About this role
Job summary If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home. This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavor to try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activitieswith residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives. Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.
Main duties of the job The Activities Co-Ordinator at Akari Care is responsible for creating a welcoming and engaging environment in our award-winning residential homes for elderly individuals. The role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for our residents through personalised care and diverse, stimulating activities. Collaborating with the Home Manager and community teams, the Co-Ordinator develops activity programs that respect individual tastes, abilities, and cultures, ensuring a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities include encouraging residents to maintain and explore new hobbies, planning day trips, and supporting fundraising efforts. Ideal candidates should possess experience in similar roles, demonstrate a caring nature with great adaptability to change, maintain composure under pressure, and exhibit strong communication skills. Akari Care provides competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional residential care for elderly individuals, ensuring they receive the full range of support and attention they need to live enriched, dignified lives. Our mission is to maintain high standards of personalised care in an environment where residents feel respected and valued. This commitment to excellence has been nationally recognized, making Akari Care homes award-winning residences for those who call them home. We emphasise community spirit, individual respect, and the ongoing development of our staff to ensure the utmost quality of care. Employees are encouraged to embrace innovation, diversity, and inclusion, enhancing their skills and knowledge to meet the complex needs of our residents. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture, offering competitive salaries and a range of benefits that support staff well-being and career progression.
Job description Job responsibilities
Package Description:
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home. This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavor to try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activitieswith residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives. Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.
In actively assisting with innovative fund-raising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, you will enjoy thinking creatively and out of the box with regards to ways in which additional funds can be raised to support our residents activities. You will help to ensure that you and your colleagues create an environment which is supportive, caring and kind and undertake all duties in a way which provides a secure and safe atmosphere in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individualism and dignity in order to lead full lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
Experience of working within similar environment
Previous experience within similar type of role
A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Outgoing and have an infectious personality
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
Whats in it for you:
A competitive salary
Pension contribution of 5%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
Flexible working patterns
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans
The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in a similar environment and role, caring nature with a personal approach, flexibility, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills are required. Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to varying needs of colleagues and residents 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 Akari Care Limited
Address Akari Care
Gateshead
NE8 1QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)