Activities Coordinator - Fraserburgh, United Kingdom - Meallmore

Meallmore

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Fraserburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our Meallmore team at St Modans are ready to warmly welcome you as an Activities Coordinator within their care home.

St Modans is a purpose-built nursing home in Fraserburgh, providing high quality personalised care for elderly people, including those living with dementia.

It also has a separate specialist unit for people with acquired brain injuries.

The role of an Activities Coordinator in a care home involves planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging and meaningful activities for residents.

Your role as a Meallmore Activities Coordinator will include:

Develop and implement a diverse range of activities that cater to the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of residents in the home.
Coordinate and lead group activities, such as arts and crafts, games, music sessions, exercise classes, outings away from the home, and social events.
To identify residents' specific interests, preferences, and limitations to tailor activities accordingly.
Collaborate with the care team and families to gather information and involve them in the activity planning process.
Source and manage external entertainers, performers, or volunteers from within the local community.
Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all residents during activities, making necessary adaptations and providing appropriate support as needed.
Maintain accurate records of resident participation and feedback for the families and Care Inspectorate.

Skills and Requirements:

Previous experience in planning and facilitating activities for older adults, preferably in a care home or similar setting is desirable.
Knowledge of personcentred care approaches and the specific needs of individuals, including those with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
Creativity, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills to engage residents and build meaningful relationships.
Organisational skills to effectively manage activity schedules, resources, and documentation.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team and engage families in the activity planning process.

What we can offer you:

Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income every hour of every day)
Subsidised meals
Hourly overtime rates available
Generous annual leave entitlement
Free uniform
Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our mentorship scheme
Refer a friend bonus scheme
(up to £1000):
Pension scheme
Company sick pay scheme

Salary:
£11.93 per hour + overtime rates + benefits

Hours: 18 hours per week working 6 pm - 10 pm

If you want to be part of our Meallmore family and this sounds like you, please click apply.

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