Activity Co-ordinator

Methodist Homes ,
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.30 per hour

Overview

Activity Co-ordinator based at Elmside, Hitchin. Available Hours: Permanent - Part Time - 15 hours per week. Easily commutable from Letchworth, Stevenage, Luton and surrounding villages. Looking to use your skills to benefit older people in a homely environment? We are currently recruiting for an Activities Co-ordinator to join our team and to work within the Home to provide activity opportunities for our residents. In conjunction with the senior team, you will be responsible for planning and running a programme of activities for the residents linked to assessed social needs identified in care plans. You will also be responsible for maintaining and promoting activities that older people enjoy and find stimulating. Your ability to design and facilitate group activities is essential. For more information about the role please review the Job Description here. Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application. The plot of land that Elmside is built on was sold to MHA by the local Moss family, well-known in Hitchin for their grocery stores. The Moss family home was replaced by a completely new two storey building, together with an adjacent retirement living with care community, Archers Court Retirement Living apartments. Elmside care home comprises fully furnished single bedrooms that offer en suite facilities rooms for 25 people plus specialist care suites designed for couples, enabling their differing care needs to be met. Communal areas include a coffee shop, IT suite, library, salon and therapy rooms, all of which can be used by residents in the neighbouring community too. For more information about Elmside, please click here Pension, 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays),Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, free uniform and DBS provided.