Activities Coordinator
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Role details
Reports to
The Registered Manager
Working hours
5 days over a 7-day period, as agreed with the manager.
Job overview
- To develop and plan programmes, outings and events, staffing the events and overseeing the implementation of activities. Ensure the programme reflects the wishes and preferences of the current population of the organisation
- To support and enable service users to access social networks and maintain personal interests in accordance with best practice, agreed standards, legislation and within the financial budget
- To maintain skills at a current level and to undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge
- To protect self, staff, residents, and visitors against infection risks.
- To comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems regarding this to the Registered Manager. • To attend infection control training and updates as required by Divine Rock Care Limited
Location
The service’s premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Responsibilities
Role-specific duties
The Activities Coordinator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Organise and plan activity programmes reflecting SU preferences
- Produce newsletters to inform service users and their relatives/friends about what is going on
- Support service users to access the internet and other communication methods such as letter writing, FaceTime
- Plan events within allocated budget
- Ensure service users are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing
- Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
- To manage infection control risk whilst on duty in the care home
Work with others
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list:
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service
- Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service
Other duties
Leading by example:
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Work within the relevant code of practice
Personal responsibilities:
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
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