Social Engagement Co-ordinator Hourly Rate: £13.92 benefits Permanent, Full-time or Part-time - 30 to 36 hours per week Grove Court Care Home, Beech Way, Woodbridge, IP12 4BW CQC Rating - Outstanding Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All. Grove Court is a vibrant care home in the heart of Woodbridge, offering residential, nursing and palliative care as well as respite and short stay options, in a setting that feels like family. Social interaction thrives here, with an array of activities that bring residents together, including lively quizzes and board games, exercise and relaxation, participation in music of a range of genres, creative art sessions and intergenerational activities with groups from the local community. About the Role We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Social Engagement Co-ordinator joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will: Build positive relationships with the residents, and their families, developing an understanding of their interests and abilities Organise activity programmes based on residents' interests, to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the activities and engagement opportunities on offer, and maintain accurate electronic resident records Be able to produce newsletters and posters, and update social media to promote the home Build and maintain links with the wider community Be an effective team member, working in collaboration but also able to work independently. Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role. For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Kelly Lockwood at Grove Court Care Home on 01394 446500. To Apply Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits: Fully paid induction programme Enhanced pay for family leave Flexible shifts 5.6 working weeks holiday per year Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay Group pension plan Occupational sick pay after probation Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders. Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Long service awards Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities Free DBS unless leaving during probation Uniform provided Free on-site parking Subsidised meals while on duty Safeguarding: In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.