We care, the way you care Randolph Hill Nursing HomesGroup are looking for an exceptional Activities Co-Ordinator to join us at our Fidra House Nursing Home in North Berwick, East Lothian. £14.05 per hour, optional overtime at time plus 33%, enhanced sick pay scheme, recommend a friend bonus and a great working environment with development potential This is a vital role within our nursing home working 40 hours per week with alternate weekends offand the successful candidate will have a background in group activity planning and implementation. Key Benefits Excellent rate of pay Overtime paid at time and a third Enhanced sick pay covering Week 3 - Week 26 A rolling programme of mandatory training Structured career development opportunities Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team Recognition and reward for outstanding performance Fantastic "Recommend a Friend" scheme - £1000 for Nurses/£500 for Care Assistants Positive reputation of our nursing homes with low staff turnover Well run nursing homes with strong care inspection grades across our network of homes Job Purpose The role of Activities Co-Ordinator is to plan, organise and implement, taking resident views into consideration, a full programme of meaningful weekly activities within and outwith the home. Main Responsibilities To plan activities, taking into account the different needs and abilities of our residents To discuss plans with the residents either individually or in groups To seek feedback and suggestions at resident meetings and from families/visitors To meet regularly with the Home Manager and Deputy to discuss plans and seek advice on financial matters To communicate with Nurses and Carers about planned activities and record in the communication book With agreement of senior staff, involve carers in planned activities Knowledge, Skills and Experience Minimum 1 years experience working within a similar creative role Experience of organising activities for a group of people, ideally but not essentially elderly people Strong communication and organisational skills Knowledge of the local community An ability to uphold residents rights Have experience of activities suitable for elderly residents Our Organisation At Randolph Hill, we have enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality care provision since 1985. We are large enough to provide support to our team with a stable, supportive management structure, detailed policies and procedures and regular comprehensive training, but still small enough to avoid becoming overly bureaucratic making decisions to fit every circumstance. Our homes are well run with positive care inspectorate grades. Randolph Hill are committed to quality and are look for like-minded people who wish to progress their career with us. We have 7 Nursing homes located in Gullane, North Berwick, Edinburgh Sighthill, Edinburgh Morningside, Broxburn, Livingston and Dunblane. What do our Staff Say? It is important to me to be treated as a person and not just a number. This is achieved at Randolph Hill when the senior management team make an effort to get to know all the staff employed in all the homes. I have always had better job satisfaction when employed by a smaller company in comparison to larger care home providers. The rate of pay is competitive for the area. I enjoy the experience of caring for my residents and feel satisfied when I am able to make a difference in a residents quality of life. Randolph Hill provides a very comfortable environment and resources to make that possible. Randolph Hill provide a good and safe working environment, quality care and co-operative management and these were the most important factors in making my decision to join Randolph Hill. I am very proud to work for Randolph Hill. I have been employed by the company for over 5 years. The residents receive a high standard of care, delivered in a person centred manner. The staff and management have helped me to develop and progress in my career. In a recent staff survey, 100% of respondents would recommend Randolph Hill to others. All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence ADZN1_UKTJ