Lifestyles Lead

OverviewAs the Lifestyles Lead at Aria Court Care Home, you will be responsible for leading the activities team to deliver unique, creative and engaging activities for our residents - we want to make memorable moments at Aria CourtAbout Aria Court Care HomeAfter a recent refurbishment, Aria Court is now a sparkling 92-bedroom care home with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.Located in a quiet residential nook in March, Cambridgeshire, our home boasts a cinema, hair salon, multiple dining rooms. Beautiful gardens provide a bounty of home-grown fruit and veg.The kitchen team at Aria Court are award-winning and have even created their own cookbook full of their best recipes. As one of the leading residential care homes in March, Cambridgeshire, Aria Court offers nothing less than the best care for your loved one in a safe and comfortable environment.About the roleThe Activities Lead, known internally as Lifestyles Lead, supports the provision of meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities which are planned, organised, promoted and implemented in the Home for all residents in line with the principles, policies, procedures and best practice guidelines for person centred care, clinical care and dementia care.The Activities Lead will proactively engage with and support the activities programme within the Homes. They will provide support to ensure that all team members know about and are engaged in the activities programme.Salary:£13.21 per hour.Shift Pattern:37.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeading our Activities Team to deliver unique, creative and interesting activities and events which resonate with and engage our residents and their loved ones.Providing a high level of quality activities for our residents - promoting dignity, respect and independence.Engaging with residents in meaningful conversation and genuinely understanding their needs.Supporting putting together quarterly residents & relatives newsletters for the home.Training, Skills & Experience RequiredExperience of organising and scheduling programmes of events or activities, ideally within a healthcare environment.Excellent communication skills, with a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of our residents.Knowledge of dementia is highly advantageous.Proven track record for leading, empowering, supporting & motivating a team.What we can offerFully comprehensive induction.Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.28 days of holiday per year.Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.Refer a friend scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr