Activities Lead

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices. KYN BICKLEY is our first care home which opened in February 2023. Located in Bromley, KYN BICKLEY is an 86-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further three care homes in development in London. We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for best practice dementia care and hold integrity dear to their hearts.

About the opportunity

As Activities Lead here at KYN you will be an essential part of the KYN Household, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere and consistently delivering an exceptional experience for our residents and their families. Supporting the team, you will deliver a wide range of activities, planning and researching various interests, hobbies and past times, on an individual basis, ensuring that every day is stimulating, exciting and enjoyable for residents.

Main Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a varied, inspiring programme of individual and group activities that enhance residents’ well-being.
• Plan a rich calendar of events, including arts, music, movement, cultural experiences and trips within the local community and beyond.
• Build strong partnerships with community groups, organisations and suppliers to broaden engagement opportunities.
• Foster intergenerational and community links to support residents’ sense of belonging and self-esteem.
• Continuously review and improve the life enrichment programme, measuring engagement and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively to promote a whole-home approach to meaningful activity, with a focus on residents living with dementia.
• Support residents in achieving personal goals and daily activities that promote independence and fulfilment.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with residents, understanding their interests and preferences.
• Use your own skills and hobbies to create meaningful interactions and experiences.
• Ensure residents are offered choice in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and make best-interest decisions where needed.
• Encourage participation in activities while promoting positive risk-taking.
• Contribute to assessments of residents’ abilities using a strengths-based approach.
• Complete and oversee accurate activity and well-being documentation.
• Gather and act on feedback from residents, staff and external providers.
• Communicate clearly and help resolve concerns promptly.
• Lead, motivate and mentor your team, supporting new or less experienced colleagues.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety for residents, colleagues and visitors.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers, ensuring quality, safety and appropriate insurance.
• Manage the annual activities budget responsibly and negotiate supplier costs effectively.

About you

• You will have imagination and structure, as well as strong planning and organisation skills.
• You will be a professional, who has proven track record of creating, designing, curating and organising events that stimulate and engage.
• You will be a confident individual with a hands-on approach who will lead and inspire the team.
• You will be an effective team player who builds professional and trusting relationships with every member of the team, ensuring they feel valued.
• You will be patient with the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to anticipate problems before they arise.
• You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual.
• You will have experience of working, and developing relationships, with a wide range of suppliers, along with the ability to negotiate effectively to ensure maximum value and experience for residents.
• You will be able to demonstrate a flexible attitude to working arrangements as some weekend work will be required.

About our commitment to you

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift.
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels.
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology.
• Custom-made uniforms provided.
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits.
• Discount schemes.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• And much more…

KYN is an equal opportunities employer. To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.