20 hours a week over 4 days, alternate weekends with a flexible approach.
We are expanding our activities team and looking to recruit an Activities Coordinator to join our small 20 bed residential care home based in Ryde.
Our Activities Team provide a full and varied activities programme of therapeutic group, individual and one to one activities for residents to enjoy.
Main Duties of our Activities Coordinator:
1. Organise, plan an activity programme reflecting our residents’ preferences.
2. Produce a monthly newsletter for both residents and families.
3. Support residents to engage with the local community, churches and various groups outside of Victoria House.
4. Ensure our residents are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing.
5. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
6. Develop effective working relationships with other employees and work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
7. You will be working together as a team and on your own.
Skills and Experience of our Activities Coordinator:
1. Previous experience of organising events and activities would be an advantage.
2. A background in Leisure, Media or Arts would be an advantage.
3. Good organisational skills.
4. Forward thinking and able to plan effectively for upcoming events and activities.
5. A good level of computer literacy.
6. Enthusiastic and outgoing personality.
7. Willing to undertake training courses to keep skills relevant and up to date.
8. Hold a full, clean driving licence.
Interview Process:
In the first instance, send across your CV with a cover letter explaining how you meet the above criteria and your experience, and please complete the attached application form.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a formal interview held at Victoria House.
If successful following the interview, you will be invited to meet the activities coordinator and Lead and to complete an activity of your choice with the residents demonstrating your skills.
A decision will then be made as to whether you have been successful.
Please note this position is subject to a DBS check and references.
As well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits:
1. Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays.
2. Comprehensive induction training.
3. Ongoing training and development.
4. Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme.
5. Paid breaks.
6. Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
7. Wellbeing and 'Mental Health Matters' Support.
8. On site free parking.
9. Employee discounts including IOW Chamber of Commerce discounts.
10. Supportive management team.
11. 'Home from Home' working environment.
12. Fun, laughter and a positive work culture.
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