Activities Co-ordinator

About the role

Please note: This vacancy is part time 27.45hrs per week.

As an Activities Co-ordinator at HC-One, kindness is at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing the kinds of activities that will delight our Residents.

Helping the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events.

Giving our Residents confidence to socialise more effectively, creating new activity ideas based on Residents' hobbies, and getting the rest of the care home team involved - all with a sense of kindness above all else.

Ensuring activities are delivered safely and that any concerns are reported appropriately.

Qualifications

Background working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes.

Great planning, organisational and IT skills with the ability to manage time effectively.

Natural ability to get along with people and a positive, considerate attitude when communicating with Residents or co-workers.

Safeguarding

Recognise the signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training in associated areas. Appropriate advice can be sought and concerns can be reported, including escalation if action is not taken.

EEO Statement

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

Right to Work

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

Rewards & Benefits

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• During a shift of eight hours or more, a nutritious meal is available.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it.
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards.
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role.