Job Summary
Akari Care is a leading provider of award-winning care homes, offering personalized care and a supportive environment for older adults. As an Activities Coordinator, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents by organizing a diverse range of activities and fostering a sense of community within the home.
Main Duties of the Job
As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities that cater to the diverse interests, abilities, and cultural backgrounds of our residents. You will work closely with the Home Manager and the wider care team to create a vibrant and inclusive community where residents can maintain their hobbies, try new activities, and enjoy quality time with others. Your role will involve budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, as well as actively participating in and accompanying residents on offsite activities. You will demonstrate a caring nature, flexibility, and an outgoing personality to ensure our residents feel valued, respected, and able to lead fulfilling lives.
About Us
Akari Care is committed to creating a community where residents are valued, respected, and provided with the care they deserve. The company has a strong focus on promoting diversity, inclusion, and a positive, caring atmosphere within its homes.
Date Posted
17 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Other
Salary
£11.49 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Part-time
Reference Number
1231990728
Job Locations
Akari Care, Gateshead, NE8 1QU
Job Responsibilities
We seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about making a real and positive difference in the lives of older people. You will help engage residents to socialize within the home by providing a variety of activities that cater to all tastes, abilities, and cultures, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate individual programs, encouraging residents to maintain pre-existing hobbies and try new activities. By supporting and encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate, you will enable additional stimulation and promote socializing among residents. You will actively assist with innovative fundraising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, thinking creatively about ways to raise additional funds to support our residents' activities.
What We Require From You
* Experience of working within a similar environment
* Previous experience in a similar role
* A caring nature with the ability to give everyone a personal approach
* Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
* Work well under pressure without negatively impacting those around you
* Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
* Outgoing with an infectious personality
* Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
* Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents
What’s In It For You
* A competitive salary
* Pension contribution of 5%
* Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
* Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
* 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
* Flexible working patterns
* Fully funded training and development
* Support with personal development plans
* The opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally
* An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included
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
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care, Gateshead, NE8 1QU
Employer's Website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr