Well-being and Activities Co-ordinator - Mansfield, United Kingdom - Newgate Lodge Care Home

Newgate Lodge Care Home

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Mansfield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Responsibilities:

Develop, plan, and implement a comprehensive and varied activities programme to push the boundaries of the typical activity programme.
Create and maintain a schedule of visiting entertainers, such as musicians, dancers, and performers, to provide our residents with regular entertainment.
Spend individual time with residents, care staff and relatives to create personalised activities that engage our residents and reflect their interest and hobbies.
Build relationships with residents and families to gather life story information and to use this detail to produce person centred care plans and activities.
Identify each residents needs whilst promoting independence and choice.
To assist in developing community links with local groups and organisations, to create meaningful connections and opportunities for our residents.
Organise and coordinate day trips and outings that are safe, enjoyable, and engaging for our residents.
Working with care colleagues and the management team to plan and organise fundraising events and activities for the benefit of our residents and local community.
Manage and maintain our social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram, by posting updates, photos, and videos of our events and activities.
Keep up to date with the latest trends, innovations, and technologies in activities and events programming for residents.
Create and design posters, flyers, and other promotional materials to advertise our events and activities.
To assist in producing a newsletter that will inform, and entertain our elderly residents, relatives, and staff.
To be in line with and follow CQC policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Relevant experience in activity coordination, event planning, and community engagement in a care home or healthcare setting is preferable but not essential.
Confident in delivering group and 1 to 1 activities.
Creativity, innovation, and ability to think outside of the box.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
A team player who engages well with others.
Flexible and adaptable to change, sense of humour and positive outlook.
A genuine interest in promoting independence and lifestyle opportunities for the elderly.
Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference.
IT proficient and familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.
Valid driver's license preferable, but not essential.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary of £10 £11 / hour and a supportive and welcoming work environment. If you're passionate about creating engaging and enjoyable activities for the elderly, we would love to hear from you.
Free uniform
Free onsite parking
Career development opportunities
Access to excellent training
NEST workplace pension contributions

Salary:
£11.00 per hour

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