1. Are you an experienced Activities planner?
2. Are you passionate about promoting resident engagement and independence?
3. Do you enjoy the creativity of planning activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing?
If you said YES to any of the above, then look no further… We have the job for you!
Opened in the Autum of 2023, Marsh Farm Manor in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, is our brand new, state of the art, purpose- built facility - which will be home to 66 residents.
Hours: 21 per week
Your role as Activities Co-ordinator will include:
4. Creating / Leading new activities for Residents which promote Physical & Mental Wellbeing
5. To promote and support residents living independent lives
6. Maintaining the stock of activities equipment, materials, and resources
7. Creating strong community links and accessing local opportunities
Required Knowledge and Skills:
8. Creative flair with a range of practical skills e.g arts & crafts
9. Ability to motivate and engage in individual / group settings.
10. Able to adapt ways of working to support residents needs
So why join Anchor as a Activities Co-ordinator?
11. Career progression and promotion opportunities (Activities Co-ordinator to Leadership Roles)
12. Anchor is an accredited living wage foundation member.
13. Training available to complete your level 3 and above
14. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
15. 100’s of discounts on big brand shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
16. £250 refer a friend scheme
17. Wellbeing support
18. Eligible for a Blue light card (Access to massive savings for front line staff)
19. Savings advice, free life assurance and Salary Advance scheme, plus many, many more
Ready to start your next challenge at Anchor as a Activities Coordinator? Apply today, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
20. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
21. Mental health support
22. Flexible working options
Finance
23. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
24. Quick and easy pension transfer service
25. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
26. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
27. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
28. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
29. Career progression and promotion opportunities