Activities co-ordinator

Reports to: Registered Manager
Location: Tudor Manor Care Home
Hours: 20 hours per week

Purpose of the Role

To provide meaningful activities and social opportunities that enhance residents' wellbeing, independence, dignity, and quality of life. The Activities Coordinator will develop and deliver a varied programme of individual and group activities, support residents' interests, and encourage community involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess residents' interests, preferences, and abilities to create personalised activity plans.
• Develop and deliver a varied weekly programme of activities, events, and outings.
• Ensure all residents have opportunities to participate in meaningful activities, including one-to-one sessions where appropriate.
• Support residents living with dementia through tailored activities and reminiscence sessions.
• Liaise with residents, relatives, and staff to ensure activities meet individual needs.
• Promote community engagement by building links with local groups, schools, entertainers, and volunteers.
• Organise celebrations, cultural events, birthdays, and seasonal activities.
• Complete activity records, evaluations, and resident feedback reviews.
• Manage activity resources and work within the allocated budget.
• Follow risk assessments and health and safety procedures for activities and outings.
• Report concerns, accidents, or complaints promptly and appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to support residents' overall wellbeing.

Working Relationships

Internal: Home Manager, care staff, residents.
External: Relatives, volunteers, community groups, entertainers, and visitors.

Additional Duties

• Assist residents during mealtimes when required.
• Provide activity ideas and support to care staff.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training.
• Support residents in emergency situations as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Home Manager.