# Activities Organiser - Care Homes

**Company**: Jewish Care
**Location**: Stanmore
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £30,097 a year
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and caring Activities Organiser to join Jewish Care and help make everyday life more enjoyable and meaningful for residents in our care homes. You will plan and deliver a varied programme of activities that reflects residents' individual interests, abilities and preferences, encouraging them to stay active, maintain social connections and enjoy a sense of purpose and belonging.

Working closely with residents, colleagues, families and volunteers, you will organise group activities, celebrations, entertainment and special events, creating opportunities for residents to participate, express themselves and enjoy new experiences. You will adapt activities to meet different needs, including those of people living with dementia, and help create a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

**Main duties of the job**

- Creating engaging activities: Plan and deliver a varied programme tailored to residents' interests, abilities and individual needs.

- Making a difference every day: Encourage participation in activities that promote wellbeing, independence, social interaction and a sense of purpose.

- Building community connections: Maintain links with the Jewish community and wider community, creating opportunities for residents to enjoy events and activities beyond the home.

- Working with volunteers: Help recruit, coordinate and support volunteers who contribute to activities and outings.

- Listening to residents: Facilitate resident committee meetings and use feedback to develop a programme that reflects what matters to them.

- Planning safely: Source and book activities, prepare reports and complete appropriate risk assessments, taking account of residents' individual needs.

- Working collaboratively: Build positive relationships with colleagues, families, community organisations and external activity providers.

- Bringing fresh ideas: Use your creativity and initiative to introduce new activities and opportunities that enrich residents' lives.

**What You'll Need**

- Experience of working with people living with dementia.

- Dementia awareness training.

- A First Aid at Work certificate, or a willingness to undertake first aid training.

- Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.

- The ability to plan, organise and lead a wide range of appropriate activities.

- Initiative, creativity and the confidence to work independently.

- Good IT skills, including experience of Publisher, Excel and Outlook.

- The ability to use the internet to source and book activities.

- The ability to prepare reports and undertake risk assessments.

- Sensitivity to residents' individual needs, with the ability to listen sympathetically and demonstrate compassion.

- A commitment to teamwork, personal development and delivering a high-quality, flexible and responsive service.

**Benefits**

- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of older people and their families.

- Part of a team that values individuality, dignity and cultural needs.

- Chance to use your creativity, build relationships and help residents enjoy a fulfilling life.

**Salary**: £30,097 a year **Contract**: Permanent **Working pattern**: Full-time

## Skills

### Required
- dementia awareness
- first aid
- communication skills
- activity planning
- teamwork
- IT skills

### Nice to have
- experience of organising recreational activities in a care setting
- working with volunteers
- knowledge of Jewish values, culture and festivals
- health and safety legislation

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