Activity Coordinator

**Activity Coordinator**

As an activity coordinator for Midlands Care you will spend the majority of your time developing and planning programs, outings and events whilst also staffing these events and overseeing the implementation of activities.

**A typical day as an Activity Coordinator**

**An activity coordinator plays an extremely important role within the life of our service users.**

You will 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 service users wishes and preferences. You will also support and enable Service Users to access social networks and maintain personal interests in accordance with best practice, agreed standards, legislation and within the financial budget.

Maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge whilst also organizing and planning activity programmes reflecting Service User’s preferences. Producing newsletters to inform Service Users and their relatives/friends about what’s been going on. Support Service Users to access the internet and develop communication such as letter writing, Skype and FaceTime.

You will also be planning events within the allocated budget. Above all, you will ensure Service Users are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing

You will make a huge difference to our lovely service users and will quickly become a special part of their beautiful life.

**What we are looking for**

The natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life will allow you to excel in your role as an Activity Coordinator

You might be an experienced carer looking to progress into our organization or you might be someone looking to take the first step in the world of care. Whatever your current position, we are looking for someone who takes pride in everything they do and is willing to learn and develop. Experience is not essential.

**Why Midlands Care?**

**About us**

We are one big family, dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our service users. We are passionate about improving the quality of life of people within our care.

Our enthusiastic and qualified leaders remain committed to delivering an outstanding level of service 24 hours a day. We achieve this by utilizing cutting edge technology, investing in our staff team and retaining a good old fashioned work ethic.

We recognise those working with us as loving and caring individuals. This is why we take an incredible amount of interest in their personal development. Over 88% of our staff surveyed would recommend us to a friend.

Midlands Care has a philanthropic strategy embedded into its culture. It enjoys excellent links within the community and has 6 charities it supports on its panels. Employees are encouraged to participate in fundraising activities and contribution is matched by the organization.

**What we have to offer**:

- A rewarding career in adult health and social care with plenty of opportunity to progress.
- We offer regular incentive schemes in order for yourself and the business to excel.
- A Pay Banding system which allows us to recognise & celebrate outstanding handwork and dedication
- Philanthropic Organisation who actively give back to the community.
- We operate a ‘Carer of the month’ incentive scheme and recognise outstanding care practice.
- A catalog of mandatory and complementary training for you.
- A range of mandatory training delivered by industry leading professionals.
- Opportunities to complete other training on request including, Train the Trainer.
- Thorough inductions, advance development plans and ongoing competency checks.
- Your very own Uniform and badge.
- The opportunity to meet like minded individuals and develop lifelong relationships and memories.
- A flexible, dedicated and loyal employment relationship which will allow you to develop a work-life balance.
- Private company pension scheme and contribution.
- Paid annual leave entitlement
- Free onsite parking

You will also qualify for a discount card that gives you access to hundreds of retailers and venues offering a wide range of discounts from categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more - saving you money throughout the year. The card will also mean you get up to a 10% **discount** at selected grocery stores.

**Interested?**

**Please note**:An enhanced Disclosure Check will be undertaken if sucessful

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MG - 03