Lifestyle Co-ordinator for Meadow Croft in Garstang
We are currently recruiting for a Lifestyle Co-ordinator to enable and support our residents to continue taking part in the activities and lifestyle choices they have always enjoyed. This includes meeting up with friends and family, going to the local bowls club, visiting the cinema, attending local groups, or enjoying specific pastimes like gardening, painting, or singing.
It all starts with getting to know our residents as individuals and finding out how they have lived their lives and what they enjoy doing. This will mean taking an interest and talking with our residents and their families and friends, plotting a life history book with them, and sharing their memories.
You will promote the social and recreational aspects of daily living for all residents. Engaging with the local community and its resources is essential. You will be creative, innovative, and enthusiastic, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
We are looking for someone with the following experience
* Experience of working with vulnerable adults
We are looking for someone with the following technical skills
* IT literate
* The ability to compile social care plans for residents
* Ability to communicate on the telephone
* Good interpersonal skills
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately
* Able to maintain confidentiality
* Able to work with residents to ensure they have fulfilling lives
* Able to prioritise workload
* Able to use own initiative
The ideal candidate will have these personal qualities
* Shares ideas with others to make improvements
* Keen to learn and improve own performance
* Committed to communicating with customers to understand their needs
* Will go the extra mile to help fulfil customer’s needs
* Has a ‘can-do’ attitude to work
* Enjoys working effectively as part of a team
Salary depending on experience & location
This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
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