Are you kind, caring and great at making people smile? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our amazing team, helping our residents to live full, purposeful lives, and have lots of fun everyday too!
You can earn up to £12.92 per hour as the Activity Coordinator. We’re excited to grow our team of care professionals further and would love to welcome you.
Hours: 9am-5pm
Days: 5 days a week Inc of alternate weekends
Reports to: Manager and Deputy Manager
Rochcare is a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia.
We believe exceptional care homes don't stay special on their own. Our dedicated teams make sure every one of the people in our care has a great experience, every time. Our success relies on the professionalism, commitment and caring nature of each and every team member and we’re always looking for similar-minded people to join us.
The primary goal of an Activity Coordinator is to help all our residents remain as independent as possible by promoting and allowing carefully measured, proportionate risk, whilst considering recreational interests, and social and religious preferences.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. They will be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team, demonstrating creativity, reliability and excellent interpersonal skills.
Candidates should:
* Be kind, patient and approachable
* Demonstrate respect for privacy, dignity and individual choice
* Have a genuine passion for working with older people and/or people living with dementia
* Be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work
* Maintain high professional standards and appropriate boundaries
* Be willing to undertake ongoing training and development opportunities
About The Role
Principal Roles and Responsibilities
* Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of meaningful daily activities, events and seasonal celebrations that promote choice, independence, dignity, inclusion and enjoyment for residents.
* Support residents to maintain social engagement, emotional wellbeing and independence by encouraging participation in activities tailored to their individual interests, preferences, abilities and care needs.
* Develop positive relationships with residents and their families, using effective communication skills to support those living with dementia, memory impairment, sensory loss or physical health conditions.
* Use creativity, patience and initiative to adapt activities and approaches to ensure residents can participate successfully and experience achievement, purpose and enjoyment.
* Encourage residents to remain physically active where appropriate through gentle exercise, movement-based activities and mobility support in line with individual care plans and risk assessments.
* Safely support residents with mobility and the use of equipment following appropriate training and health and safety guidance.
* Build and maintain links with local community groups, entertainers, schools, volunteers and external activity providers to enhance opportunities for resident engagement and community involvement.
* Work collaboratively with care staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure activities are inclusive, person-centred and responsive to residents’ changing needs.
* Maintain accurate and timely records of activities, participation, wellbeing outcomes and social engagement to evidence meaningful occupation and quality of life.
* Capture photographs and positive moments appropriately and in line with consent and confidentiality procedures to support family communication and organisational marketing initiatives.
* Promote a warm, stimulating and homely environment where residents feel valued, respected and empowered to make choices about their daily lives.
* Attend training, supervision and team meetings as required and actively contribute to continuous learning and professional development.
Required Criteria
* Right to live and work in the UK
* Good English, numeracy and writing skills.
* An ability to understand and follow procedures
* A fun, creative and collaborative approach
Desired Criteria
* GCSE (or equivalent) A-C in English and Maths
* A social care qualification such as Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
* Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator
Skills Needed
Establishing Rapport With Clients, Administering Therapy, Paperwork and Record Keeping
About The Company
We are a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia.
We built our first residential care home in the early 1980s when we noticed that many care homes were set up in old converted buildings that didn’t always lend themselves to meeting the wide-ranging needs of those with age-related difficulties or dementia. We built the home brick by brick to create first-rate, safe and homely accommodation in a community setting.
Since those early days, we have grown our business in order to meet the need for first-class, quality care and support for our ageing population. We now have four residential care homes for older people, Pendle Brook, Coniston House, Royley House and Bank Hall. We specialise in catering for the needs of those with dementia as well as offering a fantastic daycare service, flexible respite care facilities and a home care service providing support to people living independently in their own homes.
Company Culture
Exceptional care homes don’t stay special on their own. Our dedicated teams make sure every one of the people in our care has a great experience, every time. Our success relies on the professionalism, commitment and caring nature of each and every team member and we’re always looking for similar-minded people to join us.
We welcome applications from qualified and experienced professionals, as well as from those who are just starting out. We’re keen to open up new routes into jobs in the care sector, that’s why we’re continually growing the number and range of training opportunities we offer, helping individuals earn while they learn and contribute to the excellent care we provide.
Do great things for us and we’ll do great things for you and your career. Rochcare is an encouraging and supportive company, we provide a comprehensive induction and training programme for both those with experience and those who are just starting out.
Company Benefits
Rochcare offers a competitive salary and values the continuous hard work of our employees. As a family-owned and managed company, we believe our employees should be generously rewarded for their dedication to providing exceptional care. That is why we offer the following benefits and rewards.
Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Office perks, Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme
Salary
£12.92 per hour