"Blossom" into a rewarding, fun career and apply to be a Activities Coordinator with the HICA Group today!
We are looking for hard-working, committed and professional individuals to join our growing team as a Wellbeing Practitioner (Activities Coordinator) at The Lodge, based in Chorley!
The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Pay & Hours:
Rate of Pay: £12.22 per hour
Hours of Work: 18 or 20 hours per week
Shift Pattern: – Working to a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)
The Role:
As an Wellbeing Practitioner, you will organise and plan weekly activities tailored to meet the individual needs of our service users promoting independence and making each day as fulfilling as possible. Examples could include seasonal activities such as paint an Easter egg, design a Christmas card, arts and crafts, music & movement, gardening and attractions outside of the home in the local community.
If you like to plan fun activities for people to take part in? Apply to become an Activities Coordinator with the HICA Group!
About you:
Previous experience working with individuals with vulnerable adults with Dementia would be advantageous
Can work within a budget
Previous experience planning and implementing activities or events
Excellent knowledge of Customer Care
Ability to keep accurate and detailed records
Able to work unsupervised and to use your own initiative
Excellent knowledge of confidentiality and its meaning
Rewards & Benefits:
Paid breaks
£500 rewards for every friend or family referral
Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits
Employee assistance programme & access to free counselling
Free parking
Access to funded qualifications and internal career progression
Retail, supermarket, holiday, entertainment & cinema discounts
Discounted local & national gym memberships, plus FREE on-demand workouts and classes available to stream in your living room
Access to low cost saving plans and loans
Hospital and Death Benefit plans at discounted prices
On-the-spot voucher recognition scheme £000s awarded every month
Techsave loans scheme opened twice a year
In-house lottery with £0000s to be won every month
Additional Information:
The Lodge is a specialist nursing and care home dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia and the unique challenges they face. Nestled within the tranquil Buckshaw Retirement Village near Chorley, our home is designed to provide a compassionate and supportive environment.
The HICA Group are a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to older people and people with learning difficulties both within residential and nursing homes and within the community.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.