Activities Co-ordinator

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Activities Co-ordinator to work in an excellent care home based in the Bolton Greater Manchester area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers

A care home which has been purpose-built in order to achieve high standards of residential and dementia care having been rebuilt by housing and care provider

As an Activities Co-ordinator your key duties include:

• Design plan and deliver a programme of individual and group activities based on residents assessed social needs.
• Promote residents social physical and spiritual wellbeing through creative engaging and inclusive activities
• Support residents in accessing a range of IT options (e.g. video calls social media online resources) to stay connected with family and friends
• Liaise with key workers relatives volunteers and community organisations to coordinate participation and events
• Keep accurate records of activities attendance and outcomes to support residents care plans
• Help to review and adapt activities programmes regularly to meet changing needs and preferences
• Support colleagues and contribute to the induction of new staff where appropriate
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance of all activity resources and equipment and work within budget
• Follow safeguarding infection control and health & safety policies at all times
• Attend training and development sessions as required which may involve travel to other locations

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• A genuine passion for improving the lives of older people through meaningful engagement
• The ability to design and deliver group and individual activities that motivate and inspire participation
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• The confidence to use IT tools and support residents in doing so
• The ability to work flexibly as part of a team and independently
• A positive attitude towards training personal development and continuous learning

**To be considered for this position you must hold a QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care Previous experience of working in a care related field**

The successful Activities Co-ordinator will receive an excellent salary of 13.60 per hour and the annual salary is 21216 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 30 hours a return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Life assurance and support with professional fees in relevant roles
• Free DBS checks and
• Free uniforms for care and support colleagues
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction ongoing training recognised qualifications and clear career progression.
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

Reference ID: 7436

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