Activity Coordinator
Rochcare
- Burnley, Lancashire
- £11.64 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The post holder will be responsible for planning and managing their own schedule, planning a range of daily activities and seasonal events that offer opportunities for residents to engage in situations with personal meaning, a sense of community, choices and fun.
- The post holder should aim to collaborate and network with local community groups and external activity providers to enhance the resident's experience.
- The post holder will support each of the residents to remain as active and independent as possible and have fun within the constraints of their mobility style and medical conditions.
- The post holder will demonstrate skill, imagination and enthusiasm in helping residents deal with everyday difficulties arising from their memory problems or physical health.
- The post holder will be required to use initiative and imagination in helping residents succeed at familiar tasks.
- The post holder will demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with people whose understanding is impaired and their families through good communication skills.
- The post holder will encourage residents to engage in physical exercises and activities to help increase strength and dexterity. They will assist residents with their mobility having received training in the use of appropriate equipment and will be responsible for the safe and proper use of such equipment.
- The post holder is required to complete and maintain necessary daily records painting a full picture of social engagement, activities and physical care. Pictures should be captured where appropriate and shared with Rochcare Marketing to assist in marketing campaigns.
- Right to live and work in the UK
- Good English, numeracy and writing skills.
- An ability to understand and follow procedures
- A fun, creative and collaborative approach
- GCSE (or equivalent) A-C in English and Maths
- A social care qualification such as Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator
- Establishing Rapport With Clients
- Administering Therapy
- Paperwork and Record Keeping