Care Home Activities Coordinator - Woodbridge, United Kingdom - Kingsley Healthcare

Kingsley Healthcare

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Woodbridge, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About the company
Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group ) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer.

Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023.

A true testament to Kingsley's caring ethos.

About the role:

As a Activities Coordinator, you will ensure all our residents enjoy a stimulating, fulfilling and happy lifestyle.

You will use your experience in the arts, theatre, music, hospitality and event hosting to create and implement a wide variety of daily activities and programmes for our residents to enjoy that also encourage wellbeing, socialisation and harmony throughout our care home.

If you have previous experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator, Activities Coordinator or a similar role in a care, community, leisure, hospitality or event management environment, come and join our family in our care home.

Reports to:

Home Manager/ Regional Hospitality & Lifestyle Manager

This role could be for you if you have;

Strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to think outside the box.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with residents, staff, and families.
Knowledge of and experience in theatre, art, music, hospitality, and event hosting.
Ability to lead group activities and manage volunteers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A high level of empathy and an understanding of the needs of elderly and disabled residents.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and schedules.

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Qualifications required for the role

A formal qualification in a relevant field, e.g. leisure, lifestyle, hospitality or event management, is an advantage.

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What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business.

We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents.

You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.

Allonsfield House Nursing Home, Woodbridge, Suffolk

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Pay:

£14 per hour (depending on experience)

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Type:

Permanent

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Shift:

Days

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£500 Welcome bonus

Benefits:

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Comprehensive induction and training programme
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Opportunities for
career development and progression

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Employee Assistance Programme:

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Blue Light Card Scheme. We'll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
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Paid breaks - we think it's essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we
pay for you to have a break during working hours.
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£500 Welcome bonus

Location:

Allonsfield House offers top-class nursing, residential and dementia care in the peaceful and picturesque setting of the Suffolk countryside. The home is within easy reach of neighbouring towns such as Ipswich, Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and Framlingham.

Campsea Ashe, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0PX

Your right to work in the UK:

In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.