ID - 1889 Position: Senior Activities Co-ordiantor Salary: £13.00 - £14.00/ hour Shift Pattern: FullTime Days, 37.5 hours a week Location: Kilmarnock KA3 Role Purpose To plan, organise, and deliver a varied programme of social, recreational, and therapeutic activities that promote residents’ wellbeing, independence, and quality of life in line with their individual needs and preferences. Key Responsibilities Activity Planning & Delivery Develop and deliver a diverse programme of daily, weekly, and seasonal activities (e.g., arts & crafts, games, music, exercise, gardening, outings). Tailor activities to residents’ individual care plans, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and interests. Encourage participation from all residents, including those with dementia or physical disabilities. Resident Engagement Build positive relationships with residents, listening to their ideas and preferences. Support residents to maintain hobbies, interests, and connections with the wider community. Promote inclusion and reduce loneliness by fostering group and one-to-one engagement. Collaboration Work closely with care staff, nurses, and managers to ensure activities support overall care goals. Involve families, volunteers, and external community groups in activities. Support religious, cultural, and seasonal celebrations within the care home. Administration & Reporting Keep accurate records of activities, attendance, and resident feedback. Conduct risk assessments for outings and higher-risk activities. Contribute to care planning and reviews by reporting on residents’ participation and wellbeing. Health, Safety & Wellbeing Ensure all activities are safe and suitable for residents’ health conditions. Encourage gentle physical activity to support mobility and wellbeing where appropriate. Promote mental stimulation, emotional wellbeing, and social interaction. Skills & Qualities Required Creativity and ability to design varied, engaging activities. Patience, empathy, and good communication skills. Organisational and planning ability. Ability to motivate and encourage participation, even from withdrawn residents. Understanding of dementia care and safeguarding principles. Qualifications and Skills: Experience : Minimum of 2 years of experience in a care setting, with at least 1 year. Education : NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Skills : Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in basic IT for record-keeping. Attributes : Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to providing high-quality care.