Job Description We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Activity Coordinator to join our care home team.
The role involves planning and delivering engaging activities that promote the well-being and enjoyment of our residents.
You will organise a variety of events, from arts and crafts to social gatherings, ensuring each activity caters to individual interests and abilities.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a passion for making a positive impact in people's lives.
Hours for this role is 18 hours per week and weekends only.
We are not currently accepting applicants requiring sponsorship.
· Permanent contracted hours.
· Fully funded induction and ongoing training and career development · Access to 100'S eLearning courses. · We are an established family run business, not an agency.
· Wellbeing support for you with Access to our qualified Mental Health First Aiders · Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more) · Wellbeing events and initiatives including gentle relaxing and yoga, self-gratification and menopause support.
· Company pension scheme · Staff appreciation incentives; Reward and Recognition for our exceptional carers with personal thoughtful gifts.
· Earn extra money with our 'Refer a friend' scheme · Welcome Bonus for new staff via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend' About The Role As a Activities Coordinator with us you will: · Plan and deliver engaging activities.
· Promote the well-being and enjoyment of our residents· · Organise a variety of events, from arts and crafts to social gatherings.
· Ensure each activity caters to individual interests and abilities.
· Uphold the principles of Altogether Care's values.
All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.
N.B**The pay for this role meets the national minimum wage for over 21s.
Altogether care is a family run care provider established in 1988 where we have been serving our local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 Years!
Skills Needed Relationship About The Company Altogether Care is a family-owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years.
We see our clients as an extended family.
So we work hard to understand the 'real you' and put your wellbeing, quality of life and independence at the centre of everything we do.
Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.
Company Culture We recognise that the most important people after our clients, are our front line care providers who support them.
With care providers employed across our care services throughout the South West, we know that they are the key to our success, and the core of our business.
In addition to our care providers, our founders and the management team all work closely together, and all of whom have multiple years' experience within the care sector.
Desired Criteria Experience in a similar role Required Criteria A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature Excellent communication Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients and their families Are you legally allowed to work in the UK?
Record Keeping Skills Basic Computer Skills The Ability To Use A Camera Closing Date Monday 10th February, 2025