About this role
Job summary The role of an Activities Coordinator at Agincare is to design and implement engaging activities and events for residents in their care home. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the elderly by providing companionship, organizing social and recreational activities, and supporting residents' independence and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating and executing a diverse activities program, planning events like summer BBQs and Christmas parties, and regularly interacting with residents to understand their interests and preferences. You will coordinate with external entertainers and businesses to bring new experiences to the care home. Additionally, you will support residents' mobility and independence through activities such as Zumba, ballroom dancing, and balloon tennis.
About us Agincare is a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, they are one of the largest care providers in the UK, with over 100 locations across England. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and offering them career opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Do you enjoy entertaining others or designing activities?
You may be new to care or looking for a newchallenge within one of our homes.
Come and join the Agincare family as anActivities Coordinator
Where you'll be working
Click here to view the care homehttps://www.agincare.com/care-homes/buckinghamshire/the-croft-care-home/As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£12.87 per hour Refer a friend scheme up to£1000 Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand payWhat is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work Previous experience required in organising activities or in an activities type role Must be flexible to work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekendsA day in the life of an Activities Coordinator
Companionship- providingsupport, companionship, communication and engagement with residents Creating activities- you will be in charge of designing an engaging activities plan both internally and with external resources. Event planning our Activities Coordinators are involved with planning events such as summer BBQs or Christmas parties for our residents. Resident interaction you will always be in conversation with residents to see which activities they want to do and bringing them to fruition. External communications as an Activities Coordinator you will be speaking with external entertainers or businesses to organise visits from entertainers or arranging for visits to businesses for the residents. Mobility - supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility through activities such as Zumba or ballroom or even things like balloon tennis. Social activities- trips out, social engagements and activities within the home for all abilities.About Agincare
Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Previous experience in organizing activities or an activities-related role is required. You must be flexible to work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare Homes Holdings
Amersham
HP6 6EJ
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)