Head of Activities

3 weeks ago


Skipton, United Kingdom Spellman Care Full time

_**Are you outgoing, fun, creative?**_
- **Do you enjoy seeing others smile & laugh, because of something you did?**_
- **Can you enhance the daily lives of our Residents?**_

If Yes, the role of Head of Activities may be just the role you're looking for.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate Head of Activities to lead and manage the Activities in the home. The role involves planning and facilitating stimulating activities, promoting independence and choice to suit the different needs and interests of the residents. This is a hands-on working role and whilst managing the team you will have responsibility for coordinating a successful activities and volunteer programme within the home.

You will work closely with the Heads of Department in the home ensuring that planned activities run smoothly and any catering requirements are supported by the Catering team.

You will organize and actively participate in themed events, daily activities and fitness programmes with our residents. Any celebratory calendar events will also be part of the activity programme.

You will also organise, plan and attend day excursions to local places of interest, gardens, historical locations or shopping trips.

For this role you must have a clean driving licence and be aged over 21 as you will be required to drive our minibus at times.

**Person Specification**
- Knowledge of organizing activities to enhance the lives of residents
- IT literacy - competent with the use of systems
- Good communication skills
- Relevant life experiences
- A creative approach to ideas
- Can demonstrate ability to motivate residents using energy, sense of humour and a positive attitude
- Full clean driving license with the ability to drive our minibus for outings

To work 5 days over 7 (to include some weekend work) 35 hours per week.

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

**Salary**: £12.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus

**Experience**:

- Activity Coordinator: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person


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