Activities Coordinator - Part Time

Job summary

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are recruiting for Activity Coordinators with a passion for making a difference.

You will be working part-time, on a rota basis (including alternate weekends) and must be able to drive. We have a 22.5-hour part-time contract and a 15-hour part-time contract available. Working hours are 9 am until 5 pm.

Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.

Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end-of-life care. 

At Cygnet, our benefits go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You will also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. 

Your day-to-day…

• Helping with the creation and planning of activities for residents across Tupwood Gate Nursing Home

• Arrange outings for residents tolocal events

• Working closely with all team members within the Tupwood Gate Nursing Home

• Support with the creation of promotional material for up-and-coming events

• Discussing potential ideas for activities with residents

• Contacting and arranging for external 3rd party companies to visit Tupwood Gate

• Assisting residents in taking part of arranged activities

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles

• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support

• Opportunities for learning & development

• Pension scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings

About You

• Previous care experience working within either a nursing home or community role (Essential)

• Experienced in planning and arranging events (Essential)

• Experienced in carrying out activities for the elderly (Essential)

• Experienced in working with adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other health conditions (Desirable)

• Computer literate - creating newsletters and activities plan (Essential)

• Documentation of residents' progress (Essential)

• Strong verbal communication skills (Essential)

• Positive and compassionate approach (Essential)

• Able to work as an individual or as part of a team (Essential)

• Able to work alternate weekends (Essential)

• Driver - Please note: A driver's license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. (Essential)

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference, we want to talk to you.

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