Wellbeing and Activities Co-ordinator

The Firs Residential Home in Budleigh Salterton is looking for an Activities Co-ordinator to join our friendly and caring team. As a Wellbeing & Activities Coordinator, you will curate, organise and participate in a varied and exciting activities schedule for residents, which they can enjoy and which will enhance their wellbeing and quality of life. Your daily routine will be to offer a range of activities throughout the day, taking into account the abilities and preferences of each resident at the home. In this role you will be in charge of organising outside entertainment, seasonal parties and outings throughout the year. You will also need to arrange fundraising events to encourage involvement with the local community. There is an element of paperwork to this role so you must be able to keep records effectively.

Responsibilities

Curate, organise and participate in a varied and exciting activities schedule for residents; offer a range of activities throughout the day, taking into account the abilities and preferences of each resident; organise outside entertainment, seasonal parties and outings throughout the year; arrange fundraising events to encourage involvement with the local community; keep records effectively

Requirements

No formal qualifications required; good level of English; bubbly and friendly personality; good organisational skills; ability to use a camera; basic computer skills; record keeping skills

Nice to have

Previous care experience