The Activities Co-Ordinator role at Akari Care is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly residents. As part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a diverse range of activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the residents. With a focus on promoting social interaction, engagement, and enrichment, you will play a key role in ensuring that the residents can lead fulfilling lives within a supportive and caring environment.
Main duties of the job
As an Activities Co-Ordinator at Akari Care, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive activities program that caters to the unique needs and preferences of the residents. This includes organizing a variety of events, outings, and group activities that encourage social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and physical well-being. You will work closely with the Home Manager and the wider community team to ensure that the activities align with the residents' individual interests and abilities, while also promoting diversity and inclusion. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the activities budget, sourcing materials and equipment, and collaborating with colleagues, relatives, and friends to maximize resident participation and engagement. The role requires a compassionate, adaptable, and creative individual who is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals.
About us
Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential and nursing care services for the elderly. With a focus on creating a supportive and nurturing environment, Akari Care aims to empower its residents and offer personalized care that respects their individuality and dignity. The organization is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and promoting the well-being of its residents through a range of activities, therapies, and social events.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home. This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavor to try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activities with residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives. Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.
In actively assisting with innovative fund-raising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, you will enjoy thinking creatively and out of the box with regards to ways in which additional funds can be raised to support our residents activities. You will help to ensure that you and your colleagues create an environment which is supportive, caring and kind and undertake all duties in a way which provides a secure and safe atmosphere in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individualism and dignity in order to lead full lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
* Experience of working within a similar environment
* Previous experience within a similar type of role
* A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach
* Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
* Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
* Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
* Outgoing and have an infectious personality
* Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
* Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
Whats in it for you:
* 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)
* Fully funded training and development
* Support with personal development plans
* The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
* An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included
Person Specification
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Activities Co-Ordinator role should have previous experience working in a similar environment, with a demonstrated track record of planning and delivering engaging activities for older adults. A caring nature, the ability to provide a personalized approach, and a warm and approachable personality are essential for the role. The candidate should also be flexible, adaptable, and able to work well under pressure without negatively impacting those around them.
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.
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