Job title: Activities Coordinator

Job description:
Care Home Activities Coordinator 25 hours per week. St Philips Care a progressive and supportive care company is seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated Activities coordinator to meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Job Role: Reporting to the Care Centre Manager the activities Coordinator must effectively plan and run a weekly program of activities for Activity Group members. They must be innovative and enthusiastic at all times and have the innate ability to think outside of the box. They must have the desire to work with some degree of autonomy in both the planning and execution of the activities. You will plan and run a weekly programme of activities for care home residents which will help in the promotion of mental and physical activity, through conversation, outings, sharing in discussion of past and present events, reading, writing, hobbies and other activities in accordance with the agreed programme. When time and opportunity permits, to provide mental/physical stimulation on a one to one basis for residents who are in need and unable to attend the group Activities. You will liaise with family, friends, volunteers and other outside agencies. Candidates Must Have Flexible approach to work Ability to prioritise workload Good Communication Skills Ability to interact with others at all levels Good forward planning. Methodical approach to work Ability to innovate Desirable Attributes Some Knowledge of Dementia Care Some knowledge of working in a confidential setting.

Employer Name: Careworx

Job short description: Human resource managers

Country: United Kingdom

Region: Cumbria

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Monthly