Activities Coordinator

Hours- 32hrs weekly

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

• Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.
• Liaise with residents, relatives, friends and staff to ensure full knowledge of each resident’s likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.
• Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external resources and community based resources.
• Plan, lead or participate in a varied programme of activity around the needs of the resident group, using identified resources, in conjunction with the Activities Assistant, Registered Manager, and other colleagues.

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Can demonstrate experience in organising activities
• Experience of supervising or delegating work to others

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive Scheme
• Company pension scheme – employers' contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40, and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and an enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.