Activities coordinator

Care Home Activities Coordinator role in Aldershot

Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm

Job reference: PK

As an Activities Co-ordinator you will ensure a stimulating environment is provided for the residents within the care home, working both on your own and collaboratively with care staff to provide a regular programme of activities with fun and engaging pursuits on offer daily.

Every Activity Coordinator brings their own ideas to the role and will find their own unique strengths, but it is essential to offer a varied and diverse programme to engage residents with a manner of different interests. You will be working in an established elderly Care Home for up to 28 residents based in Aldershot. They are located only a short 10 minute walk from Aldershot train station and also offer free parking at the home.

Previous Activities Coordinator, Wellbeing Assistant or Lifestyles Coordinator experience is preferred as you will be creating and maintaining an inspiring programme of leisure pursuits and social events. However, enthusiastic Care Assistants and Senior Carers with previous activities experience are also encouraged to apply.

This is a full time, permanent Activities role working Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, and paying a starting salary of £12.75+ per hour. The shifts core hours are 10am-4pm, however with some flexibility in hours to finish and start both earlier and later.

Care Home Activities Coordinator Responsibilities:

* Organise and plan activities reflecting the service user’ preferences and interests

* Produce and advertise a weekly social events programme within the Care Home

* Lead and direct volunteers and Care Assistants

Activities Coordinator required knowledge & experience:

* 2 years’ previous experience in a caring role or similar background, e.g. Activities Coordinator, Care Assistant, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator – elderly care experience is preferred

* NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or NAPA trained (Desirable but not essential)

* Ability to plan a calendar of activities.

For more information on this Care Home Activities Coordinator role please call Phil King on (phone number removed)