Care Lifestyle Coordinator - Eighton

Wellburn Care Homes Limited ,
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
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Salary: £9.05 per hour

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Care Lifestyle Coordinator – Eighton Lodge Low Fell (NE9 7UB) Up to £9.05 per hour Wellburn Care Homes Alternate weekends Why work for Wellburn Care Homes You will receive full training and an opportunity to progress through NVQ We pay your DBS checks, so no expense to you 28 days holiday (inc. bank holiday) About us? Here at Wellburn Care Homes, we're extremely proud to be recognised as one of the leading providers of nursing and residential care homes, across the North East of England. With an outstanding reputation for our dementia care, and other specialist areas. We have 14 care homes in total, covering all corners of the North East of England, including Newcastle, Northumberland, Sunderland and York With a new direction and change in management, we’re looking for candidates to join our fiercely dedicated team, offering successful candidates the opportunity to take a step up in their career and to simply put a smile back into their working week. Where? The position, offers the successful candidate a fantastic opportunity to join the team at one of our recently refurbished flagship luxury homes , Eighton Lodge was built originally in the 19 th Century.The Home stands in 1½ acres of delightful gardens, with good open aspects in pleasant semi-rural surroundings. Who we're looking for? As part of our thorough recruitment policy, we handpick our teams for more than just their qualifications. We recruit people who care about people, with a natural ability to treat others with dignity and respect every step of the way. Our perfect candidate will have oodles of passion and understanding, with an endless capacity to learn, listen and truly get to know our residents on a personal level. And as serious as our jobs are to the people who deserve it, we also like to hire people who can do it with a smile on their face and understand the importance of team spirit. The role Reporting to the Home Manager/Marketing Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and organising activity programmes for residents, in accordance with their assessed needs and wishes as recorded in their personal care plans. The goal will be to offer a raft of activities to residents, that reflects their individual and interests, and create a stimulating activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the home. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting to asses and collate residents’ interests and preferences Organise and be involved with activities, which involve community visits Co-ordinate the availability of transport in preparation for visits Investigate, develop and extend the range of activities the home can offer Assist, support and develop residents who have limited mobility or physical difficulties, making the best use of aids provided. Plan and organise programmes of individual and group activities in response to the identified wants and needs Manage the homes activities budget. Essential skills/experience: Empathetic and passionate about delivering an excellent service Excellent team-working skills You must be calm, flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and priorities You will need to be creative, inspiring, and organised Experience within a similar role and environment would be preferable Flexible to provide personal support when required Contact: Laura Simpson , Home Manager on 0191 4103665 to find out more about the role or alternatively send your CV This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89624874

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