CQC rating: Good
Address: 56 Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 OQR
Hourly Rate: £14.00
Contract: Part time / Permanent
Shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 9:30am - 3:30pm
You will have one weekend off each month, during that week your contracted hours will be worked across two weekday shifts - flexability available.
Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
A warm welcome awaits at our Eversfield Home. From your first sight of its attractive stone facade and pretty, ornate entrance, you will feel right at home. Offering the highest levels of residential and nursing care provided by a team of experienced and committed staff.
About the Role
We have an amazing opportunity for a creative, passionate and dedicated individual to join our wonderful Care Home team and become part of our Eversfield family.
At Eversfield we are devoted to enhancing the lives of our residents every day through the provision of outstanding care and meaningful well- being and lifestyle activities.
We are looking to recruit a candidate who is dynamic and very personable to join our Social Events team and to promote the welfare and wellbeing of our residents.
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who feels passionate about making a difference to our residents by providing and leading, meaningful activities, stimulation and has the ability to plan and organize events.
As an Social Events Co-ordinator you’ll play a central role in the lives of our residents, leading a variety of activities that foster social connections, promote wellbeing and empower them to live confidently and joyfully. Your creativity and compassion will help create a space where residents are engaged, valued and supported. If you’re passionate about making a real difference through meaningful activities, this role is for you.
Your responsibilities will include
- Assist in planning and implementing engaging activities for residents in a care setting
- Coordinate and facilitate group activities, such as games, crafts, and outings
- Provide one-on-one support and companionship to residents who may have limited mobility
- Keeping accurate records of activities and resident engagement
- Collaborate with the activity coordinator and other staff members to develop new ideas for activities
Qualification and Skills:
- Previous experience working in a care or recreational setting is preferred but not essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with elderly individuals
- Ability to adapt activities to meet the needs and abilities of residents with varying levels of physical or cognitive function
To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and supporting statement that covers their suitability for the role. The interviews will be held in person at Eversfield Care Home.
For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Eversfield Care Home on 01737 229899.
In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:
- Enhances pay for family leave
- Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
- Group pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay after probation
- Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
- Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
- Long service awards
- Subsidised meals while on duty
- Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
Safeguarding:
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Criminal record checks:
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.
Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.
