Care Home Activities Coordinator role near Godalming!

Job reference: PK61578

As an Activities Co-ordinator you will ensure a stimulating environment is provided for the residents within the care home, working both on your own and collaboratively to provide a regular programme of activities with fun and engaging pursuits on offer daily.

You will be working in an award winning elderly Care Home for up to 40 residents that is well known across Surrey for providing a high standard of person centred care. Each Activity Coordinator brings their own ideas to the role and will find their own unique strengths but it is essential to offer a varied and diverse programme to engage residents with a manner of different interests.

Previous Activities Coordinator, Wellbeing Manager or Lifestyles Coordinator experience is preferred as you will be creating and maintaining an inspiring programme of leisure pursuits and social events. However, enthusiastic Care Assistants and Seniors with previous activities experience are also encouraged to apply.

This is a full time, permanent Activities role working 35 to 40 hours/week, roughly 9-4 / 9-5 shifts but with some flexibility in hours. The position is predominantly working Monday to Friday however the successful candidate would need to be available for occasional weekends for big events, for example a Summer Party.

Care Home Activities Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Organise and plan activity programmes reflecting the service user’ preferences and interests
• Produce and advertise a weekly social events programme within the Care Home
• Lead and direct volunteers, Activities Assistants and Carer Assistants

Activities Coordinator required knowledge & experience:

• 2 years’ previous experience in a caring role or similar background, e.g. Activities Coordinator, Care Assistant, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator – elderly care experience is preferred
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or NAPA trained (Desirable but not essential)
• Ability to plan a calendar of activities.

For more information on this Care Home Activities Coordinator role please call Phil King on (phone number removed).