Activities Coordinator - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Bon Accord Care

Bon Accord Care

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

17 hours ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Activities Co-ordinator

Service:
Bon Accord Care, Kingswells Care Home

Grade:
G9

2 Job Purpose

To develop stimulating and enjoyable social and leisure activities, co-ordinating the delivery of these activities in order to enhance the quality of life of residents

4 Outcomes

The post holder will be expected to:
Identify the individual needs and aspirations of service users in relation to the provision of stimulating social and recreational activities
Research opportunities and facilities for the provision of social and recreational activities in Aberdeen and local area
Organise activities within and outwith the home, under the guidance of the Unit Manager
Develop a range of activity programmes to meet the needs and interests of individual and groups of residents, and provide support for staff and residents until they become self sufficient
Assist with recruiting, supporting and training volunteers in the delivery of learning activities
Establish an information resource so that staff can easily access useful data
relating to the delivery of leisure activities
Complete and update risk assessments for activities

5 Knowledge

The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of:
Working within social care/health or community work.
Active ageing
The needs of people with dementia

6 Job specific skills and competencies

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:
The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision
The ability to effectively organise and engage with participants and volunteer helpers
The interpersonal skills necessary to build positive relationships with others
The ability to work collaboratively with people from different organisations

7 Organisational Behaviours

The post holder is expected to display the following behaviours:
Communication
Communicates information clearly and concisely
Responds to other peoples communication in a timely manner
Asks appropriate questions to check understanding
Customer focus
Understands and responds appropriately to customers' needs
Professionalism
Meets and maintains standards consistently
Respect
Is courteous, polite and considerate to all
Respects council equipment, premises and property

Complies with council policies, procedures and guidelines

8 Requirements of the Job

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
A current clean driving licence
PVG Membership for Regulated Work with Vulnerable Groups or the willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made

9 Development
The post holder must have undertaken or be committed to undertaking the

following within a specified period:
Familiarisation with Bon Accord Care policies and procedures

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
£25,532.00-£28,187.00 per year

Benefits: