Activities Co-ordinator – Part Time

We are not providing sponsorship or visa

Applecroft Care Home

Principal Responsibilities:

 Ensuring appropriate activities and groups are taking place

a. To assist residents who need help with activities of daily living and personal tasks

b. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents, through conversation,

outings, sharing in discussion of past and present events, reading, writing, hobbies, and other

activities in accordance with the agreed programme.

c. To be responsible for tidying rooms used by the Activities Group, storing and updating

equipment.

 To keep appropriate records of activities and assessment forms to review the development of

residents involved in the Activities Group

 To complete life history and then records for individuals or groups, using the CareVision system

 To liaise with the key workers of group members and to take part in staff and other meetings as

necessary

 When time/opportunity permits, to provide mental/physical stimulation on a one-to-one basis for

residents who are in need and unable to attend the group Activities.

 To liaise with family, friends, volunteers, and other outside agencies having an interest in the

Activities Group.

 To keep informed through reading and training of any new developments, which would assist the

development of the Activities Group.

 Develop activities that reflect person centred care and choice

 Help to develop individual life stories

 Work closely with OOMPH and attend OOMPH meetings

 Assist in marketing and promoting the home

 Attend mandatory and in house training as required

 Complete mandatory training via e learning and other in-house training as required

Abide by and understand Company’s policies and procedures

This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended as an

exhaustive list. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties relevant to the post as

directed by the Home Manager or the person deputising for them.

From time-to-time Abbey Healthcare reserves the right to amend this Job Description, according to

business needs. Any change will be confirmed in writing.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.29 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Dover CT17 0ER (required)

Work Location: In person