Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Activities Co-ordinator to join our team at Cedar Garden Care Home, Tag Lane, Preston. Working four days a week from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, and will involve some weekends. 30-hour contract available.
Cedar Garden is a 30-bed dementia specialist, male-only facility. Our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible; our homes promote independence, dignity, and respect through positive risk-taking and empowerment.
About the role:
As an Activities Coordinator, you will be required to create ideas, organise social and recreational events, both in and outside of the home, and consult with our residents to identify their social and recreational interests, generate enthusiasm, and support the delivery of these activities.
You will also plan and implement a wide range of activities to support the physical and mental wellbeing of our residents. Ideal candidates will have previous experience within a similar setting, ideally with groups of people who have a variety of needs and tastes. Working as part of a wider team, you will be committed to making the lives of elderly people better and focused on making our residents’ lives fulfilling.
In return we offer:
* 4 weekly pay
* 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
* Free Parking
* Cost of DBS check
* Comprehensive induction
* Internal career progression opportunities
* Free uniform
* On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
* Pension Scheme
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
If you feel you have the right values for our family-run company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.
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