Activities Champion at Danybryn Care Home
Reference: MAR20252496
Expiry date: 14:22, Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Location: Danybryn, Radyr Cardiff
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Working Hours: 14 hours per week
Shaw healthcare is delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer as well as the UK’s largest employee-owned healthcare company. In our recognition of your contribution to the care that our service users need, we are committed to making sure your salary is significantly more than the Government National Minimum Wage.
Are you a Friendly, Compassionate and Caring person who is looking for a career where you feel valued and rewarded for the work that you do? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Do you enjoy seeing people get the most out of every day and achieve what they want in life? This is what a Career in Shaw healthcare is all about. We look to provide as much flexible working as possible to secure your work/life balance.
Shaw healthcare is looking for an Activities Champion to join the team in Danybryn. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference in the lives of those we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect our own family members to receive. You will be using the latest care technology that will enable you to spend more time with the service users that you care for.
Responsible for providing stimulation and encouragement to residents through entertainment, activities, and community links. Promote the Home by assisting with fundraising events and functions. Build good relationships with the service users and their relatives. Act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home.
Responsibilities:
1. To formulate an activity profile for each individual service user through liaison with care staff.
2. To ensure the safe and proper use of all equipment.
3. To maintain accurate and legible records in respect of service users’ activities.
4. To liaise with the senior nurse on duty regarding outings.
5. To research all prospective outings in respect of access and toileting facilities.
6. To liaise with senior care assistants regarding medical or nursing care information about service users.
We will provide you with full training, including our leadership programme which can support your development and opportunities for progression within Shaw. You will also enjoy access to a variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being throughout your career, including:
* Care Qualifications
* 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax-free bonuses to date!
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral)
* Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
* Company Sick Pay
* Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
* Free Uniform
* Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
* Death in service payment *subject to criteria
* GP online - providing around-the-clock GP consultation via an interactive app
* Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts
* Holiday discounts
* Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
* Online benefits and cashback rewards
* Free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support
You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent member of our team.
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