Activities Therapist

'''Job Summary'''
We are recruiting for a Part time Activities Therapist to join our team at Rylands Nursing Home. This is a 24 hours per week role, including occasional weekend shifts.

'''Responsibilities for the role'''
- Produce an ongoing programme of events (in-house entertainment, outings and group activities) which are both mentally and physically stimulating and of interest to residents.
- Consult with the manager, people who use services and other staff members when planning and co-ordinating leisure and recreational pursuits.
- Review and obtain the Manager’s approval of all external suppliers of leisure and recreation services and entertainers prior to engaging them.
- Take regular feedback from residents as to activities and hobbies they enjoy and incorporate them into the activity programme.
- In instances where residents do not wish to participate in group activities, maintain other activities that can be completed on a one to one basis to meet the residents needs.
- Maintain accurate records of leisure and recreation within the service.
- Ensure that day-to-day tasks and routines are carried out to contribute to the smooth running of the service as a whole.
- Actively promote the service by clear, respectful and helpful communication with the residents.
- Contribute to the success of the whole staff team by respecting colleagues and participating in team meetings and communications systems.
- Any other duties consistent with the business of Rylands, the job, and hours of work as may reasonably be required.
- Regularly promote leisure and recreation within the service. - Consider appropriate activities which allow for the involvement of residents with impaired ability
- Create a programme that commits to the therapeutic value of age appropriate activities for older people

'''Essential Criteria'''
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- Experience within a care home setting, and with dementia care is preferred but not essential.
- NVQ level 2 or 3 desirable but not essential

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage.

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

**Salary**: £10.92 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/04/2024
Reference ID: ActivitiesT24