| Salary £23,152 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 16 hours per week | Bowgreave Rise | Pro Rata
Residential Activities Co-Ordinator
Adult Services – Older People Care Services
Salary: £23,152
Contracted start time: 09:30 - 13:30
Contracted Hours: Two week rota (16 hours per week)
Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
This role is not open to international sponsorship.
About Us: Bowgreave Rise is part of Lancashire County Council’s Older People Care Services, dedicated to promoting dignity, independence, and respect for older people. We provide high-quality residential and respite care services, ensuring our residents live fulfilling and joyful lives.
Our team is committed to creating a supportive and engaging environment for all our residents, including those living with dementia.
About the Role: We are looking for a passionate and creative Residential Activities Co-Ordinator to join our team at Bowgreave Rise. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a variety of individual and group activities that promote independence, well-being, and social engagement among our residents. Your efforts will help create a vibrant and supportive atmosphere where residents can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Promote Independence and Well-Being: Lead and motivate residents in activities that help maintain their social skills and independence, whether on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
2. Create a Supportive Atmosphere: Assist in nurturing an environment where residents can achieve maximum independence, well-being, and engagement.
3. Offsite: Plan and accompany residents on outings, trips, and community engagements
4. Record Keeping: Contribute to maintaining accurate records and reports, including individual support plans and activity logs.
5. Training and Development: Attend relevant training courses as agreed with the Registered Care Manager to enhance your skills and knowledge.
6. Supervise Volunteers: Assist the Registered Care Manager by supervising students and volunteers, ensuring they contribute positively to the residents’ experience.
7. Team Participation: Attend review meetings and participate in team meetings to ensure cohesive and effective care delivery.
8. Collaborate with Domestic Staff: Work with domestic staff to meet the personal needs of residents as required.
About you:
9. Motivator : Passionate about motivating and leading residents in activities that help maintain their social skills and independence, whether on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
10. Supportive Environment Creator : You are committed to nurturing an environment where residents can achieve maximum independence, well-being, and engagement.
11. Community Engagement : You enjoy planning and accompanying residents on outings, trips, and community engagements, ensuring they have enriching experiences.
12. Record Keeping : You contribute to maintaining accurate records and reports, including individual support plans and activity logs.
13. Development : You are eager to attend relevant training courses to enhance your skills and knowledge, as agreed with the Registered Care Manager.
14. Volunteer Supervisor : You assist the Registered Care Manager by supervising students and volunteers, ensuring they contribute positively to the residents’ experience.
15. Team Player : You actively participate in review meetings and team meetings to ensure cohesive and effective care delivery.
Why Choose Us:
16. Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 26 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
17. Flexible Working Opportunities
18. Financial Benefits: Enjoy our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
19. Training and Development: An excellent induction through our Social Care Academy and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
20. Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
21. Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in care. Together, we can create a community where older adults feel valued, respected, and empowered.
Let's make a difference together!
If you want to know more about the role and shifts available, please contact for an informal discussion.
Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
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