Activities Co-ordinator

3 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Anchor Full time

Are you an experienced Activities planner?
- Are you passionate about promoting resident engagement and independence?
- Do you enjoy the creativity of planning activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing?
- If you said yes to any of the above, then look no furtherWe have the job for you_

Opened in the Autum of 2023, Marsh Farm Manor in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, is our brand new, state of the art, purpose
- built facility - which will be home to 66 residents.

**Hours: 42 per week**

Your role as Activities Co-ordinator will include:

- Creating / Leading new activities for Residents which promote Physical & Mental Wellbeing
- To promote and support residents living independent lives
- Maintaining the stock of activities equipment, materials, and resources
- Creating strong community links and accessing local opportunities

Required Knowledge and Skills:

- Creative flair with a range of practical skills e.g arts & crafts
- Ability to motivate and engage in individual / group settings.
- Able to adapt ways of working to support residents needs

So why join Anchor as a Activities Co-ordinator?
- Career progression and promotion opportunities (Activities Co-ordinator to Leadership Roles)
- Anchor is an accredited living wage foundation member.
- Training available to complete your level 3 and above
- Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
- 100’s of discounts on big brand shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
- £250 refer a friend scheme
- Wellbeing support
- Eligible for a Blue light card (Access to massive savings for front line staff)
- Savings advice, free life assurance and Salary Advance scheme, plus many, many more

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**Anchor - a great place to work**

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

**A rewarding environment**

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

**Health & happiness**
- Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
- Mental health support
- Flexible working options

**Finance**
- Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
- Quick and easy pension transfer service
- Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
- Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

**Career**
- Ongoing personal and professional development programme
- Leadership Pathways online learning resources
- Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website

**Celebrating diversity, celebrating you**

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.



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