Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join Akari Care, a provider of award-winning care homes, as an Activities Coordinator.
You will be responsible for planning and delivering a diverse range of activities that cater to the varied interests and abilities of the residents, promoting their social engagement, wellbeing, and quality of life.
With a focus on person-centred care, you will work closely with the home manager and the wider care team to create a supportive and inclusive environment where residents can thrive.
Main duties of the job As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and implementing a wide range of activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the residents.
This includes providing opportunities for socialisation, maintaining existing hobbies, and encouraging residents to try new activities.
You will collaborate with the home manager, care team, and the local community to ensure a varied and engaging program.
Additionally, you will assist with fundraising initiatives and budgeting to support the residents' activities.
The role requires a caring and compassionate nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the residents.
You will be instrumental in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where residents can lead fulfilling lives.
About us Akari Care is a leading provider of award-winning residential care homes in the UK.
With a focus on person-centred care, Akari Care aims to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalized care they deserve.
The organization is committed to supporting its employees in their professional development and providing a rewarding career path.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care.
Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home.
This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages.
You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavor to try other activities.
By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activitieswith residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives.
Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.
In actively assisting with innovative fund-raising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, you will enjoy thinking creatively and out of the box with regards to ways in which additional funds can be raised to support our residents activities.
You will help to ensure that you and your colleagues create an environment which is supportive, caring and kind and undertake all duties in a way which provides a secure and safe atmosphere in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individualism and dignity in order to lead full lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you: Experience of working within similar environment Previous experience within similar type of role A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Outgoing and have an infectious personality Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents Whats in it for you: A competitive salary Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKOTH Person Specification Qualifications Essential The successful candidate should have previous experience working in a similar environment, as well as a caring nature and the ability to provide a personalized approach to each resident.
Strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well under pressure are also essential.