Activities Organiser

Your benefits

• Competitive rate of pay
• Prior training offered
• Opportunities for growth
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual attendance bonus
• Loyalty bonus on selected work anniversaries
• Cycle to work scheme
• Compassionate leave
• Wellbeing leave
• Compliance bonus
• Reliability bonus
• Salary sacrifice scheme on childcare
• 50% discount in the café
• Study / Training allowance
• Birthday present with items from the café
• Wellness app to support mental health

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Job description

The Activities Organiser at [Employer hidden] is an essential part of the Operations team to ensure the marketing, strategy, activities and wellbeing of residents are supported each day throughout the week. The Activities Organiser will be expected to have an understanding of, and an empathy with the residents of [Employer hidden].

Working with a team of other Activities organizers to ensure that residents needs are met and boundaries of innovation continue to be pushed; the role is always adapting.

Main Duties

• To plan a month’s activities and discuss with the Operations Manager future planning, clubs and events
• To have regular interactions with all residents on a one to one basis in line with resident Care Plans; in the privacy of the residents room where appropriate, and respecting the confidentiality and privacy of these conversations
• To organise group activities for those who prefer company such as art classes, films, shows, handicraft groups, quizzes, board games, bingo, entertainment and group outings; in line with resident care plans
• To support residents in letter writing, shopping, reading aloud, board games, and assistance with the pursuit of individual hobbies and interests
• To organise visits from Ministries of all religious denominations and assisting to arrange transport for those who wish to attend as per their Care Plans
• To liaise with catering staff with respect to Birthdays, Christmas and special events
• To assist in fundraising activities thereby ensuring financial resources are available to pay for outside entertainment and outings
• To maintain records of all funds raised, monies spent, shop sales & stocks
• To supervise residents and group activities, having regard for their comfort and safety at all times
• To attend training or courses appropriate to activities
• To ensure all activities equipment is suitably stored and looked after
• To attend staff meetings and appropriate mandatory training
• To report any accidents/incidents to the Nurse in Charge immediately
• To be aware and keep updated on all home policies and procedures
• To assist with other duties as required

If you feel you have the right skills abilities for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Language training provided
• On-site parking

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus

Flexible Language Requirement: English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate: March: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Reports to: Operations Manager

Hours: Part Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

If you are interested in this position, please complete the form that you can find clicking on the button below. If you are UK-based, please send this form to [contact hidden]. If you are an overseas/international candidate (or you require sponsorship), please contact our partner company AVC Recruit at [contact hidden].