Activity Coordinator

Job Description

Do you genuinely care about people Are you friendly and committed, and want to help others If so, look no further! We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Activity Coordinator for 20 hours per week on a 1 year Temporary basis to provide valuable support for staff members, residents and visitors at our fantastic Retirement Village in Brunswick Gardens Village. You will receive a competitive salary of £11,304plus excellent benefits package which includes;- Pension- Employee Assistance Programme- BUPA and Health Sure cash plan- 33 days annual leave including bank holidaysHere at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create better lives for older people’. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff - enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise.Situated in Sheffield our Brunswick Gardens offer fantastic facilities such as Café Bar, Communal Parking Areas, Craft Room, Enriched Opportunities Suite (to support residents with dementia), Fitness Suite with Gym and Steam Room, Quiet Lounge, Greenhouse, IT Suite, Guest Suite, Hairdressing and Beauty Salon, Landscaped Gardens, Laundry, Library, Reception Area, Restaurant, Village Hall, Village Shop, Well-being Suite and Well-being Bathroom, Woodwork Room.What will you do as our Activity Coordinator- Ensure a varied, exciting and dynamic activity plan is implemented for residents- Produce and distribute activity programmes- Encourage residents to lead their own interest groups / activity sessions- With the Head of Care ensure all residents receive escorts when needed- Assist the Activities and Events Manager with planning, organisation and preparation of events- Identify upcoming events, current issues and news linked to their scheme, and contact the PR Team- Recruit, retain, reward and support volunteers within the SchemeOur ideal Activity Coordinator...Will have an excellent opportunity to allow their imagination and creativity to lead. Of course, the successful candidate will also need to have excellent organizational skills and good understanding of financial awareness.If you feel you have the attributes required to lead the Activities Program and provide the right kind of support and encouragement for our residents to lead a fun and exciting schedule, then this could be the job for you!Don’t miss out! Click apply’ now to make a difference to the lives of older people as ourActivity CoordinatorThis Activity Coordinator post may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure where applicable, two satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance. Extracare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes to support candidates throughout the recruitment processClosing date for applications will be 13th March