Activity coordinator
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Longhope, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Haswellhealth care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
To apply please contact us on:
01452831135
Summary
. Main purpose of the job
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.
1
Location:
Registered Manager Care Homes
Normal working hours:
2
3. Key objectives
• To consult with each resident in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to
their likes/dislikes, abilities and personal preferences.
• To ensure the social care plan for each resident is in place within 2 weeks from the date of admission
and it is kept up to date and regularly reviewed.
• To ensure that all residents receive some form of social activity each week and residents receive one
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.
• To liaise and consult with staff and relatives regarding the care of residents and particular activities that
may be beneficial and stimulating.
• To formulate and maintain a stimulating programme of activities for groups of residents and for
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.
• Ensure the activity and social programme incorporates evenings and weekends.
• To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements, such as birthdays and
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.
• To familiarise and connect with all key community groups whose particular expertise would make an
invaluable contribution to the care home. To support any volunteers in their role and ensure they receive
appropriate induction, training, supervision and support.
• To promote and enhance the existence of the home in the community and encourage the use of
communal spaces within the home for groups to meet and hold events.
• 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
standards of care are achieved.
• To undertake any reasonable request which facilitates the resident’s right to choice, dignity and respect
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.
1
Location:
Registered Manager Care Homes
Normal working hours:
2
3. Key objectives
• To consult with each resident in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to
their likes/dislikes, abilities and personal preferences.
• To ensure the social care plan for each resident is in place within 2 weeks from the date of admission
and it is kept up to date and regularly reviewed.
• To ensure that all residents receive some form of social activity each week and residents receive one
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.
• To liaise and consult with staff and relatives regarding the care of residents and particular activities that
may be beneficial and stimulating.
• To formulate and maintain a stimulating programme of activities for groups of residents and for
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.
• Ensure the activity and social programme incorporates evenings and weekends.
• To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements, such as birthdays and
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.
• To familiarise and connect with all key community groups whose particular expertise would make an
invaluable contribution to the care home. To support any volunteers in their role and ensure they receive
appropriate induction, training, supervision and support.
• To promote and enhance the existence of the home in the community and encourage the use of
communal spaces within the home for groups to meet and hold events.
• 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
standards of care are achieved.
• To undertake any reasonable request which facilitates the resident’s right to choice, dignity and respect
To apply please contact us on: