Activities Co-ordinator

**Job Title** **Activities Co-ordinator** **Salary - £12.58ph** **Hours Full Time: Minimum of 35 hours a week over 5 days to include some weekends** **Location Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA** **Employer Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare** **Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?** **_ A little about Jasmine_** Jasmine is a privately owned group, which currently operates six care homes for the elderly across the East Midlands, with significant expansion plans in line with our mission: - By prioritising _**_our people_**_, our mission is to provide the _**_highest standards of care_**_ to _**_as many elderly residents as possible_** Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission: Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for their first or another relevant Diploma qualification We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports All our homes are full, with long waiting lists, demonstrating the wonderful reputations they all have **_ A little about Nightingale_** Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine's values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents. **_ Competencies_** Plan and organise activities Good time management Excellent interpersonal skills Creative and enthusiastic To be an Ambassador for the Company both inside and outside of the home **_ Day to Day Responsibilities_** Contribute to our residents' well-being through thoughtful, personalised activities and have a weekly plan ready each Monday to bring joy to our residents' lives. Join our community of Activities Co-Ordinator's at Jasmine to share successful ideas and activities. Provide support for our residents facing confusion or behavioural challenges by employing effective person-centred distraction techniques and activity baskets and offer one-to-one comfort and companionship for residents unable to participate in activities, documenting interactions in their notes. Ensure the activity calendar is uploaded to Facebook each week and is also visible around the home. Post interesting activities on the Homes' Facebook page. To keep up to date of new developments in both activities and care by identifying and attending activities meetings and ensure our monthly Newsletter is completed and is displayed around the home and posted onto our Facebook page. **_ Essential Requirements_** At least one years' relevant experience providing activities in a care home or similar environment. NVQ Level 2; or be willing to sign up to work towards. Must be able to work 35 hours minimum per week including 2 weekend days every four weeks. Live within 20 minutes of the Home. **_ Preferred Requirements_** Two years' relevant experience providing activities in a residential or nursing home. NVQ Level 3. **_ What can Jasmine offer you?_** In line with its Mission (see above), Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we fundamentally believe that the happiness of our residents is totally dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role: Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays Pay Rise - Performance related pay increases of up to 4% (reviewed every 6 months) Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial reward of up to £500 Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift - the curry is a must-try Short Notice shift incentives Employee Assistance Programme - Access this 24/7 for free counselling and valuable well-being advice DBS checks - We pay for this **Join us for a rewarding career where you're supported, recognised, and appreciated** - Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, whilst is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group **Hourly Fixed Salary**: £12.58 **