Activities Coordinator Part Time - required for our brand-new luxury care home ‘Ruby Lodge' in Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1TS - Part of the Country Court Family. We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship. Hours: 21 Hours per week available, working weekends on rota (Hours 0900-1700) Would you like to be part of our new Team at Ruby Lodge Care Home? Ruby Lodge Care Home located in Sowerby, Thirsk accommodates up to 69 residents and promotes a lifestyle for residents that offers a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care. From the moment you step across the threshold, you’ll be embraced by its warm and welcoming atmosphere. With superb facilities, the highest standards of care, support and social interaction will be delivered with dignity, kindness, and compassion. Do you have creative flare & want to make a difference everyday? We are looking for an Activities Coordinator with creative flare and out-of-the box thinking to organise, run events and activities for our residents. From pumpkin-carving, to budding gardening, crafts and more - no two days will ever be the same as you support our residents to try new things and ensure they feel connected with the wider community. What you will be doing: It’s hard to capture everything but we’ve jotted down a few key parts of the role below: Organise varied activities within the Home to cater for a variety of interests and life stories for individuals, small groups and large numbers of residents. Meet targets set out to improve our resident’s lives which includes getting to know every resident through our 'Resident of the Day’ programme Work together with other local community groups and the wider local area. Bring fun, ideas, and energy into our residents’ lives! Inspire others through great relationships, to deliver a range of thought-provoking wellbeing ideas Coordinate a wide range of trips & experiences within the local area for small groups & individuals Arrange key events throughout the year, such as seasonal celebrations & charity events About You We are looking for someone who is friendly, welcoming, and entertaining, and would ensure all activities are appropriate for all residents. An understanding of care sector would be advantageous Have a friendly & caring attitude Good planning & development skills Able to engage well with the residents and their families Be proactive, passionate, and supportive team player, with experience of maintaining the highest levels of customer service. You will be going out and about, networking, planning activities and with residents therefore having access to your own vehicle with business Insurance is essential In Return: You’ll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer: Annual pay reviews. A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications* Recommend a Friend bonus scheme* Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Annual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes *Subject to Terms and Conditions Click the Apply Button Now! -If Activities Coordinator role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you. PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. You may have experience as Entertainment coordinator, wellbeing, lifestyle, wellbeing, drama, social recreation, entertainment executive, events coordinator, care assistant.