Job Introduction
Are you a natural entertainer, creative planner, or just love making people smile? Whether your brand new to care or ready for a fresh challenge, this is your moment to shine!
At Nightingale Care & Nursing Home in Derby, we’re on the lookout for someone special to lead fun, meaningful, and inclusive activities that truly make a difference in our residents’ lives.
What’s in it for you?
- £12.25 per hour
- Refer a friend bonus – up to £1,000*
- Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
- Blue Light Card – get discounts at top brands
- Company pension & job stability in a respected care provider
A day in the life of an Activities Coordinator
- Companionship- providing support, companionship, communication and engagement with residents
- Creating activities - you will be in charge of designing an engaging activities plan both internally and with external resources.
- Event planning – our Activities Coordinators are involved with planning events such as summer BBQs or Christmas parties for our residents.
- Resident interaction – you will always be in conversation with residents to see which activities they want to do and bringing them to fruition.
- External communications – as an Activities Coordinator you will be speaking with external entertainers or businesses to organise visits from entertainers or arranging for visits to businesses for the residents.
- Mobility - supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility through activities such as Zumba or ballroom or even things like balloon tennis.
- Social activities- trips out, social engagements and activities within the home for all abilities.
What you need to apply:
- The right to work in the UK for at least 12 months
- A positive attitude, creativity, and passion for people
About Agincare
- We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
- With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
- Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
- All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
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