Activities Coordinator - Derby, United Kingdom - Kingsway View Care Home

Kingsway View Care Home

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Derby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you looking to start your career in care, or to gain experience delivering activities? Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding role where you can utilize your imagination, ideas and creativity?

Why not join our team at Kingsway View as an Activities Coordinator

Our newly opened care home in Derby, Kingsway View is seeking an
Activities Coordinator to join us on this exciting new journey.

Providing residential, respite, dementia and nursing care, with 80 state-of-the-art rooms for residents to reside in, spacious dining and lounge areas, an on-site café, floor-to-ceiling windows, and so much more, we are excited to be bringing this opportunity to Derby

What you will receive as an Activities Coordinator;
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£11.00 per hour:

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Full-time, permanent contract
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37.5 hours per week, working 4 on 2 off during commissioning

Derbybased with fantastic transport links
DE22 3ZB:
Space to bring your ideas, creativity and imagination to life

What you will be doing as an Activities Coordinator;

Through discussion with the residents and their relatives, identify residents' interests, preferences, abilities and activity needs
Involve residents in the planning of the activities, advertise the arranged programme, ensuring that relatives and staff can participate and contribute
In conjunction with the catering care team, organise themed events based on traditions, local holidays etc.
Assist in delivering creative and engaging activities, both in groups and onetoone, to suit the hobbies, likes and needs of the residents
Support and encourage residents to engage in activities and social events both in and outside of the home
Contribute to creating an innovative programme so that residents can achieve extraordinary things, within their capabilities
Support the Lifestyle Coordinator and Care Manager with regular risk assessments to ensure the health and safety of the residents

What benefits you will receive as an Activities Coordinator;

Health Care Cash Plan includes Employee Assistance Programme, everyday dental treatment, fast and easy online access to a GP, discounted gym membership, helpline service, telephone counselling, NHS and private prescription charges, and so much more
Company Christmas Bonus
Employee of the month scheme
Double pay on bank holidays
Refer a friend scheme
Higher than average pay rates
Full induction & training
Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you will need to be successful as an Activities Coordinator;

Experience of working within a caring environment
Experience in planning, preparing and delivering activities to groups and individuals
Fantastic written and verbal communication skills, with the natural ability to engage and include people from a diverse range of backgrounds
A flexible but organised approach to managing own workload.

If you'd like to use your creativity and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

If you would like to find out more information about this Activities Coordinator role, please call the home on

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£11.66 per hour

Schedule: