Overview
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Abbeyfield Winnersh is a dementia-friendly residential care home situated in the village of Winnersh, Wokingham.
Role: Activities Coordinator
Location: Abbeyfield Winnersh, Woodward Cl, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5NW
Hours: 28 Hours a week.
Pay: £12.40 p/h - £12.60 p/h
Rota: 09:00-17:00 Week 1 Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun Week 2 Wed, Thurs, Fri
Responsibilities
* Within Abbeyfield we believe that maintaining and improving the social and mental health of our residents is as important as their physical health. In the role of Activities Coordinator, you have a vital role in achieving this.
* You will provide a varied range of social activities suitable for your residents.
* You'll naturally get to know your residents as individuals, and involve them and others at all stages of the activity development process, and tailor each activity to their current physical and mental needs and abilities, including those with dementia.
* You have the responsibility but also the great pleasure of developing positive and supportive relationships with our amazing residents. You can use their life stories, experiences and interests to collate a selection of personally meaningful activities which will most engage that person, maintaining their choice to be as involved, or not involved, as they wish.
* You will work in partnership with other staff and volunteers, utilising their skills and expertise and motivating and supporting them throughout their involvement.
* Responsible for each activity running as smoothly as possible, you’ll plan and obtain all needed supplies and deal swiftly with any concerns raised.
* You will maintain an up to date record of relevant information including resident involvement and past and planned activities.
About You
* You’ll be highly organised, and able to work using your own initiative.
* Creative, with a fresh approach to planning activities, you’ll also be a naturally caring person, who is empathetic, and understand the needs of older people, including those with dementia.
* Able to communicate and interact well with a wide range of people in varied situations, you’ll also be patient, with the ability to remain calm and tactful in sensitive situations.
* You’ll also be able to build strong relationships, and by doing so you’ll be a strong and supportive team player.
Rewards And Benefits
* £12.40 p/h - £12.60 p/h
* Up to 31 days paid leave (Pro Rata) including bank/public holidays
* Comprehensive induction
* Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
* Life Assurance
* Pay progression within role
* Learning and career development opportunities
* Occupational sick pay
* Company pension
* Discounted gym membership
* An employee assistance programme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Shop and save vouchers
* Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
* Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.
About You (cont.)
* Qualified as a potential addition or similar listing may be implied; text retained from original does not specify required qualifications beyond attributes.
How to apply
If the role of Activities Coordinator is something you would be interested in applying for, please apply today and attach a copy of your CV. We would love to hear from you!
Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.
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