Activities Coordinator

Safe Harbor is a family run Residential Care Home provider operating in multiple locations across Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire. We are dedicated to developing quality environments and high standards of care, which enable residents to enjoy life to the full, as individuals, in happy, comfortable, and safe surroundings.

It is important to us that our employees feel empowered to develop and improve the business to provide the best possible environment and service for residents in our care. At Safe Harbor we are committed to raising standards not just in the business but across the industry.

We believe in delivering quality care and to do this we must have the best and most passionate people who are committed to making a difference. The teams within our homes and offices work in a friendly supportive environment, which are an integral part of the community.

We have worked hard at Safe Harbor to create a friendly and supportive workplace encouraging each home to have its own individual personality reflecting the residents and staff within it.

We have a talented team but are constantly looking for new people who can join us and make a difference.

We know that family can come from anywhere. At Safe Harbor, it's our privilege to care for people - treating each resident as if they were part of our own family. Right now, we're looking for a creative and caring Activity Coordinator to join our friendly team at Agnes and Arthur in Bradeley to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives.

Experience with people living with dementia and be able to support them on the journey past and present.

We are looking for part time applicant (15 hours), who can also cover annual leave and overtime as and when required.

The typical shift time is 9:30 till 5pm. This may change due to the activities planned.

What your typical day involves
- Running a morning and afternoon activity session. Activities are tailored to our residents but can include musical acts, days out, exercise classes, visitors from the community, arts and crafts, the possibilities are endless
- Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget
- Supporting our residents and encouraging them to partake in activities
- Organising birthday surprises for our residents
- Ensuring everything is organised for planned activities, events, performers and co-ordinating days out
- Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home
- Assisting with breakfast, lunch and dinner duties (when necessary)
- Organising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat
- Supporting the home with their social media channels as required

Who we're looking for?

You're a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. Wanting to make a real difference, you're interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people's lives better. Whether it's motivating colleagues to support each activity or event, making links in the local area or even getting friends and family involved, you'll pack a lot of community spirit into everything you do.

What's in it for you?
- Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development, access to internal apprenticeship schemes
- Workplace pension
- Subsidised meal provided on shift
- Refer a friend bonus scheme

About our home

Agnes and Arthur is a purpose-built home that provides residential and dementia care. The home has a real family feel, where the team are passionate about providing person centred care, championing dignity and independence - organising a wide variety of activities meaning there's no typical day here. As part of the team, you're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress.

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

Pay: £13.30 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person