Provide a range of activities providing support and opportunities to enhance and maintain the independence of service users.
Responsibilities and accountabilities
- Support the Manager and care Staff in the arranging and delivery of activities to a variety of service user groups within a residential or day care setting. Develop activities which reflect service users wishes and their needs as assessed by care Staff in order to meet aims and objectives as outlined in care plans.
- Run and supervise individual and group activity programmes.
- Maintain service user records and contribute to other establishment records, as required.
- Provide personal care to service users, as required.
- Undertake the direction of volunteers.
- Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans to meet service users’ needs for social and mental stimulation.
- In conjunction with the Manager organise and arrange group and individual activity programmes, and to undertake risk assessments in relation to all planned activities.
- Participate in staff meetings and undertake training.
- Undertake any other duties of a lesser or comparable nature, as required.
Must haves:
- Good awareness of relevant legislation
- Awareness of relevant legislation
- Basic knowledge of health and safety
- Awareness of anti-discriminatory practice/attitudes
- Some experience of working in a caring or role in the community
- Experience of planning and organising activities
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to contribute to group work
- Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of care plans/reviews
- Information sharing
- Applications from a sensible commuting distance considered
- Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the relevant location without requiring employer sponsorship, either now or in the future.
- Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 32 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
- Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
- Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
- Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
About Us
Care Dorset launched in October 2022 as a new provider supporting adults across a range of support models and in different settings including reablement, day services, supported living, and residential care.
We are a local authority trading company, wholly owned by Dorset Council, with strong ambitions to innovate and transform our existing services to deliver better outcomes for people as well as growing commercially.
We are people focused . We are genuine . We have integrity . We will develop . We are a team .
These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.
Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join Care Dorset
‘Residential homes’ are precisely that: they provide a permanent home for every individual who lives there. That includes mealtimes, a bed, and bathing.
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Activity Co-ordinator - Streets Meadow employer: Care Dorset
At Care Dorset Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we support. Our inclusive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering extensive training opportunities and a generous benefits package, including up to 31 days of annual leave and enhanced maternity pay. Located in a vibrant community setting, our team members enjoy meaningful work that truly makes a difference, alongside access to a supportive Employee Assistance Programme and exciting rewards for their contributions.
