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Hello, I'm Owen, Recruitment Manager for Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group.
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I'm excited to share that we are searching for an outstanding Activities Co-Ordinator to join us at our exceptional Fidra House Nursing Home in North Berwick. The post will be working full time 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends on and off.
Company Benefits:
* Excellent rate of pay £14.05 per hour - we are an accredited Living Wage employer
* Optional overtime paid at time + 33%
* Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks
* Fully funded stakeholder pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement
* Long service holidays and awards
* Free parking on site
* Staff retail and leisure discounts through our benefits hub
* Rolling programme of mandatory training
* Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team
* 'Recommend a Friend' scheme
* Positive reputation of our nursing homes with lower staff turnover than the sector average
* Well-run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades across all of our homes
Job Purpose
To plan, organise, and implement, considering resident views, a full programme of meaningful weekly activities within and outside the home.
Main Responsibilities:
* Plan activities considering the different needs and abilities of residents
* Discuss plans with residents individually or in groups
* Seek feedback and suggestions at resident meetings and from families/visitors
* Meet regularly with the Home Manager and Deputy to discuss plans and financial matters
* Communicate with Nurses and Carers about planned activities and record in the communication book
* With agreement of senior staff, involve carers in planned activities
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
* Minimum 1 year’s experience in a similar creative role
* Experience organizing activities for groups, ideally elderly residents
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Knowledge of the local community
* Ability to uphold residents’ rights
* Experience with activities suitable for elderly residents
Our Organisation
Randolph Hill is a reputable provider of care for older people in Scotland, with 7 nursing homes across east central Scotland, strong inspection grades, and good staffing levels. We offer a supportive environment for career development, structured to make a real difference, with clear career pathways and comprehensive training.
What do our Staff Say?
"It is important to me to be treated as a person and not just a number. This is achieved at Randolph Hill when the senior management team makes an effort to get to know all staff."
"I have always had better job satisfaction when employed by a smaller company compared to larger care providers."
"The rate of pay is competitive for the area."
"I enjoy caring for residents and making a difference in their quality of life. Randolph Hill provides a comfortable environment and resources to support this."
"I am very proud to work for Randolph Hill. I have been employed for over 5 years. The residents receive high-quality, person-centred care, and I have opportunities for career growth."
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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom
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