Activities Coordinator

The role of an Activities Coordinator at Bosworth Care Home in Weymouth involves planning and executing a range of engaging activities and events for the residents. This is a part-time position working 12 hours per week on weekends, offering a competitive hourly rate of £12.85. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and close-knit team, with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator at Bosworth Care Home, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a diverse activities program to enhance the well-being and quality of life for the residents.

• Providing companionship, organizing events, coordinating external entertainers and outings.
• Supporting residents' mobility and independence through various activities.
• Working closely with residents to understand their preferences and ensure the activities cater to their needs and interests.

About us

Bosworth Care Home, part of Agincare Homes Holdings, is a well-established care home in Weymouth that has been serving the local community since 1988. Under new management and with significant investment, the home now offers a warm, supportive, and homely environment for its residents, with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering high-quality care.

Job responsibilities

• Companionship - providing support, companionship, communication and engagement with residents.
• Creating activities - designing an engaging activities plan both internally and with external resources.
• Event planning - involved with planning events such as summer BBQs or Christmas parties for our residents.
• Resident interaction - speaking with residents to see which activities they want and bringing them to fruition.
• External communications - speaking with external entertainers or businesses to organise visits from entertainers or arranging visits to businesses for the residents.
• Mobility - supporting the client to live as independently as possible with activities such as Zumba or ballroom or balloon tennis.
• Social activities - trips out, social engagements and activities within the home for all abilities.
• Team support - helping new or existing colleagues through shadowing and teamwork, and supporting the smooth running of the home when required.

What we offer

• Close-knit, friendly team with many long-standing staff members.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities with funded qualifications up to QCF level 5.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (up to £1,000).
• £12.85 per hour.
• On-demand pay, access your earnings when you need them.
• Welcoming, supportive working environment.

Position details

Activities Coordinator - 12 hours per week - Weekends only - Bosworth Care Home, Southdown Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 6HR.

Working hours: 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday each week.

Pay: £12.85 per hour.

What we're looking for

• A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK; we are unable to accept skilled or student visas.
• Caring, positive, and reliable individuals.
• Previous care experience is not essential, as fully funded training is provided.

Person Specification

• No prior care experience is required, as full training will be provided.
• The successful candidate should be caring, positive, and reliable.
• A minimum of 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.