Job Title: Activity, Support and Enrichment Coordinator
Location: Pembroke
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Employment is subject to at least two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS.
Applicants should be 18 years or over.
What can we offer you?
- Competitive rates of pay – £12.80 per hour
- Paid DBS and paid subscription to the DBS Update Service
- Refer a friend scheme – gain up to £200!*
- Eligibility for Blue Light discount card and Social Care Worker card
- In depth training package and induction programme
- Career progression – fully funded QCF Level 2/3/4 opportunities
- Flexible approach to working rota
- Friendly and supportive team
- Paid induction with a ‘buddy scheme’
- Free uniform
- Full support provided to apply and maintain the Social Care Wales registration
About the role…
To create, organise and offer residents a stimulating programme of activities offering internal & external activity sessions, using organisations such as PACTO to access the local community through the hiring of a mini-bus.
To co-ordinate & produce an inclusive activities programme, ensuring that the scheduled programme is circulated to all residents so that they know what is taking place.
Create strong links with the community to aid social stimulation and have a variety of offerings, whereby people are going out into the community more and/or ‘bringing the outside in’.
Make use of the internal and external spaces effectively so that a varied range of seasonal and indoor/outdoor activities can be offered.
To work holistically with residents, and be alert to their daily living needs, and assist residents with their personal needs and at mealtimes as required, ensuring the appropriate equipment is available and the ambience is conducive to a relaxed environment.
Ensure the activity and social programme incorporates evenings and weekends.
To ensure that all residents receive some form of social activity each week and residents receive one to one time, particularly those that do not wish to participate in group activities. This should include opportunities within the home and the wider community.
To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements, such as birthdays and anniversaries, cultural and religious festivals, and celebrations, etc.
To regularly assess the effectiveness of the social events and activities programme.
Maintain a dementia friendly community, whereby Ashdale Care Home is a place where people living with dementia are understood, respected, and supported.
Adopt a person-centred approach to record keeping, that encompasses resident participation, enjoyment, etc.
Support with any marketing objectives, which may include sharing what activities takes place on social media platforms.
Actively engage with social media to post updates and complete Blogs and news items regarding the on activities and community of Ashdale Care Home.
About You
- Basic experience is essential for this role – the successful candidate will be mentored by the Team Leader.
- To have a genuine interest for adults and older people
- Driver – essential (willingness to undertake mini-bus training)
About us
For over 30 years, Ashdale Care Home (Ashdale Care Ltd) has been providing support to local residents of Pembrokeshire.
Ashdale Care Home constantly strives to provide the highest excellence in care and comfort for adults and older people and consider ourselves to be a diverse and dynamic provider.
We provide support mainly to those seeking a residential or nursing placement but can also provide care and support to people with complex needs arising from a range of disabilities and health conditions, including mental health issues, learning disabilities, and those that may have dual diagnosis.
It’s no surprise that people who join us often stay for many years. There are excellent opportunities for career progression and jobs which give real satisfaction, not to mention working with inspirational older people.
From our receptionists, chefs and maintenance staff to our nurses and managers, everyone is deeply committed to our residents’ care, working to ensure they enjoy happiness, comfort, and dignity.
Would you like to make a difference to people’s lives?
There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special.
Why wait, join a great team now and make a difference to the residents at Ashdale Care Home!
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’. We will then be in touch to complete a few screening questions, before organising an interview.
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