Activities Coordinator – Cheltenham -30 hours per week
Opportunities to pick up extra hours.
* £12.40per hour ( £1 enhancement at weekends )
* Lilian Faithfull Care is a well-established charity based in Gloucestershire that provides care, support and a home for Life for the elderly.
* We are looking for a new member of staff to join our existing wellbeing & activities team in one of our homes in Cheltenham to work with our residents to support their wellbeing and to help organise and implement activities.
* Wagestream Access to Wagestream - allows you to transfer a percentage of your earned wages directly into your bank account at any point in the pay period
* Competitive salaries
* All breaks are paid
* £1 per hour allowance for weekend working.
* You will have some previous experience in care and Ideally in a similar role. Thinking of re training or returning after bringing up your family? We can update your training.
Responsibilities of Life Style /Wellbeing Coordinator role:
* Planning, supporting and implementing activities for residents within & outside the home appropriate to their needs and requests. The activities must promote variety and social interactions.
* Organising both group and one to one activities to ensure that person centred activities are received.
* Creating activity plan's based on each individual respecting their decisions, wishes, cultural and spiritual beliefs.
* Must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of dementia and the importance of health, wellbeing and maintaining relationships
* At all times ensuring the highest standards of care and dignity are maintained. whilst meeting the needs of our residents
* Making a difference to each individual's life in everything you do.
* Encouraging residents to maintain their independence as fully as possible
* Assisting with mobility, personal hygiene, ensuring dignity and respect for the residents at all times
Requirements
* A caring individual who is compassionate about providing care and support to the residents and their families.
* A genuine interest in working within a caring environment, to help people retain their dignity and respect their privacy.
* The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Work within a team
* Ideally an activities qualification - but not essential
* To be medication trained - allowance paid
* Ideally a drive license - but not essential
We are looking for the right people to join us, if the above interests you please hit "Apply Now" below, we look forward to hear from you
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.40 per hour
Additional pay:
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person