Activties Coordinator

We are currently looking for a part time Activities Coordinator at Beech House in Thornbury. Bristol Care Homes is a group of four nursing homes in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We provide top quality, best value, holistic care to our residents, and are an established company with a good reputation for the care we provide. We take pride in the quality of care we provide and the environment we provide it in.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will receive the following benefits:

- Great rates of pay with 10% enhancement at weekends
- Welcome bonus of £100
- Profit share bonus scheme
- Excellent induction programme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Rewards scheme
- Retail discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Food from the kitchen when on shift
- Uniform provided

Responsibilities and duties for the Activities Coordinator role are:

- Leading the activities team
- Ensuring entertainment is organized on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
- Enabling access to therapies for Residents on a regular basis.
- Planning individual and group outings on a regular (weekly / fortnightly) basis
- Liaising with the Resident and the Care Team about activities that Residents can participate in.
- Conducting meetings with Residents and / or their relatives, friends and carers about individual Resident’s interests and hobbies, especially regarding those who may not be able to express themselves.
- Consulting with Residents about interests and preferences for outings, entertainment, and social events.
- Organising and co-ordinating celebrations
- Arranging for outside entertainers to visit the home
- Maintaining our activities equipment
- Assisting with any other tasks as requested to ensure the smooth running of the home

Requirements for the Activities Coordinator role:

- Enthusiastic, organised and creative individuals to work as a member of our friendly team delivering high standards of activities to our residents.
- Good basic IT skills: outlook, word, excel
- Strong leadership qualities
- Previous experience in the role would be an advantage

Although we will consider applicants without qualifications or experience, the following would be an advantage:

- Experience of working with the elderly, preferably in a care home environment
- Level 2 qualification in health and social care or equivalent.

Hours: 18 per week

PAY

As an employee (23 years +) £11.70 (DOE) per hour

10% enhancement at weekends

50% extra pay on Bank Holidays