Activities Coordinator

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We are looking for a part‑time Activities Coordinator to join our team at Aughnacloy House working 30 hours per week, 5 X 6 hour shifts between 9am – 6pm from Monday to Sunday.

To plan, organise and deliver activities for the residents of the Home.

• Provide varied and appropriate activities for all residents.
• Organise appropriate activities for all residents.
• Liaise with Home Manager and Senior staff regarding activities programme.
• Maintain accurate records of activities provided.
• Promote the image of the Home with a courteous, mannerly and efficient approach.
• Assist and participate with occasional fundraising activities (for Comfort Fund)
• Maintain resident, staff and company confidentiality at all times.
• Liaise with local community groups, etc, to source crafts, entertainment, etc.
• Liaise with local clergy from all denominations to provide support within the Home
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and legislative guidelines paying particular attention to Health and Safety.

This Job Description is not meant to be definitive but is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived and the duties and responsibilities may change in the light of developments.

• Experience working with the elderly.
• Experience of planning and organising activities.
• Proven interest in arts and crafts.
• Previous experience working in a similar role.

Aughnacloy House is a purpose‑built nursing home in the centre of Lurgan. All rooms are en‑suite and there are beautiful gardens and outdoor areas for residents to enjoy. In addition, there are themed areas throughout the home for therapeutic activity and treatment including a light therapy suite and also a fully equipped hairdressing salon.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We operate a no Smoking Policy.

Please note that applicants within the last six months need not re‑apply.

A satisfactory enhanced Access

NI check will be required for this post. The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders.

Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.