Bank Well Being and Activities Coordinator

Job Title: Bank Well being and Activities Coordinator
Location: Bispham Gardens, Blackpool, FY2 0FN
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Contract Type: Bank

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and be 25 years or older for insurance purposes.

This role involves organising, developing and planning programmes of activities and events for residents, ensuring their needs, interests, social, religious and cultural needs are provided for.

This role is pivotal in supporting and enabling people to access social networks and maintain their hobbies and interests to the best of their ability, as well as encouraging them to develop new interests. Providing meaningful engagement in a person centred way, by creating and carrying out activities that promote residents' physical and mental well being whilst promoting a diverse and inclusive place to live.

Duties as a Well being and Activities Coordinator:

• Create a stimulating and varied programme of activities and social events for residents
• Work with each resident to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their likes/dislikes, abilities and personal preferences
• Work with residents to produce material for quarterly newsletters and share information for social media and relatives
• Plan events inside and outside of the home (e.g. exercise sessions, theatre productions, pet therapy, etc.)
• Keep full records of all activities undertaken, reviewing and gathering feedback to assess effectiveness
• Manage and work within the monthly activities budget
• Assist in transporting service users to appointments using company vehicles or public transport

• A passionate and outgoing personality to support residents in living a fulfilling and meaningful life
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator or within the care sector is beneficial but not essential
• A friendly, imaginative and compassionate nature with a 'can do' attitude
• Proficient computer skills
• A valid driver's licence

This is a Bank position to provide flexible cover for absences, so working hours and days will vary. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Glenholme Bispham Gardens is located in a peaceful residential area in Blackpool. Our home provides care for mature and older people with varying needs, including dementia, nursing and end of life support. We are a 52 bed care home with an additional 24 room expansion opened in 2021. You'll be part of a compassionate, experienced team who always put residents first.

Glenholme Healthcare is a well established and highly regarded social and residential care provider for older people. Our colleagues come from many different sectors to provide essential care for older, vulnerable individuals, helping them continue to lead a meaningful life. Glenholme offers an opportunity and training to allow you to play an important and meaningful role working with older adults with physical disabilities or those living with dementia.

We believe in treating individuals, their families, friends and our staff with respect and dignity, placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Code: GHBIS2