Activity Coordinator

7 months ago

Chesterfield, United Kingdom Orchard Care Homes Full time

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Are you a born entertainer and organiser, do you love to stand up in front of a crowd and like to think outside of the box with an imagination like no other?

Then our role of an Activities Co-ordinator for Orchard Care Homes might be your casting call

Activities Coordinator

£10.42 per hour

30 hours per week

Maybe you're looking for a new full time opportunity or just some extra hours to fit around studying, retirement, family etc and love spending time with the older generation. Do you want to make a difference to our wonderful and fun loving residents who are at a challenging time of life? And develop yourself and achieve some qualifications too?

Imagine getting to know them individually, hear their stories and then make their time with us even more special by creating amazing memories for them - even if they want to go to their favourite football club but can't manage the stairs or maybe they'd like tea with a pony or a picnic at the beach but are unable to travel - you'll make this happen using our generous activities and entertainment budget for our residents and by researching and networking in the community and local area.

Introduction to the role

Whether it is creating an interactive film day, decorating one of the lounges as a tearoom or hosting a sing-along session, our Activity Coordinators are centre stage in homes.

Activities in our homes play vital part in maintaining the physical and mental well-being of the people living within the home. Working alongside the individuals, their families and home staff, you will create daily activities that are engaging, fun, meaningful and memory evoking.

Alongside home-based activities, you will coordinate external performers, building relationships with individuals and organisations to deliver a wide range of activities. You may also support the homes to maintain their social media platforms, capturing moments to share with families and promote the home within the local community.

**What we offer you**:
We believe in investing in our people. Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.

25 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays. In addition, colleagues may purchase up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave per year. The holiday year runs from 1 st April to 31 st March.

Pension scheme with Employer contribution of 3% of basic salary in conjunction with Employee contributions of 5% of basic salary, with contributions being made by way of salary exchange.

Employee Recognition schemes

Access to our fantastic Employee assistance programme in association with Health Assured which provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues.

Access to the Blue Light Card scheme paid by us including Shopping Discounts -Saving £100’s on retail purchases at over 20,000 locations across the UK. Travel - A wide range of discounts available from days out to package holidays. Health & Fitness - A range of discounts available throughout the UK including gym membership, wellness classes and outdoor activities.

Main Duties

Plan & gain approval for a programme of varied group and/or individual events following discussions with individuals, care staff & relatives. Publicise & communicate the programme, ensuring that all individuals have access. Get to know your residents and what they like to do, what interests they had or still have, when is their birthday, what food or music do they love and keep a record so you can plan things to really make a difference.

Run all events on the programme giving regard to patient safety, comfort & enjoyment. Group events may include craft classes, music, films, quizzes, bingo, reminiscence, and entertainment but we want you to do and try different things, use your imagination and think outside of the box, even an off the wall idea might turn into something wonderful

Accompany people on outings, ensuring adequate provision of care staff & that all safety standards are met, particularly with regards to mobility.

Keep records of all finances associated with the programme, which must be in keeping with the agreed budget. Assist in fund raising activities. Manage supply of all equipment.

Organise regular visits from Ministers of religious denominations. Assist with transport for individuals who wish to attend religious services.

**Skills & Experience**:
**Essential**:
Strong interpersonal skills

Experience of working with vulnerable people

Experience of delivering activities in a group setting

Ability to write concise and compelling copy

Experience of forging and building strong relationships

Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel

**Desirable**:
Experience of producing reports and newsletters

Understand the needs of elderly people

Experience of using the internet for research

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