Purpose
To provide a broad range of activities for the people we support that will aid their motivation and morale, promote independence and self-esteem, and assist them in developing the skills they need for daily life.
What Are The Key Responsibilities?
1. Ensure the safety of the individuals at all times whilst enabling people who use our service to undertake activities of their choice.
2. Provide activities that the individuals will enjoy and also expand their range of experiences and skills.
3. Provide opportunities for mental and physical stimulation.
4. Tailor activities to the needs and abilities of the individual while also providing group activities that will bring the individuals together.
5. Find the balance between arranging activities that the individuals like doing and activities that will expose them to new experiences.
6. Adhere to all Aiveda policies and procedures, including compliance with Health and Safety and Security regulations.
7. Keep up-to-date with any changes to policies, procedures, or regulations that affect the service.
8. Take responsibility for your own personal development and attendance at mandatory and service-specific training.
9. Support the Registered Manager and service through attendance at marketing events, e.g., open days, fairs, sports days, etc.
10. Present the service in a positive light and be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service.
11. Take responsibility for the safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, and the people who use our service.
12. Fulfill any duties requested by your manager.
Activities: What Does The Job Holder Have To Do?
1. Arrange activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of the people we support.
2. Arrange transport and accommodation for individuals' outings where necessary.
3. Communicate with the individuals about what activities they would like to do.
4. Prepare and implement a schedule of activities and tasks for the individuals.
5. Complete risk assessments to manage the risks enabling the people who use our service to undertake activities of their choice.
6. Liaise with external suppliers to provide entertainment and activities, for example, singers, bands, community access groups, etc.
7. Provide assistance and support for individuals in attending classes and groups.
8. Ensure that all necessary materials are available for activities.
9. Communicate all necessary information during handover.
10. Ensure that the approach to activities is tailored to the individual.
11. Where appropriate, teach the individuals skills for life, such as budgeting, travel (i.e., on public transport), cooking, shopping, and finding a job.
12. Offer encouragement where appropriate.
13. Document the aims and objectives of each activity.
14. Assist with person-centred planning where necessary.
15. Attend staff meetings.
16. Read, sign, and action all new policies and communications.
Relationships: Who Does The Job Holder Have To Work With?
On a day-to-day basis, the Activities Co-ordinator will work with:
1. The people who use our service and the staff team within the service.
2. Management including Deputy Manager, Regional Managers, Business Support Managers, depending on the service, and other Service Managers within the Company.
3. Friends and relatives who visit the people who use our service.
4. Professional people, for example, Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Chiropodists, Dentists, who provide services to the people who use our service either within the service or at their relevant practices.
5. Regulators who visit the service to make standard regulatory checks and audits.
6. Teachers, college staff, and adult learning groups where the people who use our service attend courses (dependent on the service).
7. People within the local community who the people who use our service come into contact with during visits outside the service.
8. Support Centre staff e.g., Property, Divisional Office staff, HR, IT, Finance.
9. Domestic help e.g., cleaners, workmen, cooks who support the service (dependent on service).
10. Purchasers/commissioners of services.
11. Contractors who provide a service or carry out work in our services.
12. Members of the public who are potential decision-makers for people who could be using our service.
What Are The ‘Good’ Aspects Of The Job?
1. Seeing the individuals smiling and enjoying themselves.
2. When the individuals willingly participate in activities and enjoy them.
3. Seeing the individuals health improve through stimulating activities.
4. Seeing the individuals develop the skills to do things that they weren’t able to do before, seeing them achieve.
5. Seeing the individuals develop friendships with other people.
6. Providing individuals with a better quality of life.
What Are The Potential Challenges Of The Job?
1. The varying health conditions, needs, and abilities of the residents.
2. Low staffing levels can make facilitating activities difficult as some activities rely on other staff to be involved.
3. Finding activities that will be stimulating and enjoyable for the majority of the individuals.
4. Encouraging individuals to engage in activities that are good for them.
5. Setting up new activities, particularly if it relies on working with other groups within the community.
6. Assessing the aims and objectives of each activity and constantly thinking about what the individual will get out of the activity.
7. Encouraging other support staff to be involved in activities.
8. The role of Activities Coordinator can be a lonely one as you are the only person doing that role in the service.
9. Encouraging people in the community to get involved and support activities.
10. Making ad-hoc changes to the schedule.
11. The day can be very hectic.
12. Running basic errands that may detract from the scheduled activities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Street: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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