Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator - required for ‘Selwood House’ in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.

We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

Hours: 30 Hours per week, working weekends on rota

Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.

Do you have creative flare & want to make a difference everyday?

We are looking for an Activities Coordinator with creative flare and out-of-the box thinking to organise, run events and activities for our residents. From pumpkin-carving, to budding gardening, crafts and more - no two days will ever be the same as you support our residents to try new things and ensure they feel connected with the wider community.

What you will be doing: It’s hard to capture everything but we’ve jotted down a few key parts of the role below:

• Organise varied activities within the Home to cater for a variety of interests and life stories for individuals, small groups and large numbers of residents.
• Meet targets set out to improve our resident’s lives which includes getting to know every resident through our 'Resident of the Day’ programme
• Work together with other local community groups and the wider local area.
• Bring fun, ideas, and energy into our residents’ lives! Inspire others through great relationships, to deliver a range of thought-provoking wellbeing ideas
• Coordinate a wide range of trips & experiences within the local area for small groups & individuals
• Arrange key events throughout the year, such as seasonal celebrations & charity events

About You

We are looking for someone who is friendly, welcoming, and entertaining, and would ensure all activities are appropriate for all residents.

• An understanding of care sector would be advantageous
• Have a friendly & caring attitude
• Good planning & development skills
• Able to engage well with the residents and their families
• Be proactive, passionate, and supportive team player, with experience of maintaining the highest levels of customer service.
• You will be going out and about, networking, planning activities and with residents therefore having access to your own vehicle with business Insurance is essential

In Return:

You’ll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:

• Annual pay reviews.
• A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Annual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes
• Subject to Terms and Conditions

Click the Apply Button Now! -If Activities Coordinator role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.

We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

You may have experience as

Entertainment coordinator, wellbeing, lifestyle, wellbeing, drama, social recreation, entertainment executive, events coordinator, care assistant.