Activities Co-ordinator - Southport, United Kingdom - Priory Adult Care

Priory Adult Care

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Southport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Cleveland House is a 32 bed hospital for people who may have had a variety of physical disabilities as well as either acquired brain injuries, intellectual / learning disabilities, or mental illnesses associated with conditions such as epilepsy or sensory impairment.

Clinical care is provided to men and women over the age of 18 in a homely environment by a close knit team of dedicated staff.

Therapy is focused on working with residents to improve their quality of life within a caring, safe and supporting atmosphere and in a way that is sensitive to each individual's needs.

The Role:

As activities co-ordinator you will look to create, plan and organise an interesting and varied program of daily activities, entertainment and events, promoting the wellbeing of the residents

Duties may include:

Liaise with external companies to organise entertainment
Listening to the residents though conversation and questionnaires to aid producing a popular program of events/activities/entertainment
Develop a rapport with local community churches, schools, gyms ect
Work alongside care staff, coordinating hairdressing/chiropody visits etc.
Organise raffles & fund raising events for the residents/home.

About you:

We are looking for a cheerful, outgoing, passionate individual with a creative flair.

The ideal person will be organised and have some experience working with in the care sector, therefore being able to understand the needs of residents aiding activity choices.

No experience as activates co-ordinator is required but a positive, enthusiastic attitude is a must.

What we'd like to give you: