Activities Co-ordinator

About the role

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) role, with working times of 08 00 or 09 00. Candidates must be available 7 days a week, including some weekends, but not every day.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities that delight residents.
• Assist the Home Manager with organising essential fundraising events.
• Encourage and support residents to socialise more effectively, develop new activity ideas based on their hobbies, and involve the care team.
• Recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and respond appropriately, including escalation if necessary, in line with safeguarding training and procedures.

Qualifications

• Background working with vulnerable individuals, ideally with experience developing activity programmes.
• Strong planning, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage time effectively.
• Positive, natural ability to get along with people and communicate with kindness and consideration.

Safety & EEO

We champion inclusivity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Only applicants who already have full right to work in the UK will be considered; sponsorship is not offered.

Benefits

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• Nutritious meal during every shift of eight hours or more.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as required.
• Award winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - 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 partners.
• Wellbeing - free access to an independent, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 365 support for a range of physical, mental and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards.
• An attractive refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role.