Position title Activities Officer - The Lawns Description “We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team .” These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way. Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Residential Home, The Lawns. Location: The Lawns, Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth £13.31 - £14.01 per hour Regular shift patterns Weekends working required Refer a friend scheme up to £300 £1000 welcome bonus for new colleagues Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata Enhanced Maternity Pay Occupational Sick pay entitlement Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more) Access to Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive induction Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression. Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment) Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony About The Role Each day as an Activities Officer is different. You will provide a range of activities providing support and opportunities to enhance and maintain the independence of service users. Support the Manager and care Staff in the arranging and delivery of activities to a variety of service user groups within a residential or day care setting. Develop activities which reflect service users wishes and their needs as assessed by care Staff in order to meet aims and objectives as outlined in care plans. Run and supervise individual and group activity programmes. Maintain service user records and contribute to other establishment records, as required. Provide personal care to service users, as required. Undertake the direction of volunteers. Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans to meet service users’ needs for social and mental stimulation. In conjunction with the Manager organise and arrange group and individual activity programmes, and to undertake risk assessments in relation to all planned activities. Participate in staff meetings and undertake training. Undertake any other duties of a lesser or comparable nature, as required. About You Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided. Good awareness of relevant legislation Awareness of relevant legislation Basic knowledge of health and safety Awareness of anti-discriminatory practice/attitudes Some experience of working in a caring or role in the community Experience of planning and organising activities Good written and oral communication skills Good organisation skills Ability to contribute to group work Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of care plans/reviews Information sharing If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you. Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for. Applications are managed by a third party, acting on behalf and with the permission of Care Dorset.