Activities Coordinator

Job Description

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people's lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our Activities team in our lovely nursing home, Cedar Court. Cedar Court offers 24-hour nursing, residential and dementia care for older people as well as care for younger people with physical disabilities in our specialist unit.

What would a typical day look like?

• Designing and distributing newsletters to our residents and their family members, updating them on the events and activities being held at the home.
• Implementing a monthly calendar filled with a variety of different engaging activities which may include arts and crafts, outside entertainment, themed days/nights, excursions and the usual interactive games.
• Collaborating with the care team to support with our residents social enhancement and maintain their sense of wellbeing.
• Promoting our home and events across social media channels, encouraging interaction and involvement with the local community.

The role really enables you to bring out your creativity, adapting activity programmes that respect individuals and further enhance the wonderful atmosphere we have within our home. Great communication skills and experience using social media platforms, coupled with great planning and organisational skills are a key requirement for this role, along with a fun and friendly personality.

Training and Support

Whether you are an experienced Activities Coordinator or are looking to start a new career, we provide full training and ongoing support. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme, along with the guidance of a well-established team.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive training courses through our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
• Blue Light Card offering discounts
• Recognition and Long Service awards

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, established in 2005, has a portfolio of 48 residential and nursing homes across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider in the care sector.

About Cedar Court

Cedar Court is situated in Witney, Oxfordshire. We specialise in Residential, Nursing, Respite, Dementia and Palliative care for elderly people and also provide specialist care for younger adults with disabilities.