Activities Coordinator

Employment and Location

Part time, 15 hours per week-weekends (Saturday & Sunday). Location: Malden House, Sidmouth, Devon (EX10 9LR).

Role Overview

As an Activities Coordinator you will provide stimulating and meaningful activities for our residents. You will tailor these activities, taking into account individual skills, hobbies and interests, aiming to improve the quality of life while promoting privacy, dignity and independence at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Your role is to create a happy and caring atmosphere, putting residents' needs first, providing a wide range of physical, social, emotional and psychological activities tailored to the individual. This varied role may include accompanying residents to the local country fair, leading a chair exercise class, reminiscing with a resident about their childhood holidays, or doing arts and crafts.

Skills & Experience

No previous experience is required as we provide full training. This role is suited to someone who enjoys leading and organising activities, is organised, sociable, active, loves bringing people together and demonstrates a flexible, hard working and caring attitude, with a desire to work as part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

This position offers fair and competitive pay and a range of financial and non financial benefits, including opportunities for paid training and development throughout your career.

Legal Requirements

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.