Activity coordinator
Haswellhealth care
Activity coordinator
Salary Not Specified
Haswellhealth care, Longhope, Gloucestershire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 35f8d0b4f304473b86226f35eb732798
Full Job Description
To lead and encourage residents to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence,
choice and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible.
To create a stimulating and varied programme of leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of
the home, for residents to enjoy. To work with each new resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities
and needs to put together an individual social care plan and to evaluate regularly.
To engage the local community into the daily lives of residents by initiating contact with local community
groups enabling residents to partake / continue with hobbies and interests as desired.
To recruit a network of volunteers to provide a variety of desired appropriate social opportunities as identified
by the residents.
2. Working relations
Internal relations:
External relations: Relatives, visitors, volunteers and community contacts.
Home Manager, care home team, residents and other local and central staff within
the charity.
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Location:
Registered Manager Care Homes
Normal working hours:
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3. Key objectives
- To consult with each resident in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to
- To ensure the social care plan for each resident is in place within 2 weeks from the date of admission
- To ensure that all residents receive some form of social activity each week and residents receive one
- To liaise and consult with staff and relatives regarding the care of residents and particular activities that
- To formulate and maintain a stimulating programme of activities for groups of residents and for
- Ensure the activity and social programme incorporates evenings and weekends.
- To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements, such as birthdays and
- To familiarise and connect with all key community groups whose particular expertise would make an
- To promote and enhance the existence of the home in the community and encourage the use of
- To regularly assess the effectiveness of the social events and activities programme.
- To work as an active team member with your colleagues within the home to ensure the highest
- To undertake any reasonable request which facilitates the resident's right to choice, dignity and respect
their likes/dislikes, abilities and personal preferences.
and it is kept up to date and regularly reviewed.
to one time, particularly those that do not wish to participate in group activities. This should include
opportunities within the home and the wider community.
may be beneficial and stimulating.
individuals whilst considering residents particular likes and dislikes as appropriate. To produce a weekly
programme of activities and social events and ensure it is advertised within the home and communicated
to all residents.
anniversaries, cultural and religious festivals and celebrations, and to be aware of the religious calendar
that may affect activity pursuits, relevant to the ethnic mix of residents.
invaluable contribution to the care home. To support any volunteers in their role and ensure they receive
appropriate induction, training, supervision and support.
communal spaces within the home for groups to meet and hold events.
standards of care are achieved.