Activities Co-ordinator

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Activity Coordinator to join one of our well established care homes located in the heart of Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan. Garswood House care home has a ‘GOOD’ rating by CQC
As an Activities Coordinator, you will organize a varied programme of social, cultural and recreational activities, tailored to meet individual needs, promoting independence, and making each day of residents’ lives as fulfilling as possible

Our aim; is to achieve a standard of excellence and good practices.
Our objectives; that we will deliver a tailored service to each resident to enhance their overall quality of life.

This role is varied we are looking for an individual who;

• Caring and Kind
• Cheerful and Friendly
• Effective Communication
• Able to follow instruction and procedures
• Able to work in a team but use own initiative
• Sensitive and empathic nature
• Experience in recreational activities preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of creating an elder centred community that takes into account the uniqueness of the individual

Why join Minstercare Group here at Garswood House;

• Welcoming friendly team
• 16 hour position available
• Shift times to be discussed during interview
• Alternate weekends
• Paid shadow shifts to help you settle in
• Strong Induction to get you off to a flying start
• Access to ongoing development
• Access to well-being resources
• Excellent career development
• Regular feedback, sharing ideas, honesty, trust, respect and responsiveness.
• Career progression
• We will update your mandatory training (including practical) in house by one of our qualified team of trainers. FOR FREE
• Regular protected supervision time
• On the job training and knowledge to progress your career within the care sector
• Paid unlimited refer a friend scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Refreshments provided
• Free Uniform & ID Badge

What you’ll be doing;

• Offering meaningful activities to residents as a means of continuous growth in the quality of life, providing a sense of purpose for residents, according to their needs and as agreed in their individual care plans.
• Offer stimulation of body and mind, both planned and spontaneous, to encourage the residents to live the life they choose within the local community, using the social model of disability.
• Work with staff, families and volunteers within the home and local community in order to enhance the care and support of residents.
• Examples of activities that would be beneficial: Music and movement to encourage movement of feet and hands; games and quizzes; ball games, such as skittles; sewing groups; painting groups; reminiscence therapy including old newspapers and discussing life experiences; gardening and external activities in the surrounding community.

Visit our website www.minstercregroup.co.uk to learn more about Minstercare Group and what we strive to achieve
Submit you’re CV and we will be in touch

Location: Wentworth Road, Wigan, England WN4

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: £10.90 per hour