active daily living for each resident or group within our care setting. The role will also involve assisting and supporting carers in developing activity plans and organising external outings.

Job Title:Activities Co-ordinator
Contract Type:Full Time – 40 hours per week
Location:Bay View House, 26 Promenade, Whitley Bay NE26 2RL
Salary:Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to join our team at Bay View House. In this role, you will plan and deliver engaging social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for our residents. You will help enhance their quality of life, promote social interaction, and support their physical and mental wellbeing. The ideal candidate is creative, patient, and able to tailor activities to meet individual needs and preferences.

What We Offer

• Full training package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents in all aspects of their daily activity programme.
• Assist in the promotion of strategies to improve stimulation.
• Observe care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records.
• Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care home.
• Escort residents travelling to and from the care centre to activities.
• Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels of activity/outings.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any significant incident.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the care home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practice within the care home.
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the care home.
• Organise entertainers as required in line with the needs of the residents.
• Formulate individual social/life plans for each resident with support of the care team, relatives, and residents.
• Support the home in fundraising for residents’ social activities beyond what is allocated by the company.
• Produce appropriate marketing material with support of the Home Manager.

Required Skills & Experience

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS check