Activities Coordinator

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an Activities Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate must be motivated, have good communication skills and be a team player.

Company Philosophy

Glebe House aims to offer the residents in its home the highest standards of care and personal dignity and to allow within the realistic limits of the home, as much independence as possible. The provision of this care is the staff members' prime concern and staff are expected to carry out their duties to these standards at all times.

This job description outlines your main duties and responsibilities. It should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Terms and Conditions of Employment and Policies and Procedures, both of which can be obtained from the Manager.

Purpose of Position

To take the lead role and work closely with the Manager and other staff to provide residents with an individual programme of activities in accordance with their needs and wishes to enhance their quality of life by mental and physical stimulation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To assess each resident’s individual needs through consultation with the resident and their families, and compile a plan of activity to suit.
• To compile and keep records of residents’ interests and achievements and pass on appropriate information to other members of the care team.
• To report to and pass on information regularly and, if necessary, immediately to the Manager and/or her deputies, concerning residents’ medical condition and/or physical/mental state.
• To provide a timetable of activities to incorporate a variety of activities to accommodate all interests.
• To take the lead role in planning and supervising outings for the residents in consultation with the Manager.
• To liaise fully with the Manager when arranging entertainment so that staffing may be adjusted accordingly as necessary.
• To arrange and take part in social and marketing functions in accordance with the Manager’s instructions.
• To suggest and recommend suitable equipment for purchase (within budget) and order after the Manager’s approval.
• To store equipment tidily and safely in the correct designated place and be responsible for stock control.
• To identify opportunities for Press coverage (a) linked to the activity department function and (b) that will assist with the marketing of Glebe House, its general publicity and in liaison with the Manager.
• Assist with fundraising for residents as discussed with the Manager.
• To attend fire lectures, demonstrations and all training sessions as part of an in-house training programme, as required.
• To attend staff meetings.
• To ensure you keep abreast of new developments in the activities sector, to update yourself on new ideas on the provision of services to the homes’ residents and to introduce these to Glebe House as required.

Please note the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Check.