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    Activities Coordinator - Lowestoft, United Kingdom - Wellbeing Care

    Wellbeing Care
    Wellbeing Care Lowestoft, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Who We Are

    The Dell Care Home near Lowestoft opened in 1996 and has seen various improvements to make it into the 40-bedroom home you see today. Meadow View near Wellingborough started out as a private Victorian house but was repurposed as a nursing home, established in 1986 and has been heavily extended in three areas into a 53-bedroom home. All our homes are in idyllic locations, set in the heart of wonderful communities with amenities close by.

    Our Mission

    To enable our residents to enjoy an independent, dignified lifestyle in a warm, comfortable and homely atmosphere.

    Our Aim

    To provide the highest possible standard of care for each resident at all times. A standard of residential nursing care that is second to none in Northamptonshire. We want to create a relaxed, happy atmosphere, welcoming to all who enter our homes. We provide dignified and respectful care to all with full support from everyone.

    Job Overview

    • To develop and plan programmes, outings and events, staffing the events and overseeing the implementation of activities. Ensure the programme reflects the wishes and preferences of the current population of the organisation
    • To support and enable service users to access social networks and maintain personal interests in accordance with best practices, agreed standards and legislations, and within the financial budget
    • To maintain skills at a current level and to undertake such training and development as required, from time to time, to maintain and progress knowledge

    Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

    Role-Specific Duties

    The Activities Coordinator's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

    • Organise and plan activity programmes reflecting service users' preferences
    • Produce newsletters to inform service users and their relatives/friends about what is going on
    • Support service users to access the internet and other communication methods such as letter writing, Skype and FaceTime
    • Plan events within the allocated budget
    • Ensure service users are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing
    • Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

    Working with Others:

    Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list:

    • Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service
    • Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service

    Leading by Example

    • Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
    • Work within the relevant code of practice

    Personal Responsibilities

    • Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management

    Essential Requirements for our Activities Coordinator

    Specific Requirements for Qualifications

    • Good English - written and verbal
    • Vocational qualification or willingness to obtain a qualification
    • Certification as an Activities Professional by a recognised accrediting organisation, e.g. NAPA
    • Valid driver's licence

    Specific Requirement for SkillsSkills and Abilities

    • Proficient Computer Skills - To research activities and events, to support people to use the internet and produce colourful posters and newsletters
    • Leadership Skills - Activities Coordinators need to encourage people to attend or join an activity, motivate them and keep them engaged throughout the event
    • Communication Skills - Activities Coordinators need to be able to speak with a variety of different groups, listen to their needs and work with big groups
    • Problem-solving Skills - Activities Coordinators need to be able to fix situations quickly or adjust activities for all involved
    • Knowledge of event planning practices and techniques

    Disposition/Personal Attributes

    • Speaking Skills - Activities Coordinators need to be able to speak clearly and passionately to people, answer questions and keep people motivated

    Specific Requirement for Previous Experience

    • Previous experience working in a similar environment
    • Previous experience working in a similar role
    • Experience with working with people, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
    • Experience in event planning practices and techniques

    Please see attached document for the full job description.

    We look forward to hearing from you

    *Start dates are subject to change

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