Lead Activities Coordinator

Do you have experience in arranging activities in a care home environment? Are you a passionate and enthusiastic in your work? Do you love to plan and have fantastic communications skills? If the answers are YES, then we would love to hear from you! Amica Careoffers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support. We are looking for a Lead Activities Coordinator to join our fantastic and supportive team for 39 hours per week. As a Lead Activities Coordinator, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all round care and support for our residents. Our activities team strive to celebrate our residents' lives, this role is extremely rewarding, part of your time will be spent getting to know our residents and families in order to tailor activities programmes in order to maximise their wellbeing, independence and social engagement. Day to day: As the Lead Activities Coordinator, you will have wide ranging responsibilities from overseeing and delivering a range of stimulating activities to meet the needs of our residents to managing the team of activity co-ordinators. Liaising with residents and relatives to ensure a full understanding of the residents likes, interests and abilities. Supervising and managing the activities team to provide a range of outstanding activities. Requirements: 2 years' experience of working in activities (desirable). Previous experience working in a care home environment, would be an advantage. Ability to manage and supervise others. Great communication skills. Demonstrate the Amica Care values and promote these at all times by being an?effective communicator, passionate?about your work,?encouraging others, team working and having a positive attitude! Rewards: In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered: Excellent learning and development opportunities and regular free training. A competitive pension. Discounts at a range of online retailers, including money off your supermarket shopping! An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as counselling sessions, wellbeing support and legal advice. Monthly employee recognition. A cycle to work scheme. A friendly and supportive working environment. A refer a friend bonus of £200