Please note this role will involve alternate weekends and the position is 16.5 hours per week.
Job description
· Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events/activities for Residents in all categories of abilities
· Friendly, creative and confident
· Good numerical and word processing skills
· Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group
· Good communication and organisational skills
· Confident team player
· Ability to work on own initiative
Desired but not essential:
· Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
· Qualification in remedial/occupational therapies
· Flexible approach towards working routines
· DBS
Main responsibilities
Activities
· Help Service Users to socialise within the Care Home and provide a variety of activities that cater for all abilities
· Plan and initiate monthly rolling/individual programmes, and encourage Residents to maintain pre-existing hobbies
· Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Home activities
· Accompany Service Users where possible to of site activities which may occasionally take place out with normal working hours
· Help to create an atmosphere that suits individual Service Users within the Care Home
· Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documents and assist the Key Worker to review and update Service User Care Files
Communication
· Discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other Staff Members
· Report any changes in Service Users physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Person in Charge
· Provide comfort and company on a one to one basis for Service Users who are unable to undertake any form of activity
· Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as required
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge CB24 3BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please note we cannot offer sponsorship
- You will be required to work alternate weekends.
- What makes you feel like you'd be a good fit for the job?
Location:
- Cambridge CB24 3BG (required)
Work Location: In person
