Head Activities Co-ordinator

We are looking to recruit a new Activities Coordinator for a busy Care Home on the outskirts of Ilminster. Work Remotely: No.
- Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.
- Liaise with activities staff, residents, relatives, friends of residents and staff to ensure full knowledge of the resident’s likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.
- Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community based resources.
- Plan a varied programme of activity based around the needs of the resident group using the identified sources in conjunction with Management, the activities staff and other colleagues.
- Advertise the planned programme in an appropriate manner which encourages involvement of all activities staff, residents, relatives and staff.
- Provide activities based on the planned programme in a flexible manner, allowing for necessary changes.
- Maintain written records of resident assessments, resident participation and activity evaluations in line with the Quality Manual.
- Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community.
- Regularly review resident needs, the programme of activities and levels of participation, in conjunction with Management.
- Organise theme events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc.
- Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements.
- Participate in fund raising events as required.
- Some events may be outside your normal working day and it is expected that you would attend these as and when appropriate.
- Paid breaks.
- £2.50 on top of standard rate of pay for any overtime worked.

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

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to to wear mask when walking around the building. A lateral flow test is required every day before your shift starts. The care home is following all Covid legal requirements.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ilminster TA19 9PT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person