Activities Coordinator - Lowestoft, United Kingdom - Wellbeing Care

Wellbeing Care

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Lowestoft, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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:
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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 Skills:

_ Skills 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

Problemsolving 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