About this role
Job summary
At St Helens Hall Care Home, we believe that meaningful activities and social engagement play a vital role in enhancing residents' health, happiness and overall wellbeing. We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Part Time Activities Coordinator to join our team and help create a vibrant and stimulating environment where residents can continue to enjoy fulfilling and rewarding lives.
As an Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in developing engaging experiences that encourage social interaction, independence and personal fulfilment. Working closely with residents, families and colleagues, you will help ensure activities are tailored to individual interests, abilities and preferences, making every day meaningful and enjoyable.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Part Time Activities Coordinator to join our team at St Helens Hall Care Home.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising and delivering a varied programme of activities and wellbeing initiatives that enhance residents' quality of life. You will encourage participation, build positive relationships and support residents to remain active, engaged and connected within the home and wider community.
This role is ideal for someone who is creative, organised and passionate about improving the lives of older people through meaningful engagement and enrichment.
About us
Apply now to become part of the St Helens Hall family! Our 94-bedded residential home for older adults is a dynamic and bustling environment, with our residents wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Recently rated Good by CQC in all areas, and having won a number of awards, our staff have been praised for the quality of care and for supporting residents to have maximum choice and control over their own lives.
If you want to work somewhere with a fantastic atmosphere and which will support your professional development, come and meet our dedicated Home Manager Amanda, who has worked at St Helens Hall since 2008 after starting as a Care Assistant herself.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the JobPlan, organise and deliver a varied programme of activities and wellbeing opportunities for residents.Develop meaningful one-to-one and group activities that reflect residents' interests, abilities and preferences.Promote social interaction, independence and inclusion throughout the home.Build positive relationships with residents and gain an understanding of their life histories, hobbies and personal interests.Encourage residents to participate in activities while respecting individual choices and preferences.Organise themed events, celebrations and seasonal activities throughout the year.Support residents to access community-based opportunities, outings and special events where appropriate.Develop positive relationships with relatives, volunteers and community groups to enhance the activities programme.Monitor participation and gather feedback to support continuous improvement.Maintain records of activities, resident engagement and outcomes in line with company procedures.Ensure activities are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant policies and risk assessments.Work collaboratively with care and hospitality teams to enhance residents' overall wellbeing and experience.Assist in creating a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment throughout the home.Uphold the values and standards of St Helens Hall Care Home and Sandstone Care Group at all times.Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the wellbeing of residents and the effective operation of the home.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
What are we looking for? Applicants will be diligent, creative, organised and committed to enhancing the quality of life of residents by providing activities which will interest, inspire, motivate and support them in their daily lives. Compassion, patience and positivity are just some of the key values and personal qualities required for this post, whilst a flexible approach to work is essential. Experience of working with an elderly client group and/or working within a care home environment would also be highly advantageous, as would the ability to cover outings or special events outside of normal working hours as required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Sandstone Care Group
Address St Helens Care Home
Elephant Lane
Thatto Heath
St Helens
Merseyside
WA9 5EL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sandstonecare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)