Care Home Activities Coordinator
Thorp House Nursing Home, Griston, Norfolk
- Pay:
- £12 per hour
- Type:
- Permanent
- Shift:
- Days
- Closing date:
- 02/05/2024
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About the company
Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where 2,000+ passionate individuals are changing lives every day. We have just been ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support 1,500+ residents in their journey.
But that's not all. We're ranked #1 in the UK for work wellbeing (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) because we believe in taking care of our own. We are proud of our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring you're valued and rewarded for your dedication.
Ready to join a team that puts people first, both residents and colleagues? We're seeking passionate individuals to join our growing family. Explore our current opportunities and make a difference where you matter!
About the role
As an Activities Coordinator, you will ensure all our residents enjoy a stimulating, fulfilling and happy lifestyle. You will use your experience in the arts, theatre, music, hospitality and event hosting to create and implement a wide variety of daily activities and programmes for our residents to enjoy that also encourage wellbeing, socialisation and harmony throughout our care home.
If you have previous experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator, Activities Coordinator or a similar role in a care, community, leisure, hospitality or event management environment, come and join our family in our care home.
Reports to: Home Manager/ Regional Hospitality & Lifestyle Manager
Skills and attributes
- Strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to think outside the box.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with residents, staff, and families.
- Knowledge of and experience in theatre, art, music, hospitality, and event hosting.
- Ability to lead group activities and manage volunteers.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A high level of empathy and an understanding of the needs of elderly and disabled residents.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and schedules.
Education and qualification
- A formal qualification in a relevant field, e.g. leisure, lifestyle, hospitality or event management, is an advantage.
What will you gain?
You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think it’s essential that we cover for you.
Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.
