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About this role
Rate of pay: £12.88 per hour
Hours: Monday, Friday, Sunday and every other Saturday 10am-4pm. Extra hours are available for days out etc.
Location: Hollinwell Residential Home NG17 7BT
Hatzfeld Care Ltd provides high quality residential and day care through our specialised Dementia care and residential care services. Each of our homes offers a unique environment providing high quality, consistent, responsive care in a homely, supportive setting.
We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activities Co-ordinator to plan, organise, and deliver meaningful and engaging activities for residents living with dementia. The ideal candidate will have a person-centred approach, promoting well-being, social interaction, and cognitive stimulation to enhance residents’ quality of life.
Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:
Plan and deliver a variety of activities tailored to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of residents with dementia.
Promote participation in group and one-to-one activities such as arts and crafts, music sessions, reminiscence therapy, games, gentle exercise, gardening, and themed events.
Work collaboratively with care staff, families, volunteers, and external entertainers to enhance the activity programme.
Monitor and record resident engagement and progress, adapting activities to meet changing needs and abilities.
Ensure activities are inclusive, safe, and appropriate for residents at various stages of dementia.
Maintain supplies and manage the activity budget effectively.
Comply with safeguarding and health & safety regulations at all times.
Requirements
Desirable Requirements
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents
Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience working with people who have dementia
- Experience in planning and delivering activities in a care setting or similar environment
Benefits
Mileage paid over 5 miles (up to 50 miles per day)
Life insurance
Company pension in place
Meals provided
24/7 free counselling service
On site car park
Monthly staff bonuses
Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each
£12.88 per hour