Activities Co-ordinator

We are currently recruiting an activities leader to work manage and work alongside our homes activity coordinator.

**Job Purpose**

To provide a wide range of activities to interest and stimulate the physical and mental state and well being of the residents. To assist the Manager in marketing the Home as required.

**Principal Accountabilities and Activities**
- To provide a suitable timetable of activities suited to the majority of the residents.
- Hands on responsibility for implementing activities.
- To liaise with the Manager with regard to the allocation of staff to the unit to assist in activities and daily services.
- Responsible for arranging outings and guest speakers by agreement with the Manager so that adequate staff cover can be arranged.
- To assist the Manager in planning the Home’s special events, such as garden parties, sales of work, fashion shows, etc.
- To obtain purchasing permission from the Manager for all stock items.
- To attend regular staff meetings and statutory fire lectures, and instruction.
- To leave the Department safe and presentable at all times.
- To assist in the maintenance of a Safe and Healthy Working Environment.
- Duty to whistleblow if witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the home

**Qualifications, Training and Experience**
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Professional neat appearance.
- Ability to manage own time, prioritising and organising work appropriately.
- Attention to detail.
- Work on own initiative, unsupervised.
- Motivate individuals to take part.

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

**Salary**: £10.00-£10.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barnsley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person