An exciting opportunity has arisen at Broomgrove Trust Nursing Home for the position of Activities Co-ordinator part time, who possesses a genuine commitment to providing high quality a service to the nursing home residents as a member of the care/wellbeing team under the direction of the Registered Manager. It is a unique chance to work in a friendly and professional environment within our charitable organization. There is always support from the rest of the team (we currently have 3 full time members in Activities and we are looking to recruit another person to offer a bigger variety of activities every week).
About you:
* Activities Co-ordinator in a care setting or elderlies with minimum 1 year experience in UK
* Customer service experience is a bonus
* A professional, friendly attitude
* Quick learner, able to implement our staff values within the team
* Motivated and enthusiastic on mentoring and coaching all the staff
* Drive and focus to provide excellent customer service and quality of care
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience and an up to date understanding of care service practices, legislation, regulations and standards
Responsibilities
* Working together with the rest of the team to co-ordinate a varied range of activities and entertainment, and work with the residents and staff to implement the programme of activities safely and competently.
* To have a working knowledge of the use of creative crafts/activities as a powerful therapeutic tool in creating a sense of psychological/spiritual wellbeing in the elderly and people of all ages who have disabilities/serious/incurable physical illness.
* To be aware of current developments in the care of the elderly and patients with palliative care needs and have the ability to develop a programme of recreational/cultural activities planned for these individuals/groups.
* Plan, co-ordinate and deliver a rolling programme of recreational/cultural activities to meet the needs of a wide range of interests, intellects and physical and mental capabilities.
* Ability to identify possible problems and obstacles to developing a comprehensive recreational /cultural activities programme and take action which would overcome them.
* To notify residents of the time/date and venue of activities and look at ways of developing and passing information on to meet the varied need of the residents.
* Deliver activities competently, safely and appropriately, being aware of resident’s physical and mental capabilities and adapting activities accordingly.
* Enable residents and carers to maintain their individuality.
* Maintain confidentiality of information according to our Nursing Home's policy.
Hours - days
Part time - 18 hours/ 3 days per week (must be available to work weekends)
Shift: 10:00 - 16:00
*Only 1 part time vacancy available (18 hours per week - 3 shifts)*
About Your benefits:
* Salary - The rate of pay per hour now is £12.31 (Mon-Fri) with a 20% enhancement at weekends (£14.77 - Sat-Sun).
* Bank holiday rate of pay will be £18.47 and Christmas day & New Year's day pay rate will be £24.62.
* 6 weeks holiday entitlement per year/30 days inclusive of bank holiday, pro-rata for part time roles (after 5 years in service you receive additional holiday up to a maximum of 7 weeks per year)
* Referral Recruitment Bonus Scheme
* Free uniform provided
* Free onsite Parking
* Possibility to purchase meals on site
* Death in Service scheme
* Paid DBS check
* Great training package
Requirements - The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and Successful completion of a three-month probationary period.
Broomgrove cannot offer sponsorship!
If you are willing to develop your career and take onboard more responsibilities, we would love to hear from you. Application process deadline is 31/08/2025!
Advert is not for AGENCIES! Direct recruiting only!
We are unable to give each candidate individualized feedback because of the volume of applications we receive. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, kindly consider that application has not been successful.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in working at Broomgrove and wish you the best of luck in your job search.