Activity Coordinator - Morpeth, United Kingdom - Parkside Care Limited

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Job Title:
Activities Coordinator


Responsible to:
Home Manager


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


We are looking for someone who is full of ideas, passionate about enhancing the lives fo older people in care and has the drive to lead activity provision within the home.

You will have strong communication skills to deal 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 is an advantage


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£10.90 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Morpeth: 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:
In person

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