Description
We are seeking an Activity Coordinator to join our team at Erskine Hall Care Home in Northwood. As an Activity Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere for our residents by dreaming up exciting events and hobbies that they will love. You will work closely with our residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans, bringing people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Running morning and afternoon activity sessions
- Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget
- Organising birthday surprises for our residents
- Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home
- Organising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat
- Supporting the home with their social media channels as required
Requirements:
- You're a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise
- Wanting to make a real difference, you're interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people's lives better
Benefits:
- Flexible working patterns to fit around you
- Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
- Free meal on every shift
- DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
- Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK