Activity Coordinator

Position title

Activity Coordinator

Full-time

Bradford

Allerton Park Care Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic activity coordinator.

The role is 30 hours per week which includes working alternate weekends.

• To devise, develop and supervise an appropriate activities programme.
• To prepare and distribute a weekly programme of activities to each Service User. Prepare and display a poster of the same.
• Encourage Service Users to attend events and organise their transfer to the venue.
• Advise staff prior to the event of details of requirements.
• Ensure appropriate catering is organised and set out in a suitable manner.
• Confirm details with outside entertainers and negotiate price, if applicable, to remain within the activities budget.
• Organise prizes for events if required.
• Attend to personal needs of Service Users such as letter writing, purchase of clothing etc.
• Maintain good contracts with the community to include parish priests, PAT dogs, local day centres, and charitable / voluntary organisations.
• Carry out any other duties as well from time to time as directed.

• Weekend availability

• To demonstrate good communication skills
• To undertake training which will keep the post holder aware of issues regarding the care of service users
• To demonstrate skills that enable the post holder to make links with the local community

• On-site parking

• English not required