Activities Co-ordinator - Wigan, United Kingdom - Minster Care Group
Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a
Activity Coordinator to join one of our well established care homes located in the heart of Standish, Wigan.
Greenacres care home has a 'GOOD' rating by CQC
As an Activities Coordinator, you will organize a varied programme of social, cultural and recreational activities, tailored to meet individual needs, promoting independence, and making each day of residents' lives as fulfilling as possible
Our aim; is to achieve a standard of excellence and good practices.
Our objectives; that we will deliver a tailored service to each resident to enhance their overall quality of life.
This role is varied we are looking for an individual who;
- Caring and Kind
- Cheerful and Friendly
- Effective Communication
- Able to follow instruction and procedures
- Able to work in a team but use own initiative
- Sensitive and empathic nature
- Experience in recreational activities preferred but not essential
- Knowledge of creating an elder centred community that takes into account the uniqueness of the individual
Why join Minstercare Group here at Greenacres care home;
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Welcoming friendly team:
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25 hour position available:
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Shift times to be discussed during interview:
- Alternate weekends
Paid shadow shifts to help you settle in:
- Strong Induction to get you off to a flying start
- Access to ongoing development
- Access to wellbeing resources
- Excellent career development
- Regular feedback, sharing ideas, honesty, trust, respect and responsiveness.
- Career progression
- We will update your mandatory training (including practical) in house by one of our qualified team of trainers
FOR FREE:
- Regular protected supervision time
- On the job training and knowledge to progress your career within the care sector
- Paid unlimited refer a friend scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Refreshments provided
- Free Uniform & ID Badge
What you'll be doing;
- Offering meaningful activities to residents as a means of continuous growth in the quality of life, providing a sense of purpose for residents, according to their needs and as agreed in their individual care plans.
- Offer stimulation of body and mind, both planned and spontaneous, to encourage the residents to live the life they choose within the local community, using the social model of disability.
- Work with staff, families and volunteers within the home and local community in order to enhance the care and support of residents.
- Examples of activities that would be beneficial: Music and movement to encourage movement of feet and hands; games and quizzes; ball games, such as skittles; sewing groups; painting groups; reminiscence therapy including old newspapers and discussing life experiences; gardening and external activities in the surrounding community.
Submit you're CV and we will be in touch
Location:
Green Lane, Wigan, England WN6
Job Types:
Contract, Part-time
Salary:
£12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location:
In person
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