Job Summary
We are currently looking for an experienced Activities Coordinator to join our existing team of fantastic mental health experts on a permanent basis at St Matthews Unit, Northampton.
St Matthews Unit is a dedicated residential nursing home in the heart of Northampton. The purpose-built care home provides high quality nursing care and long-term rehabilitation for people with severe mental health problems, including dementia and high dependency nursing needs.
Main duties of the job
1. Delivering & arranging activities for residents to provide a stimulating environment to meet their emotional, social, physical & intellectual needs, i.e., group activities and one-on-one sessions.
2. Coordinating & producing an activities programme, to include both one-to-one activity as well as group sessions, ensuring that this is circulated for all service users to know what is taking place.
3. Manage and execute shopping tasks for residents and the home.
4. Organize events such as Resident birthdays, Easter, summer, and Christmas fairs.
5. Ensuring the individual needs of service users are met, providing opportunities for individuals to use their skills and enhance their quality of life, whilst maintaining their independence and privacy.
6. Schedule and arrange appointments with hairdressers and chiropodists, being aware of their likes, dislikes, nutritional & cultural needs.
7. Motivate, encourage & participate in activities with service users, and delegate to staff, activity responsibilities to ensure that activities are taking place at regular intervals.
8. Observe & promote service user choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment & other rights.
9. Create a warm and friendly atmosphere within the home, which allows & encourages service users to develop and participate in the running of the home to their fullest potential.
About us
Established in 1995, St Matthews Healthcare is a specialist private Mental Health and Social Care provider of adult in-patient and rehabilitation care with step-down and nursing care provision in the Midlands and East Sussex.
Our service users enjoy personalised care in a safe, caring environment to help promote their mental and physical wellbeing in our growing portfolio of nursing care homes and hospitals.
At St Matthews Healthcare, we strive to be an outstanding care provider and employer of choice by inspiring Passion for Care by putting People First, where Positivity and Partnership fuel Progressive growth in an environment that draws strength from actively Pursuing Diversity.
Date posted
10 March 2025
Pay scheme
Salary: £12.04 to £12.22 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: L0013-25-0002
Job locations: St. Matthews Nursing Home, St. Matthews Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HF
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate and implement individual and group therapeutic sessions based on residents' individual assessments, needs, preferences, and abilities, and keep accurate records and evaluations for each individual resident.
2. Handle situations when residents are distressed.
3. Encourage and assist residents in meeting their dietary and nutritional needs, including feeding.
4. Assist residents with their personal needs in emergency situations.
5. Ensure all activities are documented in Nourish.
6. Contribute to the prevention and management of untoward incidents and ensure quality of life and meaningful activity by encouraging residents to engage in therapeutic activities.
7. Act in a manner that enhances the reputation of the unit and the social status of the residents particularly when collaborating with relatives, visitors, and the local community.
8. Be aware of the Unit Policies and Procedures/Operational Policy, and participate in regular managerial/clinical supervision and staff meetings.
9. Undertake any other duties which may be required when requested by the line manager if it is for the benefit of the home and the residents.
Key Responsibilities
1. Organise and facilitate resident meetings to see if service users are happy with the activities on offer, as and when required.
2. Produce an activities programme, ensuring circulation among service users.
3. Manage and execute shopping tasks for residents and the home.
4. Accompany residents to hospital appointments and events.
5. Organize events such as Easter, summer, and Christmas fairs.
6. Plan and organize birthday parties for residents.
7. Deliver and arrange activities for residents, meeting their emotional, social, physical & intellectual needs.
8. Schedule and arrange appointments with hairdressers and chiropodists, considering residents' preferences.
9. Display compassion, patience & empathy in all tasks while being creative, organised & reliable.
10. Motivate, encourage & participate in activities with service users, delegating responsibilities to staff.
11. Arrange photographs of events and supply articles to Central Office for newsletters/share with families.
12. Observe & promote service user choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment & other rights.
13. Create a warm and friendly atmosphere that encourages service users to participate in the home’s running.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
1. GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
2. Previous experience in a similar role/setting.
Desirable
1. Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care.
2. NVQ in Activities level 2 or 3.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: St Matthews Healthcare
Address: St. Matthews Nursing Home, St. Matthews Parade, Northampton, NN2 7HF
Employer's website: https://smhc.uk.com
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