Activities Coordinator
Priory Daffodil House is looking to recruit an Activities Coordinator to join the team. This is a part time role of 25 hours.
Priory Daffodil House is a residential service in Pontypridd, South Wales. We provide support to males and females between the ages of 18 and 65, who are on the autistic spectrum who may also be presenting with complex needs.
Priory Daffodil House is a residential service in Pontypridd, South Wales. We provide support to males and females between the ages of 18 and 65, who are on the autistic spectrum who may also be presenting with complex needs.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service and to support the wellbeing of our residents. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
- Prepares plans and delivers a wide range of activities and programmes that are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of the individual, whilst also providing group activities and programmes that will bring the individuals together.
- Participates in site wide programmes and activities, and in other home programmes, with the agreement of line manager.
- Observes, records and reports Service user involvement in activities.
- Ensures the effective, timely and accurate updating of healthcare and other records and computerised information systems as directed.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a mental health, learning disability, or challenging behaviour setting, having developed the necessary knowledge and skills for the role. They will either hold or be working towards NVQ Level 3 in Care (for existing employees), or be willing to work towards this qualification (for external applicants). The candidate will be able to organise and prioritise their own work in line with procedures and ward requirements, referring issues to senior staff as needed. The role requires flexibility in managing routine tasks, a creative approach when facilitating sessions, and a willingness to contribute ideas to develop and improve ward or hospital activities.
Social Care Wales
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a mental health, learning disability, or challenging behaviour setting, having developed the necessary knowledge and skills for the role. They will either hold or be working towards NVQ Level 3 in Care (for existing employees), or be willing to work towards this qualification (for external applicants). The candidate will be able to organise and prioritise their own work in line with procedures and ward requirements, referring issues to senior staff as needed. The role requires flexibility in managing routine tasks, a creative approach when facilitating sessions, and a willingness to contribute ideas to develop and improve ward or hospital activities.
Social Care Wales
As of October 2022 it will be mandatory for all care workers in Wales to register themselves with Social Care Wales.
For more information on this, please visit: https://socialcare.wales/registration/adult-care-home-worker-registration#section-35677-anchor
For more information about the role, you can email [email protected]
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- 28 days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
About Priory
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'
Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'
Department
Site Support Roles
Employment Type
Permanent - Part Time
Location
Daffodil House
Address
Church Road, Tonteg, Nr Pontypridd, CF38 1HE
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
£13.20 / hour
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