Overview
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. We are looking for a Head of Activities to join our team at Richmond Village Willaston our Specialist Dementia Village. You will be responsible for managing the activities team organising and overseeing a varied and appropriate programme of activities showing consideration for the needs, wishes and desires of the individual residents. You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform. You’ll help us make health happen by:
Responsibilities
* Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion and liaise with residents, relatives, friends of residents and staff, to ensure full knowledge of the residents' likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.
* Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions.
* Manage the Activities Team including supervisions and appraisals as well as overseeing and contributing to activities across the whole Village, including the Care Home and those residents living with dementia.
* Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements.
* Organise and participate in fund raising events as required.
* Advertise and promote the planned programme in a manner which encourages involvement of all residents, relatives and staff.
* Maintain written records of resident assessments, resident participation and activity evaluations in line with guidance provided.
* Produce a weekly programme and a monthly newsletter to communicate with residents.
* Regularly update the Richmond Website to promote activities and help to promote the Village and its activities on social media.
* Maintain excellent health and safety standards at all times and ensure all activities are risk assessed.
* Manage the activities budget and maintain financial records as required. Source and purchase required resources for activities following correct procedures and within budget.
Qualifications
It’s essential you have a full, clean UK driving licence along with experience of managing a team and working within a care home setting with elderly and/or vulnerable individuals. Experience of supporting people living with dementia is highly desirable. You will have experience of organising events and arranging activities and must have a positive attitude, with the ability to motivate residents using your energy and great sense of humour. Empathetic and friendly in your approach, you’ll have no problem building long lasting professional relationships with colleagues, residents, their families and members of the local community.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7.
* Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
* We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
* Free meal with every shift.
* Holidays – 25 days + Bank Holidays.
* Long Service – For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
* Interest‑free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
* Wagestream – Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
* We offer a range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental Leave – We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents.
* Menopause Plan – Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Time Type: Full time
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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