Activity Co-ordinator (unable to provide sponsership)

About our Home:

Nestled in the scenic grounds of Kingstanding Manor House is more than a care homeits a haven of excellence and warmth. With accolades like Outstanding from CQC and a Top 20 Care Home Award our residents find solace in studio-style rooms vibrant communal spaces and even our very own Manor Tavern. Here every day is a blend of tailored activities delicious meals and cherished moments in our lush gardens. At Manor House we dont just provide care; we craft a lifestyle where every resident feels like family.

The post holder will be responsible for the Care of residents and to work in a team environment to ensure good practices exist.

They will deliver physical psychological and social care to the frail elderly residents of the home and meet the needs and supporting the smooth running of the routines within the home.

Other responsibilities will include assisting with medication distribution; acting as a team member answering enquiries from visitors and professional bodies associated with the care of the residents and ensuring that any enquiries or tasks beyond knowledge or capability are passed on to the Senior in charge of the shift.

About the role:
The post holder will be responsible for planning and organising activities for all residents in the Home at various times during the day. There will be times when additional hours may be required in order to facilitate outings and event therefore a flexible approach will be adopted for residents to receive the greatest advantage.

The post holder will be required to support and facilitate residents social intellectual and spiritual well-being through activity by supporting interests and enabling participation. To assist in the organisation and implementation of individual group and fundraising activities to promote and support each residents aspirations. The post holder will deliver physical psychological and social care to all the frail elderly residents of the home.

Responsibilities:

• To build friendship with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner.
• Maintain good communication levels with Manager Senior Care Assistants Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of role and high levels of co-operation. Support all areas of team working within the home to the extent that the role remains an integral element of the daily routines.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Agree the type and quantity of record keeping with the manager on a monthly basis.
• Ensure the individual rights of residents and staff are safeguarded in accordance with the Homes philosophy of care by being aware of the working practices and activities being actioned.
• Maintain client staff and business confidentiality at all times
• Plan daytime and evening time activities.
• Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
• Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.
• Assess residents needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Work individually and within the team to provide the necessary back up for all staff to a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the Home and in consideration of its residents.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff individual colleagues and residents.
• Always maintain client and business confidentiality
• Carry out any additional duties as requested.
• Undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home.

What we can offer you:

• Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend