Activities Co-OrdinatorNHS

Job summary

40 Hours per week - over 5 days - including alternate weekends 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 endeavour to try other activities. By supporting and actively

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator at Akari Care, you will play an essential role in enhancing the quality of life for our elderly residents. Your primary responsibilities will include organizing a variety of social activities tailored to the interests and abilities of the residents. You will work closely with the Home Manager and community teams to ensure activities promote diversity and inclusivity. Each week, you will dedicate 40 hours spread over 5 days, including alternate weekends. The role demands creativity, flexibility, and the ability to adapt activity plans at a moments notice. The position also involves collaborating with colleagues and residents' relatives to foster a supportive and engaging community atmosphere. Additionally, you will take part in fundraising initiatives and budget management to ensure a vibrant and fulfilling activities calendar. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a similar setting and shares our commitment to providing attentive and personalized care.

Job description

*** 40 Hours per week - over 5 days - including alternate weekends **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 endeavour 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.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 3%
• 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 gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

About us

Akari Care is a prestigious care home provider dedicated to offering award-winning services to the elderly. We focus on creating welcoming and nurturing environments where our residents can thrive. Our philosophy centers around valuing and respecting every individual, ensuring they receive the personalized care they deserve. Akari Care takes pride in fostering a professional community enriched by compassion, kindness, and a commitment to excellence. We engage with experienced staff who share the same dedication to enriching the lives of our residents. In line with our mission, we invest in employee development, offering training programs that equip our staff with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the diverse needs of those in our care. Our homes are designed to provide a safe and secure setting promoting the dignity and individuality of each resident, thereby ensuring they lead full and rewarding lives.