Acivities Coordinator

5 months ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Allegra Care Full time

We are looking for a proactive, dedicated compassionate person to enhance the lives of our lovely residents.

The role includes:

- Organising and planning activity programmes reflecting residents' preferences
- Producing a newsletter to inform residents and their relative/friends of what’s going on
- Support residents to access internet and communication such as letter writing, video calling
- Plan events within allocated budget
- Ensure residents are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing

Skills required:
> Proficient computer skills - to research activities and events, to support internet use, and produce colourful posters and newsletters

> Leadership skills - to encourage residents to attend or join an activity and motivate them, and keep them engaged throughout the event

> Speaking skills - you need to be able to speak clearly and passionately to people, answer questions and keep people motivated

> Communication skills - you should be able to speak wiht a variety of different groups, listen to their needs, and work with bigger groups

> Problem solving - you should be able to fix situations quickly, or adjust activities for all involved

You should have previous experience of working in a similar role and environment, and have knowledge of event planning and techniques.

If you think you have all of the above, we would love to hear from you Get in touch with us now

Hours of work - 30 per week, to include weekends on a rota basis.

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