Activities Co-ordinator - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Lilian Faithfull Care

Lilian Faithfull Care

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Activities Coordinator - Cheltenham -36 hours per week
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£ £10.82per hour Depending on experience ( £1 enhancement at weekends - £11.62-£11.

82 per hour):

Lilian Faithfull Care is a wellestablished charity based in Gloucestershire that provides care, support and a home for Life for the elderly.
We are looking for a new member of staff to join our existing wellbeing & activities team in one of our homes in Cheltenham to work with our residents to support their wellbeing and to help organise and implement activities.

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Wagestream Access to Wagestream - allows you to transfer a percentage of your earned wages directly into your bank account at any point in the pay period

Competitive salaries
All breaks are paid

- £1 per hour allowance for weekend working.

You will have some previous experience in care and Ideally in a similar role. Thinking of re training or returning after bringing up your family?
We can update your training.

Responsibilities of Life Style /Wellbeing Coordinator role:

Planning, supporting and implementing activities for residents within & outside the home appropriate to their needs and requests. The activities must promote variety and social interactions.
Organising both group and one to one activities to ensure that person centred activities are received.
Creating activity plan's based on each individual respecting their decisions, wishes, cultural and spiritual beliefs.
Must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of dementia and the importance of health, wellbeing and maintaining relationships
At all times ensuring the highest standards of care and dignity are maintained. whilst meeting the needs of our residents
Making a difference to each individual's life in everything you do.
Encouraging residents to maintain their independence as fully as possible
Assisting with mobility, personal hygiene, ensuring dignity and respect for the residents at all times

Requirements:

A caring individual who is compassionate about providing care and support to the residents and their families.
A genuine interest in working within a caring environment, to help people retain their dignity and respect their privacy.
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Work within a team
Ideally an activities qualification but not essential
To be medication trained allowance paid
Ideally a drive license but not essential

Please note the shift pattern will include weekends & bank holidays on a rota basis

Benefits of working with Lilian Faithfull Care: