Job Title:
Activities Coordinator
Reports to:
The Registered Manager
Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
· To develop and plan programmes, outings and events, staffing the events and overseeing the implementation of activities. Ensure the programme reflects the wishes and preferences of the current population of the organisation
· To support and enable service users to access social networks and maintain personal interests in accordance with best practice, agreed standards, legislation and within the financial budget
· To maintain skills at a current level and to undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge
Location:
The service’s premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Working Hours:
5 days over a 7-day period, as agreed with the manager.
The Activities Coordinator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Organise and plan activity programmes reflecting service users’ preferences
· Produce newsletters to inform service users and their relatives/friends about what is going on
· 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
Pay: £13.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
