Activities Coordinator

Pencombe Hall is a 26 room, family run, care home that provides help and support for elderly people living within our home. We pride ourselves on providing high levels of person-centered care, taking into consideration the wishes and needs of our residents.

We are currently recruiting for an Activities Coordinator to join our team!

Our ideal candidate:             

Will ensure the wellbeing of all residents by maintaining the six broad values of Privacy, Dignity, Independence, Choice, Rights and Fulfilment

Will organise and coordinate a programme of activities for Residents living at Salford House Care Home in conjunction with Carers, Senior Carers and Management

Will take part in any associated training activities in order that you ascertain the skills and knowledge to carry out your role in an effective and safe manner

Other duties include:

To identify the needs of all residents individually through profiles, biographies, and care plans

To plan, organise and facilitate group activities

To provide occupational opportunities for individual residents

To plan organised social activities including entertainment and outings

To involve residents’ relatives in the activity programme and attend meeting as and when appropriate

To coordinate the provision of services from external organisations

To establish and maintain links, and encourage involvement of the local community within the care home, for example schools, religious establishments, and voluntary groups

To assist and support other carers and volunteers allocated to assist the activity programme

To ensure that attendance to both mandatory and required training courses are met in order that skills, knowledge, and competency levels are maintained to carry out the role efficiently and affectively

To attend all staff meetings and supervision sessions as and when required

Ensure any required advanced level training is met to carry out the role efficiently and effectively

To comply with all job-related policies, procedures, regulations, and rules ensuring the health safety and welfare of the residents and colleagues

It is the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure adherence to the company’s equal opportunities policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be tolerated

It is the responsibility of every member of staff to ensure compliance with health and safety at work legislation

It is the personal responsibility of all staff to act in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)

To undertake any other duties that may arise from time to time as requested by Senior Carers to the Registered Manager/Deputy

Benefits of working at Pencombe Hall

Paid breaks.

Petrol contribution (up to 20p/mile dependant on distance travelled – excluding those within 5 miles of Pencombe)

Pension Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Criminal Record check, funded by Pencombe Hall

Uniform, funded by Pencombe Hall

Training programme to enhance your skills leading to potential career progression

Hot Meals on shift

Annual Pay Review