Activities Co-ordinator

Posted 3 hours 24 minutes ago by HC-One Ltd.

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Essex, Wickford, United Kingdom, SS117
Job Description

About the role

Please note: This role is full time 40hrs per week.

As an Activities Co ordinator at HC-One, you will plan and implement activities that delight residents, support fundraising events, encourage social interaction, and involve the care home team-all with a focus on kindness.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and deliver engaging activities and programmes for residents, tailored to their interests.
  • Assist the Home Manager in organising fundraising events.
  • Support residents in developing confidence to socialize and interact with each other.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to embed activities into the care routine.
  • Attend safeguarding training and provide appropriate advice, report concerns and escalation if needed.
Qualifications
  • Background working with vulnerable or older individuals and ideally experience developing activity programmes.
  • Positive energy with a natural ability to relate to residents and colleagues.
  • Strong planning, organisational and IT skills; ability to manage time effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills and a considerate, kind approach to all interactions.
  • Awareness of safeguarding signs and procedures; able to recognise and report abuse, harm or neglect.
Rewards & Benefits
  • Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
  • Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
  • Free uniform.
  • Nutritious meal available during shifts of eight hours or more.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Group life assurance cover.
  • Wagestream - flexible access to pay.
  • Award-winning learning and development; support to achieve qualifications.
  • GPOnline - 24/7 GP consultation via app (available to you and children under 16).
  • Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts.
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family (24/7).
  • Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards.
  • Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral.

Please note: We only consider applicants who have the full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time limited visa.