Activities Lead - Creative Arts
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,883 to £27,955 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26,883.57 - £27,955.10 (dependent on experience) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Denbigh, LL16 4LU |
| Company: | Mental Health Care UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MHHP173261 |
Summary
Activities Lead – Creative Arts
- Highfield Park, Llangwyfan
- 40 hours per week
- £26,883.57 - £27,955.10 (dependent on experience)
About the role:
MHC are looking to appoint an Activities Lead who will implement the delivery and planning of a comprehensive and quality activity programme aimed at maximising independence and maintaining optimum levels of everyday skills. This role will involve supporting residents to participate in creative arts & crafts both on site and in the community.
Previous experience/qualifications in Arts & Crafts or Creative Arts are essential. Previous experience of supporting individuals with Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health Conditions is desired but not essential.
As an Activities Lead you will:
- Encourage residents to participate in activities of their choice to enhance their quality of life.
- Provide a flexible program of residential and/or community based therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor resident attendance and progress, taking into account environment and adjust approaches accordingly.
- Consult regularly with managers within the organisation to identify effective ways of supporting resident development.
The post is employed within Highfield Park and there is a requirement to work flexibly to meet service demands which will cover a 7 day per week, morning, afternoon and evening timetable of activities.
Why work for MHC:
- Competitive pay
- Long service reward at year 5
- Career development and training
- Workplace pension
- Free eye care vouchers
- Blue light card discounts
- Enhanced maternity package
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
What MHC can offer
If you have the compassion, commitment and capability to work for us, we will give you a career that you can be proud of. We understand that our staff teams are the key to the outstanding care and support we offer, through a combination of online learning, comprehensive training, coaching and a supportive environment, we’re committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent standards of care to the people we support.
MHC are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for this role regardless of their race, sex, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
(All successful applicants must be at least 18 years old)
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