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2 weeks ago

Salford, United Kingdom Broughton House Veterans Care Village Full time

For over 100 years, we have provided care for extraordinary ex-servicemen and women of varying ages and needs, from those who served in WW2 to those who more recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

It is important for us to remember their extraordinary stories and that after their service has finished, Broughton House is where they call home.

You will be a part of our multi-disciplinary and enthusiastic team to provide a variety of care for our veterans including holistic services, dementia care, general nursing and residential needs at our recently rebuilt state-of-the-art site in Salford, Greater Manchester.

Our unique approach is an inspiring vision to enable and empower the armed forces community to live with dignity and independence in ‘life after service’.

**About the role**

**We are seeking an experienced, motivated and creative Activities/Event Planning Team Leader to lead and manage a supportive team of activity coordinators in the delivery of stimulating and leisure activities/events both inside and outside our care home.**
- Hours - 37.5 per week including some evenings and weekends.
- Provide leadership and management of the wellbeing and activities coordinators.
- To create ongoing weekly variety of programmes, events and activities inside and outside the home that are stimulating and enjoyable both in groups and individually.
- Ensure our resident living with dementia enjoy the same opportunities for engagement and activity as other residents.
- Motivating and guiding other members of the team to incorporate wellbeing and activity into their role wherever possible, with support from Care Team Leaders and direction from the Director of Care.
- Creating partnerships with local community organisations and individuals, regularly taking residents out and bringing external groups in.
- Managing the budget for activities equipment and activities.

**About you**
- Previous experience in event/activities planning and leading a wellbeing and/or activities team for elderly residents, particularly in a care home environment.
- Must be NAPA (National Activity Providers Association) trained
- Competent IT skills and willingness to learn new software.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to provide quality care under pressure
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Flexible and adaptable to change

**What we offer**
- Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per year depending on experience
- Annual leave: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
- Paid DBS
- Training opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Heavily subsidised meals
- Free uniform
- Staff recognition program
- Blue light card scheme

So, do you want to deliver high-quality and person-centred care in a friendly not-for-profit environment, in a state-of-the-art facility with an amazing group of residents? If so, then we'd love to hear from you.

**Please note that we are not offering skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role.**

**No agencies please.**

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

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience managing a team in well-being and activities within a care home for the elderly?

**Experience**:

- Activities/Event Planning Team Leader: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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