Activities Co-ordinator

**About Us**:
Founded back in 2009, Lovett Care has been operating care homes across the Northwest for over a decade and recently in Wales after acquiring four homes. With a strong reputation in the care industry, we pride ourselves on creating a ‘home from home’ environment which enables residents to live life to the fullest, whatever their age or condition. Lovett Care is values driven and see our people as our greatest asset. Our Mission is to be recognised as a passionate and committed provider offering quality person-centred care in a safe, comfortable ‘home from home’ environment.
- Our Vision is through the professionalism and collaboration of our team members, we achieve an excellent standard of person-centred care where everyone has the freedom of choice, privacy, dignity and is treated with the upmost respect_

Lovett Care is seeking an **Activities Coordinator** to join our amazing team at **Twyford House Care Home.** This is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership with our team to deliver quality care for a diverse group of residents.

**This position is part time, 16 hours per week.**

**Salary: £9.90 per hour**

**(£10.90 per hour, from January 1st)**

You will have previous experience within a care environment. To discuss this exciting opportunity further, please forward your CV and covering letter to **Emma Rodger, General Manager.**

**Job Purpose**:

- To develop and plan programs, outings, and events, staffing the events and overseeing the implementation of activities.
- Ensure the programme reflects the current population of the residents wishes and preferences
- To support and enable residents to access social networks and maintain personal interests in accordance with best practice, agreed standards, legislation and within the financial budget
- To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Organise and plan activity programmes reflecting residents’ preferences
- Produce a newsletter to inform residents and their relatives and friends what’s going on
- Support residents to access internet and communication such as letter writing, Skype, and FaceTime
- Plan events within allocated budget
- Ensure residents are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
- Complete daily reporting of activities and interaction into a resident’s plan of care
- Completion of mandatory E-Learnings
- To embed and demonstrate our company values throughout the day

**Skills & Competencies**:

- **Leadership Skills** - To encourage residents to attend or join an activity and motivate them, keep them engaged throughout events
- **Communication Skills** - To communicate with a variety of diverse groups, listen to their needs and able to work with large groups
- **Problem Solving Skills** - To be able to fix situations quickly or adjust activities for all involved.
- Proficient Computer Skills

**Qualifications**:

- Good English - Written and Verbal

**You will have**:

- Experience of working in a care environment
- Experience in role applied for
- Valid driver’s licence
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
- Experience of working with people in particular those that may have additional support needs
- Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
- Knowledge of event planning, practices, and techniques
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and personal responsibility
- Satisfactory DBS Check

**Benefits**:

- 28 days Holiday _(Including Bank Holidays)_
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- £500 Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Apprenticeships available

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

**Salary**: £9.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: One location