The Activities Coordinator plays a key role in enhancing the quality of life of residents by developing and delivering a diverse, engaging, and person-centred wellbeing programme. The postholder will support residents to maintain a sense of purpose, independence, belonging, and fulfilment by providing meaningful activities tailored to their interests, abilities, and life experiences.
The role requires an individual who is creative, compassionate, and organised, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The Activities Coordinator will promote dignity, choice, inclusion, and positive risk-taking, supporting residents to live fulfilling lives while maintaining their wellbeing and independence.
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver a varied programme of meaningful activities.
- Basic IT skills for recording activities and maintaining documentation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Essential Qualifications
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Relevant qualification in Health & Social Care, Activities Coordination, Dementia Care
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working with older people, including those living with dementia.
- Understanding of person-centred care and wellbeing principles.
- Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying needs and abilities.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional weekends and events.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
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