This is an activities and wellbeing post at Loxley Park Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The coordinator plans and runs activities and events for residents, builds life stories from residents and their families, and submits a monthly plan and weekly overview to the Home Manager. Previous work with older people in a residential dementia setting is sought, along with experience organising activities, and the post needs a driving licence that covers minibuses. A DBS check and proof of right to work are also required.
What the job involves
- Provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, psychological and social wellbeing
- Promote privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment for all residents
- Identify residents' life history, needs and preferences by listening to residents and families, and develop detailed life stories
- Plan and submit a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview to the Home Manager
- Arrange activities, events and outings, encouraging involvement from staff, relatives and visitors
- Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to the home's professional image
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Valid driving licence and ability to drive a minibus
Experience
- Previous work with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting
- Experience organising activities and events
Skills & knowledge
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to stimulating, quality activities and social events
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check, cost met by the employer
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Living the values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
