This is an exciting opportunity to join Akari Care, a provider of award-winning care homes, as an Activities Coordinator. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a diverse range of activities that cater to the varied interests and abilities of the residents, promoting their social engagement, wellbeing, and quality of life. With a focus on person-centred care, you will work closely with the home manager and the wider care team to create a supportive and inclusive environment where residents can thrive.
Main duties of the job
As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and implementing a wide range of activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the residents. This includes providing opportunities for socialisation, maintaining existing hobbies, and encouraging residents to try new activities. You will collaborate with the home manager, care team, and the local community to ensure a varied and engaging program. Additionally, you will assist with fundraising initiatives and budgeting to support the residents' activities. The role requires a caring and compassionate nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the residents.
About us
Akari Care is a leading provider of award-winning residential care homes in the UK. With a focus on person-centred care, Akari Care aims to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalized care they deserve. The organization is committed to supporting its employees in their professional development and providing a rewarding career path.
Job responsibilities
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. 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 with the Home Manager and the wider 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, and cultures, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate individual programmes, encouraging residents to maintain pre-existing hobbies and try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activities with residents, you will enhance socialisation and quality time spent together.
In assisting with innovative fundraising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, you will think creatively about ways to raise additional funds to support residents' activities. You will help ensure that you and your colleagues create a supportive, caring, and kind environment, undertaking all duties in a way that provides a secure and safe atmosphere for our residents.
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 provide a personal approach
* Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
* Outgoing with an infectious personality
* Respect for everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
* Resilience and adaptability to differing needs of colleagues and residents
Whats in it for you:
* Pension contribution of 5%
* Recognition 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
The successful candidate should have previous experience working in a similar environment, as well as a caring nature and the ability to provide a personalized approach to each resident. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well under pressure are also essential.
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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