Activities Coordinator in Newtownabbey

Objective of the Home: Our objective in Towell House Residential Home is to establish a holistic approach, providing person-centered care to residents of the highest possible standard. Under the direction of the Activities Manager, the post holder is responsible for the provision of activities and person-centered needs of residents ensuring that all policies and procedures are implemented and that the highest standards are achieved and maintained in care delivery.

General Responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to work with integrity, honesty, openness, accountability and respect. Be aware of issues relating to information and clinical governance, human rights, health and safety and welfare of residents and colleagues. The post holder will assist with orientation and introduction of new staff members to the home, promoting and taking part in a culture of continuous service improvement. Communicate effectively and maintain productive working relationships with the team and each other.

Main Duties:

• To co-ordinate all activities in Towell House and liaise with senior staff in regard to activities.
• Co-ordinate and provide activities as per National Minimum Standards and Home Policy.
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of activity records, and computerised information systems.
• Liaise with a wide range of external educational, vocational and leisure activity providers broadening the range of opportunities available to the residents.
• To ensure the spiritual and worship needs of the residents are met.
• Supervise volunteers within the activity programme.
• Produce a weekly social events programme and ensure it is advertised within the home.
• Consult with and assess each resident in order to identify their social and wellbeing requirements, according to their likes/dislikes, abilities/needs and produce plans.
• Participate in fundraising activities.
• To report any accidents/incidents immediately to the Person in Charge.
• Ensure that any maintenance or repairs requiring to be carried out are reported to the Maintenance Team promptly.
• Adherence to Uniform Policy at all times.
• Attending and participating in in-house/online training for self-development.
• Assisting in other areas as required by Management.
• To attend and participate in all staff meetings.

Qualifications: Candidates must be resident in the UK with the right to work. Minimum one year’s experience in a therapeutic role, voluntary or paid, gained within the last three years in a Residential/Nursing Home for the Elderly. The successful applicant will be able to work as part of a team but also be capable of working on their own initiative when required. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Be highly motivated and dynamic with a caring nature. Genuine interest in working within a caring environment. Team player.

Experience/Training: Up to date records of mandatory training. Level 2 Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care.

Benefits: As a valued employee we care for you from the first day of employment. Excellent, competitive rates of pay reviewed annually. Vitality Health Care for Key Staff. Westfield Foresight Health Cash Plan for all eligible staff. 24/7 Advice, Counselling, and Information Line. Westfield Rewards (Discounts & Offers on hundreds of leading online & High Street retailers). Your children are covered on Westfield Core Health Benefits. Free Access to Health E Hub Via Westfield Health. Group Life Assurance (4x annual salary, in service, death benefit). No time deduction for meal breaks. Contributory Company Pension Scheme up to 5%. Fantastic induction process. Free training to NVQ Diploma level 5/other recognised training for non-care staff. Learning and Development Support. Career Opportunities leading to Senior Management. Recognised pay structure for certified training. Annual bonuses x 3. Long Service Bonuses (5 yrs., 8 yrs. & 10 yrs.). Care, domestic and kitchen staff have 6.6 weeks A/L per annum. Overtime paid at time and a half. Recognised Bank Holiday worked, paid at double time, for eligible staff. Mileage allowance if called into work or for testing/training on your days off.