**PLEASE NOTE - Due to the nature of the business we can only accept applications from those OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE**
Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Location: Hengoed Park, Gobowen, Oswestry. SY10 7EE
Job Type: Full-time/Alternate Weekend (Permanent Position)
Driving License Required: Yes
Hours: 8am - 6pm, 4 days a week
Salary: £12:71 per hour
Reports To: Activities Lead
About Us
At Hengoed Park, we believe that life should be vibrant, joyful, and filled with meaningful moments—no matter your age! Our residential home is more than just a place to live; it’s a thriving community where our residents are encouraged to engage, connect, and flourish. We're looking for a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Coordinator to help us make every day memorable.
Your Role
As our Activities Coordinator, you’ll be the heartbeat of our home's social life! You'll plan, organize, and lead a wide range of activities that promote mental stimulation, physical movement, emotional wellbeing, and most importantly—fun!
What We’re Looking For
- A warm, outgoing personality with excellent communication and people skills.
- Creative flair and a passion for making people smile.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Confidence leading group sessions and working independently.
What We Offer
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Role Purpose: Working in line with Hengoed Park’s values; 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 a life as possible.
Role Description
- To work with residents in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their personal preferences and abilities.
- To assist residents with activity sessions, mobility, encouragement and general support in a residential home.
- To liaise and consult with other staff and relatives regarding the care of residents and particular activities that may be beneficial and stimulating.
- To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements, such as birthdays, cultural or religious festivals.
- To promote and enhance Hengoed Park in the community.
- Working flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- To contribute to assessments of the effectiveness of the activities and social events programme.
- To work as an active team member with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care are achieved.
- To support resident’s personal needs including assistance with shopping, and to support cleaning of their homes/bedrooms for those that hold a tenancy and are a supported living / domiciliary care user of Hengoed Park.
- To assist and support residents at meal times as required, ensuring the appropriate equipment is available and the atmosphere is conducive to a relaxed environment.
- To ensure that all activities are documents in the resident’s care plan and activity diary.
- Subscribe to and align all your work with Hengoed Park’s values of humanity, collaboration, communication and outcomes.
- Attend regular staff meetings and one to ones adopting a pro-active approach. Provide feedback to the management team on any aspect of the working of the home.
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service managing any areas of disagreement in an collaborative manner.
- Adhere to existing working practices, methods and procedures. Undertake relevant training and development activities and respond positively to new and alternative systems.
- To maintain care skills at current level and to undertake such training and development as may be required.
- Take responsibility for the health and safety of oneself and others in the workplace, particularly in respect of:Risk assessment , Accident reporting, Lone working procedures, Risk management- ensuring you use chemicals in accordance with our COSHH policy.
- Ensure that you contribute positively to the safeguarding culture at Hengoed Park and if you become aware of real or suspected abuse report it promptly as required by the Safeguarding procedure.
Person Specification
Items marked with an E are considered Essential. Items marked with a D are considered Desirable.
Experience
- Previous experience in a similar role or working with vulnerable adults. Training can be given. This is desirable but not essential. D
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising when required, managing expectations and meeting deadlines. E
- Ability to use common computer packages including social media. E
- Able to engage in creative thinking and to problem solve or adjust activities as required. E
- Able to persuade and encourage residents to participate in activities and one to one work. E
- Able to work effectively as a part of a team and exercise independence when needed. E
- Able to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues. E
Behaviours
- Has a strong work ethic, is reliable and flexible E
- Is trustworthy with high levels of personal integrity E
- Has high standards of personal presentation E
- Ensures own punctuality E
- Acts with kindness, patience, empathy and compassion E
- Is pro-active and accountable for own actions E
Qualifications
- Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to study towards D
- Certification as an Activities Professional by a recognised accrediting organisation - or willingness to work towards. D
- Valid driver’s license E
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
