Activities Co-ordinator

Loveday are ground-breaking leaders in care and luxury hospitality, with proven success since 2016. We are opening three stunning, brand new homes in the heart of London and looking for exceptional people, with a passion for care, to join us.

We are now looking an outstanding Activities Co-ordinator to join our luxury care homes in London.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC and winners of Best Nursing Care and Best Individual Care Home in the 2021 Care Home Awards.

What Loveday offer:

- Paid breaks
- London Living Wage accredited
- Refer a friend cash bonus - £500
- Annual cash bonus - £500
- Accredited training
- Sponsored apprenticeships
- Medical cash plan which includes contribution to glasses and dental check ups
- High staff ratios for team support
- Beautiful surroundings and delicious communal meals with Members

Do you want to work with an award-winning team in beautiful properties with generous benefits, training opportunities and an encouraging culture, then please consider a career at Loveday.

**JOB PURPOSE**:
The Activities Coordinator leads and encourages Members to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible. They create a stimulating and varied programmeof leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the home, for residents to enjoy. They work with each new Member to understand their likes and dislikes, abilities and needs to put together an individual social care plan and to evaluate regularly.They engage the local community into the daily lives of residents by initiating contact with local community groups enabling residents to partake and continue with hobbies and interests as desired.

It is expected that the Activities Coordinator completes any required training and becomes acknowledgeable about the Loveday & Co. culture, policies and procedures. The Activities Coordinator is required to develop and maintain a positive atmosphere forresidents, families, visitors and team members.

The Activities Coordinator is expected to be knowledgeable and constantly learning about the most current information on Dementia. This person will adhere to the dementia Strategy within their role at all times.

Activities Coordinators will also help coordinate the Day Club Programme, work with families for transport, escorts to home, and facilitate person centred activities.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To consult with each Member and their families and friends where required in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their likes and dislikes, abilities and personal preferences.
- To ensure the lifestyle care plan for each Member is in place within 2 weeks from the date of admission and it is kept up to date and regularly reviewed.
- To liaise and consult with staff and relatives regarding the care of Members and particular activities that may be beneficial, enjoyable and stimulating.
- To produce a monthly, weekly and daily programme of wonderful activities and social events and ensure it is advertised within the home and communicated to all Members.
- To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements such as birthdays and anniversaries, cultural and religious festivals and celebrations, and to be aware of the religious calendar that may affect activity pursuits, relevant tothe ethnic mix of Members.
- To familiarise and connect with all key community groups and businesses whose particular expertise would make an invaluable contribution to the care home.
- To regularly assess the effectiveness of the social events and activities programme.
- To work as an active team member with your colleagues within the home to ensure the highest standards of care are achieved.
- To undertake any reasonable request which facilitates the resident's right to choice, dignity and respect.

**What to expect at Loveday**

We understand how important our people are in making our Member's lives as fulfilling as possible. We believe in going 'Above & Beyond' everyday not just for our Members but our people as well. You can expect support from your colleagues and tailored trainingto help you achieve your career goals. Our high staff ratios mean you have the time and support to deliver great care to our Members. In hospitality we deliver service akin to a private members club, and pride ourselves on the quality of our food and diningexperiences, offering regular and family friendly hours.

**About Loveday**

Loveday is recognised as the premier provider of luxury care services in London. We are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of our Members and their families. We blend our expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality,to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything we do. Based on the success of our award winning first home in Chelsea Loveday, we are expanding across London with both additional properties and new services for seniors, such asHome Care.