Activities Coordinator

**Activities Coordinator - Required at Woodlands House Care & Nursing Home -Part of the Country Court Family**

**Hours: 30 Hours per week, working weekends on rota**
**All staff working with in our Care Homes and wider staff are legally required to be double Covid-19 vaccinated from November 2021**
**FREE DBS AVAILABLE**

Recently refurbished throughout, Woodlands House Care & Nursing Home is a well-established part of the community in Colliers Wood, South West London. The friendly and compassionate care staff led by Edmund the manager are on hand to provide residential, specialist dementia and round the clock nursing care in a modern, comfortable setting.
**Do you have creative flare & want to make a difference everyday?**

We are looking for an Activities Coordinator with creative flare and out-of-the box thinking to organise, run events and activities for our residents. From pumpkin-carving, to budding gardening, crafts and more - no two days will ever be the same as you support our residents to try new things and ensure they feel connected with the wider community.
**What you will be doing: It’s hard to capture everything but we’ve jotted down a few key parts of the role below**:

- Undertake fundraising activity for the Residents’ Fund. Be an active member of the Residents’ Committee for Activities
- Meet targets set out to improve our resident’s lives which includes getting to know every resident through our 'Resident of the Day’ programme
- Work together with other local community groups and the wider local area.
- Organise varied activities within the Home to cater for a variety of interests and life stories for individuals, small groups and large numbers of residents.
- Bring fun, ideas, and energy into our residents’ lives Inspire others through great relationships, to deliver a range of thought-provoking wellbeing ideas
- Coordinate a wide range of trips & experiences within the local area for small groups & individuals
- Arrange key events throughout the year, such as seasonal celebrations & charity events
**About You**

We are looking for someone who is friendly, welcoming, and entertaining, and would ensure all activities are appropriate for all residents. You will be offering a supportive and caring environment, where our fabulous residents can really enjoy their life, engage with one another, and feel part of the home and wider community.
- An understanding of care sector would be advantageous
- Have a friendly & caring attitude
- Good planning & development skills
- Able to engage well with the residents and their families
- Be proactive, passionate, and supportive team player, with experience of maintaining the highest levels of customer service.
- You will be going out and about, networking, planning activities and with residents therefore having access to your own vehicle with business Insurance is essential
**Your Rewards Package**:
You’ll be joining an award-winning care provider & family business. Working alongside a real team-spirited group of people, your will also benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

- 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
- Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
- Exciting opportunities for career progression (and we have lots of staff who can tell you about their progression)
- Work Life Balance and the ability in some roles to choose shifts to suit you
- Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programme.
- Paid online learning time & ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
- Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
- Free parking
- Free Uniform
- An excellent range of discounts for restaurants, shops, cinemas, days out and more
- Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff
- Opportunity to work for an award-winning Care Home provider
- Subject to Terms and Conditions

Due to the nature of the Activities Coordinator role, you will need to pay £26.00 towards the cost of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, prior to starting with us.
**Covid Safety**We operate COVID secure homes and have strict procedures in place to ensure the safety of all residents and staff. This includes Covid & temperature testing and wearing appropriate PPE, including a face mask to be worn at all times whilst on shift, unless medically exempt.
**You may have experience as**

Activities Coordinator, Entertainment coordinator, wellbeing activities, community activity assistant, lifestyle, wellbeing, activity lead, drama, social recreation, arts, crafts, training, entertainment executive, events coordinator, enriching, health, care assistant, care sector, health and social care.