Activities Co-ordinator

To organise and schedule activities and promote the service users’ awareness of daily activities.
- To arrange and book regular outings and in-house entertainment throughout the year.
- To be aware of the activities budget before ordering stock or booking outings and entertainment. To plan annual events in accordance with the activities budget.
- To ensure that management has been consulted with regards to costs required to plan and deliver activities. To ensure authorisation is received first particularly where greater costs are likely to be incurred.
- To complete a daily activities sheet recording levels of participation, including reasons for non-participation.
- To record any comments, suggestions and complaints regarding activities received from service users.
- To be aware of and respond to current best practice and new ideas with regards to activities that are effective in raising the quality of life for residents.
- To meet monthly with Management to discuss participation levels and feedback/issues received from service users. To determine appropriate changes to coordinated activities with the aim of increasing participation and increasing service user satisfaction.

To undertake such other duties as appropriate to the role of Activities Coordinator on the request of Senior Carers and Management.
- To be available to work extra hours e.g. evenings and weekends to support special events and fundraisers.

Person Specifications

Experience of Coordinating Activities in a Caring environment.
- Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
- Commitment and passion to provide high quality care.
- Ability to prioritise and plan around resident’s needs.
- Create an environment where customers feel able to participate and contribute ideas.
- Adopts a positive and professional approach when dealing with residents to meet their needs.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal and empathy skills.
- Approachable attitude.
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually.
- Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes.
- Willing to undertake e-learning.
- Satisfactory police check and check against the ISA list.
- Understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Understanding of Infection Control.
- Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
- Food Hygiene.
- Wearing appropriate clothing (Cathena HealthCare Uniform) and I.D at all times.

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

**Salary**: £10.45 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Care Home Activities Coordinators: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: WH Activities