Main Purpose of the Role
The activities coordinator will lead on developing an internal and external activity programme for the main activity hub and individual clients, facilitating groups and individual interventions and activities to support clients with their goals, interests and independence. They will work with individual clients to ensure access to a range of social and community opportunities.
The post holder will work as a member of the management team, liaising closely with the individuals and their families, their key workers, support staff, senior management and any other organisations or agencies relating to their care to design person centred activities contributing positively to the emotional and psychological wellbeing of the clients.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work with individuals and their key workers to prepare and implement social, leisure and recreational meaningful activities that promote autonomy and choice.
2. Arrange individual and group activities for clients as appropriate.
3. Ensure there are a range of individual activities for clients in the Hub and throughout the service e.g. board games, electronic games, music therapy, creative crafts and reading/observational material.
4. Organise social events in the service to include clients, relatives, staff and visitors.
5. Liaise with other agencies to provide support and advice on social activities.
6. Ensure all documentation is completed, including evidence of choice within mental capacity and best interest for the client where necessary.
7. Lead, manage and support a team within the Activities Hub.
8. Organise events that promote interaction with the local community.
Key Working Relationships
The post holder is required to deal effectively with staff of all levels throughout the service as and when they encounter on a day-to-day basis. The post holder will work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team including key workers, support staff, independent activity support, senior management and volunteers.
In addition, the post holder will deal with the wider community, external organisations and the public. This will include verbal, written and electronic media.
Freedom to Act
The post holder is guided by standard operating policies and procedures. They will be expected to adapt depending on the needs of the clients i.e. organising group activities around a table or purposeful walking and taking clients out of the house/hub to the garden or to the dining hall.
The post holder is required to provide consistency and work within the Plan A and Plan B procedure.
Communication/Relationship Skills
1. To protect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning clients, visitors and staff at all times.
2. Communicate using appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods.
3. Have an understanding of communication in autism and learning disabilities and have the skills necessary to de-escalate aggression and reassure concerned clients.
4. Ensure and demonstrate written and electronic communication are up to date and they are clear, legible, accurate and comprehensive.
5. Act in a professional manner at all times when interacting with clients, relatives, colleagues and visitors.
6. Communicate any concerns with the Registered Manager or the Head of Care so adjustments can be made to risk assessments and care plans.
7. To feedback on client’s ability to join in with activities and techniques developed to support the clients.
8. Communicate effectively any situations or potential situations affecting health and safety of staff, patients and visitors to senior management team.
9. Report any incidents or event using the Predicare incident reporting system.
10. Document and record detailed care/activity logs for each client using the electronic Predicare system.
Planning/Organisational Skills
1. Work on own initiative making assessment of workload and adjustments to daily routine as required.
2. Assist clients in all activities in daily living when required.
3. Identify and take action if/when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity.
Client Care
1. Assist clients to maintain all aspects of daily living activities including toileting and personal care if required.
2. Assist clients with eating and drinking and diet requirements.
3. Assist with access to toilet facilities.
4. Ensure an understanding of caring for and the safeguarding of vulnerable people.
5. Ensure safe practice to minimise the risk of infection to clients and staff in accordance with the infection control policy.
6. Ensure and demonstrate written and electronic communication through up to date, clear, legible, accurate and comprehensive paper and electronic documentation.
Policy/Service Development
1. To carry out all duties in a professional manner, adhering to Tinkers Hatch policies and procedures and conforming to current legislation concerning health and safety at work.
2. Report any untoward incidents/events either verbally or in writing.
3. Carry out other duties as may be required, and which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
4. Attend mandatory training relevant to the post as specified by Tinkers Hatch.
5. Be aware of, promote and work within all policies and procedures at Tinkers Hatch.
Financial/Physical Resources.
1. Be responsible for the safe handling of patient property/valuables in line with Tinkers Hatch policy.
2. Assist with ordering equipment and resources under supervision of the accounts admin including ensuring the accounts admin are informed of all client expenditure.
3. Maintain the Hub area in an organised and professional manner – clean and tidy, well stocked and in good order.
Physical Skills
1. Must have basic IT skills to be able to access and use electronic care planning and recording notes.
2. Must be able to perform patient manual handling. i.e. be able to support someone walking and using transfer aids. Be able to use a wheelchair to transfer clients.
Other Responsibilities
1. Take part in regular supervision and appraisal.
2. Undertake any training required in order to maintain competency including mandatory training.
3. When required, gain support from Occupational Health, Human Resources or other sources.
4. Familiarise yourself with the health and wellbeing support available at Tinkers Hatch.
5. Undertake a Display Screen Equipment Assessment (DES) if appropriate to role.
6. Ensuring all activities are compliant with the latest guidelines and quality statements from CQC and incorporating ‘Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture’.
Disclosure and Barring Checks
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service Disclosure Check.
General
This is a description of the job as it is now. We periodically examine employees' job descriptions and update them to ensure that they reflect the job as it is then being performed, or to incorporate any changes being proposed. This procedure is conducted by the manager in consultation with the jobholder. You will, therefore, be expected to participate fully in such discussions. We aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, we reserve the right to insist on changes to your job description after consultation with you. Everyone at Tinkers Hatch has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm, ensuring that Tinkers Hatch Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures are promoted and adhered to by all members of staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Additional pay:
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Working with individuals with a Learning Disability: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/11/2024
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