Activities Co-Ordinator

Where: Abbots Lawn,
Sylvan Way,
Bognor Regis,
PO21 2RS
Position: Full Time
Pay: £9.13 - £10.16 (Per Hour)
Job Description: Apply today and contact Emily at Emily.Williams@ashtoncare.co.uk

From £9.13 + 50p per hour bonus (just for turning up!)

We are looking for an Activities Co-Ordinator to work with our care staff and residents in Abbots Lawn. Abbots lawn is our dementia nursing home and palliative care service, offering end-of-life care so that people can be comfortable at the end of their journey. Our company was built from the ground up by our director and Mental Health nurse Sue over 30 years and the day to day running is managed by her daughter Rebecca. Being a family business, we want to take care of our staff so they are in the best position to provide the best care for our residents.

As an Activities Co-ordinator the purpose of your role is to organise activities and events to entertain our service users. This will improve their quality of life and help them enjoy their time with us more.

Your principal responsibilities would be:
• Speaking to residents, their families, and staff to learn their interests and create and adapt an activity program based on these, with group and individual activities
• Plan parties for events such as Summer, Halloween, Christmas etc.
• Plan days out with the appropriate transport
• Make notes of the residents’ interests and which activities were engaged in or refused and adapting the program with this information
• Requesting any resources that you may need for these activities from the senior management team
• Alerting the care staff to any concerns about changes in a resident’s mood or participation levels

We are looking for a kind, caring person who is passionate about helping people enjoy their lives. Good communication and attention to detail are essential.

The position will be 40 hours per week at Abbots Lawn. Due to the nature of the position, some evenings will be required.

If you are interested in applying or would just like to learn a bit more, please email a copy of your CV or question to emily.williams@ashtoncare.co.uk))
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