Activities Co-ordinator

Willow Bank residential Home is looking for a fun and lively person to join our Activities team.

**SUMMARY OF THE ROLE**

As a Wellbeing & Activities Coordinator, you will curate, organise and participate in a varied and exciting activities schedule for residents, which they can enjoy and which will enhance their wellbeing and quality of life.

Your daily routine will be to offer a range of activities throughout the day, taking into account the abilities and preferences of each resident at the home.

In this role you will be in charge of organising outside entertainment, seasonal parties and outings throughout the year. You will also need to arrange fundraising events to encourage involvement with the local community. There is an element of paperwork to this role so you must be able to keep records effectively.

**ABOUT YOU**
- No formal qualifications required although previous care experience is beneficial
- A good level of English
- A bubbly & friendly personality
- Good organisational skills
- The ability to use a camera
- Basic computer skills
- Record keeping skills

**EMPLOYEE BENFITS**
- Extra paid day off on your birthday
- Young workers (Under 25s) paid the same rates as over 25s
- Payment towards PIN revalidation after 1 year of service
- Refund on your DBS check after probation is passed
- Competitive rates of pay with the opportunity to increase this through training and development
- Annual wage reviews
- Support and funding for RQF 2, 3, 4 & 5
- Carers will be trained to the nationally recognised Care Certificate level
- Opportunity for overtime where possible
- Homely, mostly non-purpose built care homes
- Free hot meals on a long shift
- Free uniforms provided
- Paid breaks
- Free parking
- Special bank holiday pay rates on major bank holidays
- Learning & Development - free training (you are paid to attend training) and personalised training plans
- Recognition Rewards - e.g. employee of the month
- Friend Referral Reward Scheme
- Parties & Events

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

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person