Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator
- 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