Activities Lead

Activities Coordinator

Hours: Full-time and part-time contracts available

Location: The Westbury Care Home, Falcondale Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3JH

We are looking for an Activities Lead to join our Care Home team

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for delivering a programme of thoughtfully designed activities and events that promote social interaction and independence for our residents.

Through careful assessment of each resident's individual needs and abilities the Activities Coordinator will design and lead group and one-to-one activities which enhance quality of life for each resident.

Responsibilities

• Taking the lead on activities and coordinating with the team
• Managing Activity Team members
• Thoughtfully devise/arrange appropriate activities and entertainment/speakers within set budget.
• Co-ordinate birthday and special celebrations for all residents.
• Assess and meet individual residents' needs through leading group activities within and outside the home.
• Being inclusive, forward thinking, creative and delivering activities and occupations that meet and caters for residents' preferences.
• Liaise with staff/managers on matters regarding resident care and social needs.
• Transport residents to external activities, driving the company minibus.
• Plan and provide exercise/movement to music sessions in the home.
• Produce a monthly resident newsletter, using MS Word and Outlook.
• Review and keep up to date the relevant resident records, assessing resident enjoyment and preferences and the effectiveness of activity.
• Maintain and update communications within the home which promote and celebrate social activity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform
• Free on-site parking