Activities Coordinators at Alexandra Rose Residential Care Home make a real and positive impact to the lives of older people who have a range of care needs as well as life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. If you have a outgoing and caring nature, with a natural interest in people and want to make a difference then this might be just the job for you. Alexandra Rose Care Home is situated in Farlington, Portsmouth.
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.
The Role
Part time - 24 hours per week (over a 2 weekly rolling rota)
Set shifts/days:
Week 1: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 9am-5pm
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm
The Candidate
As Activities Coordinator you will have the following skills and attributes:
Essential:
- Genuine interest in working within a caring environment and elderly sector
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Team Player Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes
- Satisfactory police check and check against the ISA list (where applicable)
Benefits
- Increased rates of pay for bank holiday work
- Paid breaks
- Training fully paid
- Pension
- Modern facilities
- Friendly working environment
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.82 per hour
Work Location: In person
