Activity Coordinator Part Time - Bedford, United Kingdom - The ExtraCare Charitable Trust

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust

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Bedford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, MK42 6EA

Benefits:

Permanent

Part time

Posted:
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Closing:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

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The Extracare Charitable Trust are recruiting for a part time Activities & Events Coordinator on a permanent contract to join our team, based at our Wixams Retirement Village,

This is an opportunity for an experienced Activities & Events Coordinator to plan events and activities whilst supporting the village's commitment in delivering ExtraCare's mission of "better lives for older people".

Extracare _does not_ participate in the current "_UK Visa Sponsorship_" scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship_.

Benefits:

33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
Buy And Sell Holiday
Free Life Insurance
Cycle2work Scheme
Attendance Reward
Free Use of Onsite Gym,
Up to 9% employer pension contribution
Blue Light Card discounts
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance

Are you experienced on leading on Resident led activities and arranging guests and events within a budget? An Activity Coordinator who is enthusiastic, compassionate, patient, and personable and would like to develop your career with us? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Role: Events/ Activity Coordinator
Hours: 20 hours per week ( flexiblity required days to be discussed)
Salary: £13.19 per hour

As a Activity Coordinator you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

To co-ordinate an overall activity programme for residents and friends of the Village, that meet their needs and aspirations. Making activities as accessible and inclusive to all.
To carry out risk assessments as part of the planning of the activities programme.
To encourage and support residents to lead their own interest groups / activity sessions.
To work with all interest groups to organise expenditure of individual budgets.
Work with the catering team to organise themed evenings, ensuring events are promoted appropriately and encouraging maximum attendance/ticket sales.

Person Specification

Experience in Activities/Events
Ability to carry out risk assessments as part of the planning of the activities programme
Income generation and budget management
IT literate (Microsoft Office)
Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
Passionate about delivering a quality care service
Flexible with hours.
ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community._

Don't miss out Click 'apply' now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Activity Coordinator
Closing Date: 17th April 2024 (or before)