Activity co-ordinator

Prestwick Care, an expanding group of successful care homes in the North East are now recruiting for an Activities Co-ordinator at Bede House. The successful activities co-ordinator will plan, organise and co-ordinate activities for active daily living for each resident or group within our Care setting. The role will also involve assisting and supporting carers in developing activity plans and organising external outings.

Bede House is the newest addition to Prestwick Care since opening in December 2021. Situated in Ryhope, Bede House offers residential care for the elderly, requiring specialist care and nursing. Bede house also offers specialist care for young people with brain injury and persons suffering from underlying mental health conditions.

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Job Type: Permanent

Skills Required:

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

Main responsibilities:

• Assist Residents in all aspects of their daily activity programme
• Assist in the promotion of strategies to improve stimulation.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home.
• Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre to activities
• Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels activity/outings.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any significant incident.
• Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practice within the Care Home.
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.
• Organise entertainers as required in line with needs of the residents.
• Formulate individual social/life plans for each resident with support of the care team, relatives and residents.
• To support the home in fund raising for the residents social activities beyond what is allocated by the company.
• Produce appropriate marketing material with support of Home Manager.

If this Job is for you please apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person