Activity Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Boldmere Court Care Home Full time

The purpose of the role of Activities Coordinator is to take the lead role and work closely with the Manager and other staff to provide residents with an individual programme of activities in accordance with their needs and wishes to enhance their quality of life by mental and physical stimulation.


Duties will include, but are not limited to:

To compile and keep records of resident's interests and achievements and pass on appropriate information to other members of the care team.

  • To develop a full social activities programme which incorporates a variety of activities to accommodate all interests, and in consultation with the client group and their relatives and other staff and the Home Manager

To take the lead role in planning and supervising outings for the residents in consultation with the Manager.

To liaise fully with the Manager when arranging entertainment so that staffing may be adjusted accordingly as necessary.
You will need to be able to work well in a team and liaise with other staff, volunteers and residents

To arrange and take part in social and marketing functions in accordance with the Manager's instructions.

To suggest and recommend suitable equipment for purchase (within budget) and order after the Manager's approval.

To store equipment tidily and safely in the correct designated place and be responsible for stock control.

To identify opportunities for press coverage (a) linked to the activity department function and (b) that will assist with the marketing of the home.

Assist with fund raising for residents as discussed with the Manager.

To attend fire lectures, demonstrations and all training sessions as part of an in-house training programme, as required.

To attend staff meetings.

To ensure you keep abreast of new developments in the activities sector, to update yourself on new ideas on provision of services to the homes' residents and to introduce these to the home as required
Required to work flexible working hours, and some weekends required.

Encourage involvement from the local community to attend your activities

Required skills & expertise:

  • Have a wide range of practical and creative skills e.g. arts, crafts, spots coaching
  • Need to have excellent communication skills, be highly selfmotivated and have a high level of selfconfidence.
  • Previous experience in working with people in your chosen area e.g. the elderly
  • Events / care home / activity experience essential.
  • To be able to monitor and hold an activity budget

Training

  • To participate in staff meetings and training activities as required.
  • To ensure Training and Development folders are used and updated following training.
  • Ensure all Staff Members know how to use appropriate equipment.
  • Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
  • Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Quality

  • To ensure that the standards of care and work are maintained as set down by the Home Manager or in his/her absence the Deputy Manager.

Policy & Procedure

  • To adhere to all policies and procedures as laid down by Absolute Care Homes.
  • To contribute to the development of the Policies and Procedures.

Confidentiality

  • All information concerning residents and staff must be treated as strictly confidential at all times.

Equal Opportunities

  • It is the aim of Absolute Care Homes to ensure that no employees or job applicants receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or marital status. All employees will be expected to contribute to ensuring that this philosophy is maintained.
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

Absolute Care Homes reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.

Please note that you share with Absolute Care Homes the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay:
£11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:

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