Activities Coordinator

Care England; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care home is seeking a full-time Activities Co-ordinator in Preston to lead and manage engaging events for residents. This role involves planning a variety of group and individual activities, ensuring safety and enjoyment during events, and supporting residents' social needs through personal interaction. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be committed to upholding the high standards of care within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience is required for this position.
• Ability to run group events ensuring safety and enjoyment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute varied events for residents.
• Manage budgets and keep financial records.
• Ensure resident safety and comfort during events.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced full-time Activities Co-ordinator to join our specialist care home Berkeley Village in Bamber Bridge, Preston.

Do you want to make a real and positive difference? Are you kind, warm, reliable, committed and have a passion to help others? This could be the job for you. Our home has a great reputation within the local community, and we are looking for the right person to maintain the high standards we set.

Responsibilities

• Plan a programme of varied group and/or individual events following discussions with residents, staff & relatives; gain approval where required. Publicise & communicate the programme to ensure all residents have access.
• Run all events on the programme with regard to resident safety, comfort & enjoyment; group events may include craft classes, music, films, quizzes, bingo, reminiscence, entertainment, etc.
• Accompany residents on outings, ensuring adequate provision of care staff and that all safety standards are met, particularly with regards to mobility.
• Keep records of all finances associated with the programme; ensure they are in keeping with the agreed budget. Manage supply of all equipment.
• Attend to individual residents’ social needs, including 1:1 private conversations, letter writing, reading and assisting with the pursuance of individual hobbies or interests.
• Any other reasonable task requested by a supervisor or manager which is within your competence.
• Deliver quality wellbeing support plans that ensure everyone is treated with dignity and that individuals’ rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.

Requirements

• Experience is required for this position.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• We do not have a licence to recruit people from outside the United Kingdom. Please do not apply if you live outside the UK and do not have permission to work in the UK.