At a Glance
- Tasks: Create fun and engaging activities for residents to enhance their daily lives.
- Company: Join a family-run care home dedicated to exceptional resident experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 28 days holiday, and discounts with the Blue Light Card.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while enjoying a vibrant work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in organising activities and a passion for enhancing lives.
The predicted salary is between 14.24 - 14.24 £ per hour.
As an Activities Coordinator at Ashlynn Grange Care Home, you will be responsible for supporting the provision of meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities which are planned in the Home for our residents - we want to make memorable moments at Ashlynn Grange!
About Ashlynn Grange Care Home
Ashlynn Grange is an exceptional 153-bed care home in Peterborough. The home prides itself on the surrounding gardens that grow flowers and a variety of different vegetables.
The level of care at Ashlynn Grange is exceptional, and all staff love to keep residents entertained with a full programme of activities and live performances on our outdoor stage.
Our newly refurbished café is available to our residents and their visitors, serving a variety of fresh tea, coffee and cakes daily.
About The Role
The Activities Coordinator, known internally as Lifestyles Coordinator, will proactively engage with and support the activities programme in the Home.
They will provide support to ensure other team members and residents know about and are engaged in the activities programme.
Salary
£14.24 per hour (includes a 12.1% uplift in lieu of accrued holiday pay).
Shift Pattern
Flexible shift pattern across Monday to Sunday.
Home Location
Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9UZ.
- Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of a meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities programme, based on person centred care principles, throughout the home that involves and includes all residents relative to them as individuals.
- Champion person centered care with all team members in the home to ensure residents are empowered to make, or continue to make, Lifestyles choices relevant and appropriate to them
- To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.
- Training, Skills & Experience Required
- Experience of organising and scheduling programmes of events or activities, ideally within a healthcare environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of our residents.
- Knowledge of dementia is highly advantageous.
- Proven track record for leading, empowering, supporting & motivating a team.
- What We Can Offer
- Fully comprehensive induction.
- Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
- 28 days of holiday per year.
- Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
- Refer a friend scheme.
- About Athena
Athena Care Homes are a family run business with seven homes across East Anglia. We have care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) & Ipswich (Suffolk).
We want to be the first choice for high quality residential, nursing and dementia care, leaving a positive legacy within our communities.
Our care homes are managed by amazing and passionate people, including strong leadership by our home managers with dedicated care, clinical, hospitality and activities teams to provide exceptional care and experience, achieving brilliant outcomes for people in our care.
We hold our values close to our hearts and ensure that team members throughout each of our residential and nursing homes understand them and what importance they hold.
We approach everything we do with thought, and we deliver with passion.
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At Goodwins Hall Care Home, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and development of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters continuous learning and offers numerous opportunities for career progression, including funded apprenticeships. Located in the heart of King's Lynn, we provide a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on residents' lives while enjoying a flexible work schedule.
Contact Details:
Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd Recruitment Team
