Adept Care homes provide residential care and residential dementia care in our family-run, Midlands-based care homes. We help our residents to lead enriched, happy, and fulfilled lives, supported by a friendly, caring team.
Bowood Court is a lovely, 59 bed residential home in Enfield, Redditch offering award-winning affordable and high-quality care.
Are you passionate about enriching the lives of our residents in an attentive and compassionate environment? We are seeking a dynamic and creative Activities Lead to join our team at Bowood Court Care Home. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our residents, enhancing their quality of life through engaging and purposeful activities.
Our team receive on-going training and development from our dedicated Training Manager and Lifestyle & Dementia Manager who offer everything from online training to classroom-based sessions and 1:1 mentoring. We offer competitive rates of pay as well as recognition from our Employee of the Month and awards schemes. We also provide interest-free loans to team members and invest into the Care Workers Charity which provides financial assistance for care workers in need.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement engaging Activities tailoring activities to accommodate the varying needs of individuals, including those with dementia
* Promote cognitive stimulation and emotional well-being
* Create a vibrant social calendar
* Collaborate with residents and families. Implementing strategies to enhance the overall well-being of our residents
* Supervise and train our Activity Coordinators
* Foster a sense of community and camaraderie among residents through social gatherings, themed events, and special celebrations
* Create strong community links with new and existing partners
Working Hours & Pay Rate
* Pay of £13.13 PerHour
* 32 hours per week - includes alternative weekend
* 5 days per week
* Shift times: 09:00 – 16:00
* Alternate weekend work required
What we can offer
* Excellent rates of pay
* Training and career development
* 5.6 weeks holidays
* Free Uniform & DBS provided
* Onsite car parking and close to local transport links
* Friendly working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
* Refer a friend scheme worth £250 (per referral)
* Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents
Plus, our Bespoke Benefits package
* Pay Day Advance (Interest free loans up to £2,000 repayable up to 20months)
* Enjoy personalised offers and discounts at 1000’s of big-name brands of your choice.
* Enjoy savings on your weekly/monthly shopping
* Access to Free Health & Wellbeing programs, as well as the Employee Assistance Program
* Sky TV Discounts
* Broadband deals
* Instore/Online discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating retailers
* Access to a Private GP
* Cycle2Work scheme and many more
What we are looking for
* Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
* Previous experience within a similar environment - ideally within an activities-based role
* Team leader experience (desirable)
* Own car and driving license
At Adept Care Homes, our dedicated and enthusiastic team welcome people who are motivated by making a difference to our resident’s lives. Our family-run business values aptitude as much as qualifications when recruiting.
If you feel you are the right person for our ActivitiesLeadposition, apply now!
Adept Care Homes, a superb place to live, a superb place to work.
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