Activities Assistant

Location: St Peters Care Home, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RJ

We are looking for an Activities Assistant to join our Care Home team. The Activities Coordinator is responsible for delivering a programme of thoughtfully designed activities and events that promote social interaction and independence for our residents.

Through careful assessment of each resident's individual needs and abilities the Activities Coordinator will design and lead group and one-to-one activities which enhance quality of life for each resident.

• Thoughtfully devise/arrange appropriate activities and entertainment/speakers within set budget.
• Co-ordinate birthday and special celebrations for all residents.
• Assess and meet individual residents' needs through leading group activities within and outside the home.
• Being inclusive, forward thinking, creative and delivering activities and occupations that meet and caters for residents' preferences.
• Liaise with staff/managers on matters regarding resident care and social needs.
• Transport residents to external activities, driving the company minibus.
• Plan and provide exercise/movement to music sessions in the home.
• Produce a monthly resident newsletter, using MS Word and Outlook.
• Review and keep up to date the relevant resident records, assessing resident enjoyment and preferences and the effectiveness of activity.
• Maintain and update communications within the home which promote and celebrate social activity.

• Ongoing training and development
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform
• Free on-site parking