Overview
For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team. Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career as an Activities Coordinator, where your skills and compassion truly matter.
Abbeyfield House Details
Abbeyfield House: Abbeyfield House is a 36 bed purpose-built dementia care home. The home currently has a Good CQC rating.
Role: Activities Coordinator
Location: Abbeyfield House, California Road Windrush, New Malden KT3 3RL
Hours: 35 hours per week. 9:30am – 5:00pm
Pay: £12.93p/h - £13.13p/h
The Role of Activities Coordinator
* Within Abbeyfield we believe that maintaining and improving the social and mental health of our residents is as important as their physical health. In the role of Activities Coordinator, you have a vital role in achieving this.
* You will provide a varied range of social activities suitable for your residents.
* You'll naturally get to know your residents as individuals, and involve them and others at all stages of the activity development process, and tailor each activity to their current physical and mental needs and abilities, including those with dementia.
* You have the responsibility but also the great pleasure of developing positive and supportive relationships with our amazing residents. You can use their life stories, experiences and interests to collate a selection of personally meaningful activities which will most engage that person, maintaining their choice to be as involved, or not involved, as they wish.
* You will work in partnership with other staff and volunteers, utilising their skills and expertise and motivating and supporting them throughout their involvement.
* Responsible for each activity running as smoothly as possible, you’ll plan and obtain all needed supplies and deal swiftly with any concerns raised.
* You will maintain an up to date record of relevant information including resident involvement and past and planned activities.
Rewards and Benefits
At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:
* Up to 31 days paid leave (Pro Rata) including bank/public holidays
* Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our "refer a friend" scheme
* Life Assurance
* Pay progression within role
* Learning and career development opportunities
* Company pension
* Discounted gym membership
* An employee assistance programme
* Shop and save vouchers
* Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
* Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.
About You
* You’ll be highly organised, and able to work using your own initiative.
* Creative, with a fresh approach to planning activities, you’ll also be a naturally caring person, who is empathetic, and understands the needs of older people, including those with dementia.
* Able to communicate and interact well with a wide range of people in varied situations, you’ll also be patient, with the ability to remain calm and tactful in sensitive situations.
* You’ll also be able to build strong relationships, and by doing so you’ll be a strong and supportive team player.
If the role of Activities Coordinator is something you would be interested in applying for, please apply today and attach a copy of your CV. We would love to hear from you!
Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.
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