Activities Coordinator - Wirral, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Care

Sanctuary Care

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Wirral, United Kingdom

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Location:
Wirral, North West, GB, CH61 8RA- Department: Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified Care Staff)- Operation: Sanctuary Care- Closing Date: 19/05/2023- Salary:

Requisition: 210183At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect.
It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature.

We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members.

Activities Coordinator

Ridgewood Court Residential Care Home Ridgewood Drive, Pensby, Wirral CH61 8RA

£10.84 per hour

12 hours per week

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff.

Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team.

There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Ridgewood Court Residential Care Home for all regardless of role.

Where you'll work

One of our residents used to breed budgies before she moved into residential care, so we have created our very own aviary here so that she could continue her passion.

We already have our own flock of Ridgewood Court budgies and have more on the way Our residents also loved their weekly visits from Brambles the dog, who joins us from ŽTherapy Dogs Nationwide in nearby Birkenhead.

Ridgewood Court has a boutique shop Ž'Gifts for Me and You' (GFMY), selling handcrafted gifts that have been made by artists in the Pensby and wider Wirral area.

There is everything from candles and pictures, to jewellery and jams. Our care home receives 10 per cent of the profits of everything we sell, which pays for more treats for our residents

Are you our next Activities Coordinator? Here's more about the role:

First and foremost
we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives
let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day let's get creative and stuck in
This is an exciting opportunity to really get to know our residents and provide them with a variety of stimulating activities that not only promote physical but also mental and social wellbeing
The opportunities are endless in terms of what activities you could introduce and we would be interested to hear your ideas
It's very simple if we can be the best Activities Coordinator we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we're all doing a great job.

What skills do I need?

Team work A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
Experience is not essential, as we will support you with all the training and support you'll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share
Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach
You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Benefits and rewards
We know you work so hard and being the best Activities Coordinator you can be needs to be rewarded.

We are very proud to offer the following:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Life assurance
CQC performance bonus
Overtime enhancement
Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
Excellent training and development opportunities
Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to £750 available
Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via 'My Rewards'
Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 210183

Closing date: 19 May 2023

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We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.