Bank Well Being and Activities Coordinator

Job Title: Bank Well-being and Activities Coordinator

Location: Bispham Gardens, Blackpool, FY2 0FN

Salary: £13 per hour

Contract Type: Bank

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

This role involves organising, developing and planning programs 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:

• To create a stimulating and varied programme of activities and social events for residents
• To 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 license

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.

Job Code: GHBIS2