Activity Coordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for making a difference.

Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimers disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care.

You will be working 37.5 hours a week, on a rota basis (including weekends) and must be able to drive.

Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

At Cygnet, our benefits go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You will also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Helping with the creation and planning of activities for residents across Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
• Arrange outings for residents to local events
• Working closely with all team members within the Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
• Support with the creation of promotional material for up-and-coming events
• Discussing potential ideas for activities with residents
• Contacting and arranging for external 3rd party companies to visit Tupwood Gate
• Assisting residents in taking part of arranged activities

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
• Opportunities for learning & development
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings

About You

• Previous care experience working within either a nursing home or community role (Essential)
• Experienced in planning and arranging events (Essential)
• Experienced in working with adults with dementia, Alzheimers and other health conditions (Desirable)
• Computer literate (Essential)
• Strong verbal communications skills (Essential)
• Positive and Compassionate Approach (Essential)
• Able to work as an individual or as part of a team (Essential)

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Caterham

CR3 6YE

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)