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Acivities Coordinator
3 months ago
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Allegra Care
Full time
We are looking for a proactive, dedicated compassionate person to enhance the lives of our lovely residents.The role includes:
- Organising and planning activity programmes reflecting residents' preferences
- Producing a newsletter to inform residents and their relative/friends of what's going on
- Support residents to access internet and communication such as letter writing, video calling
- Plan events within allocated budget
- Ensure residents are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing
Skills required:
> Proficient computer skills - to research activities and events, to support internet use, and produce colourful posters and newsletters
> Leadership skills - to encourage residents to attend or join an activity and motivate them, and keep them engaged throughout the event
> Speaking skills - you need to be able to speak clearly and passionately to people, answer questions and keep people motivated
> Communication skills - you should be able to speak wiht a variety of different groups, listen to their needs, and work with bigger groups
> Problem solving - you should be able to fix situations quickly, or adjust activities for all involved
You should have previous experience of working in a similar role and environment, and have knowledge of event planning and techniques.
Hours of work - 30 per week, to include weekends on a rota basis.
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