Activities Coordinator

We are actively searing for a highly skilled Activities Co-ordinator to join our clients team in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

The Activities Coordinator plays a key role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by organizing and leading a variety of engaging and stimulating activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents in all aspects of their daily activity program.
• Assist in the promotion of strategies to improve stimulation.
• Observe care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records.
• Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care home.
• Escort residents traveling to and from the care centre to activities.
• Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels of activity/outings.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any significant incident.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the care home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practices within the care home.
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the care home.
• Organise entertainers as required in line with the needs of the residents.
• Formulate individual social/life plans for each resident with the support of the care team, relatives, and residents.
• Support the home in fundraising for the residents' social activities beyond what is allocated by the company.
• Produce appropriate marketing material with the support of the Home Manager

Requirements:

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable).
• Experience as an Activities Co-ordinator (preferably within a care home setting).