We have an exciting opportunity for a Activities Coordinator to join our team at Churchfields Care Home in Cassington, Oxford. You will be part of a supportive and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support to our residents. You will make a difference every day by engaging in meaningful activities with residents as well as promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect always.
Churchfields Care Home is situated in the heart of beautiful Cassington near Witney, surrounded by wonderful scenery and a thriving community.
Every member of our team is dedicated to their work at Churchfields Care Home. We hand pick the best staff available and provide training and guidance to all who join us.
Care is a rewarding job but it isn’t easy. We encourage our team to work together to help one another with every task. This way no one feels left out or overburdened and life at Churchfields remains homely and stress-free.
We work hard to make sure team members are looked after as well as they look after our residents. If they have any issues, they feel comfortable talking to managers and other staff to solve them together.
We actively encourage our team to take time away from work so that they feel well-rested and can continue to provide high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. When working in care it’s easy to forget to dedicate time to yourself, so by taking time away care workers and the wider team can ensure that they are refreshed, and return to work feeling calm and collected.
Job description The Activities Coordinator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Organise and plan activity programmes reflecting service users’ preferences
· Support service users to access the internet and other communication methods such as letter writing, Skype and FaceTime
· Plan events within allocated budget
· Ensure service users are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing
· Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list:
· Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent,
Salary: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits: Free parking
Schedule: Full-time to work every other weekend.
Ability to commute/relocate: Cassington, reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Proficient Computer Skills - To research activities and events, to support people to use the internet and produce colourful posters and newsletters
Leadership Skills - Activities Coordinators need to encourage people to attend or join an activity, motivate them and keep them engaged throughout the event
Communication Skills - Activities Coordinators need to be able to speak with a variety of different groups, listen to their needs and work with big groups
Problem-solving Skills - Activities Coordinators need to be able to fix situations quickly or adjust activities for all involved Knowledge of event planning practices and techniques
Disposition/Personal Attributes Speaking Skills - Activities Coordinators need to be able to speak clearly and passionately to people, answer questions and keep people motivated
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Witney OX29 4BN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
