About this role
Job summary 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 new challenge within one of our homes. Come and join the Agincare family as an Activities CoordinatorWhere you'll be workingClick here to view the care home https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/buckinghamshire/the-croft-care-home/As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy£12.87 per hourRefer a friend scheme up to £1000Outstanding career developmentFully funded training up to QCF level 5Blue Light care discount packageCompany pension schemeOn demand pay What is required from you?A minimum of 12 months on your right to workPrevious experience required in organising activities or in an activities type roleMust be flexible to work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends Experience with dealing with budgets is essential For this position, we are looking for someone who is confident to work on their own as well as part of a team A day in the life of an Activities CoordinatorCompanionship- providing support, compani
Main duties of the job Come and join the Agincare family as an Activities Coordinator. As an Agincare employee, you'll enjoy a competitive hourly wage and an excellent range of benefits. Your responsibilities will include designing engaging activities plans, event planning, and resident interaction. You will be involved with planning events such as summer BBQs or Christmas parties for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you will also handle external communications and work on mobility and social activities. You will need previous experience in organising activities, be flexible to work 40 hours per week, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. This opportunity is perfect for those looking for a rewarding career where they can really make a difference.
About us Agincare is a family-run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With more than 4,500 team members, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers and continues to grow. Agincare operates over 100 locations across England, which include care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. The company is committed to supporting care leavers to live independently and is proud to offer guaranteed interviews to care leavers. Agincare's services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important at Agincare, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds.
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 new challenge 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 home https://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 weekends Experience with dealing with budgets is essential For this position, we are looking for someone who is confident to work on their own as well as part of a teamA day in the life of an Activities Coordinator
Companionship- providing support, 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 required in organising activities. Experience with dealing with budgets is essential.
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 Agincare
Address Agincare Homes Holdings
Amersham
HP6 6EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)