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Ref no:
298521
Published:
27/09/2022
Closes:
02/10/2022
Location:
QME Care, Queens House Kelso, Angraflat Road, TD5 7NS
Rate:
£11.24 - £12.36 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
25 hours per week

As we continue to expand and invest in the wellbeing of residents we have an exciting opportunity within our team for an innovative and forward thinking Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator.

As the activities & wellbeing coordinator, you are responsible for planning, organising and facilitating a wide range of activities across QME Care to enrich the lives of our residents.

You will develop and maintain a volunteer team to help aid the ongoing activities programme and support of all QME Care activities.

3. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Organise an exciting weekly programme of activities for residents providing a wide range of high-quality activities for all residents needs. For example, cognitive stimulation, animal therapy, reminiscence therapy, gentle exercise, sensory stimulation, and music therapy.

· Support the care team to understand and undertake activities in the coordinator’s absence.

· Liaising with external agencies including sourcing, budgeting, and booking external entertainment.

· Ensure that activities provide residents with opportunity for cognitive stimulation, gentle exercise and social opportunities to increase the wellbeing of all residents.

· Actively involve residents, families and care staff in planning activities.

4. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

  • Experience in the field of Older Adults, Mental Health and/or Dementia is preferred.
  • Ability to work flexibly, adapting to the needs and issues of residents.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with residents though non-verbal methods.
  • Able to liaise and work with volunteers, external suppliers, and organisations to enhance our range of activities.
  • Good ICT skills
  • Must possess an inquisitive and creative mind.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening skills; able to communicate with a diverse range of people and organisations
  • Highly organised, able to prioritise workload.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Highly organised and self-motivated.

5. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT 

  • Use of Microsoft software, including using Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher for creating activity resources and keeping records.
  • Use of internet for educational purposes and to remain up to date with any changes.
  • Use of Sharepoint, sharing files and ensuring that any changes to documents are done in a timely manner to minimise disruption. ·
  • Use of Telephone and digital communication such as Teams and Zoom.

Hours: 25 hours per week worked on a rolling rota basis

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent