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Activities Coordinator (Adult care)
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 13.31 - 14.01 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wimborne Minster, Dorset
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”
These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day.
Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join us
Location: Streets Meadow
£13.31 - £14.01 per hour
Increased pay for weekends
Full & Part-time hours available
Flexible work patterns - to be discussed at interview
Alternating weekends and Bank Holidays required
Refer a friend scheme up to £300
Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:
Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive induction
Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
About the role:
Each day as an Activities Officer is different. This role requires a wealth of creativity and imagination to create and run activities for the people we support.
Support the Manager and care staff in the arranging and delivery of activities to a variety of people we support within a residential or day care setting.
Develop activities which reflect wishes of the people we support and their needs as assessed by care staff in order to meet aims and objectives as outlined in care plans.
Run and supervise individual and group activity programmes.
Maintain records for the people we support and contribute to other establishment records, as required.
Provide personal care to the people we support, as required.
Undertake the direction of volunteers.
Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans to meet needs for social and mental stimulation of the people we support.
In conjunction with the Manager organise and arrange group and individual activity programmes, and to undertake risk assessments in relation to all planned activities.
Participate in staff meetings and undertake training.
Undertake any other duties of a lesser or comparable nature, as required.
About you:
Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Activities Officer is beneficial as this provides knowledge of the care setting. However, we will consider applications without this experience for the right person, as all training will be provided.
Good qualities to have:
A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Creative, with the ability to provide unique ideas
Organisational skills in order to arrange and plan multiple activities, including group activities and larger events
Basic knowledge of health and safety
Awareness of anti-discriminatory practice/attitudes
Some experience of working in a caring or role in the community
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.31-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week
Application question(s):
Are you in an easily commutable distance of Streets Meadow?
Experience:
organisation: 1 year (preferred)
activities or events: 1 year (preferred)Before You Apply
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