Activity Coordinator - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Parkside Care Limited

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Job Title:
Activities Coordinator


Responsible to:
Home Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Care Assistants.


PURPOSE OF POSITION

  • Focus on the wellbeing of our residents by providing a rich, personcentred and diverse activity programme that benefits all of our residents.
  • Develop and lead an activity program that takes account of the needs, interests and preferences of all residents living in the home.
  • To provide a variety of activities and formats for residents to enjoy including one to one sessions, groups, outings and whole home activities.
  • Ensure that the activity program is documented along with daily records of activities provided, resident participation, resident feedback.
  • Support other care staff to participate in activity provision and help them to develop their confidence to maintain and continue activities when you are not present.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Genuine interest in activity provision with the elderly within a care home setting
  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, work colleagues and other stakeholders
  • Satisfactory DBS Check and two references
  • Experience of developing and leading activities within a care home to people with a range of physical and mental health needs

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£10.90 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Gateshead, NE9 5AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- activity co-ordinator: 1 year (preferred)
- care home: 1 year (preferred)


Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location

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