Activities Co-ordinator

Activities Co-ordinator We're one of the largest not for profit care provider in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide. At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each other. That means you'll enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. Because we're a not for profit trust, we invest every penny we make in the people who live in our homes and the people who work here too. This means better quality care and lovely homes for our residents, along with competitive wages and great training and development for our people. We provide outstanding care, working closely with leading experts on dementia and elderly care. And we're currently modernising our portfolio of care homes - refurbishing our existing homes and moving into new, inspiring, contemporary care homes too. As we expand nationwide, we need more people with the right mix of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more. Stirlings is located near the heart of the beautiful market town of Wantage providing residential care to 40 residents. Activities Co-Ordinator Location: Wantage, Oxon Hours of work: 37 hours (Fixed Term Contract) Rate of Pay: 9.36 - 11.87 per hour The Orders of St John Care Trust is the 2nd largest not for profit care provider in the UK specialising in providing high quality, person centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing. As a charity we ensure that any revenue goes straight back into our homes meaning our residents and staff are well looked after. Stirlings Stirlings offers compassionate, individualised residential and dementia care for up to 40 residents. It has a strong connection with the local community, and has been serving the local and wider Oxfordshire residents for over 50 years. Set in peaceful and beautifully tended grounds, the home is located in a quiet residential location, near to the historic centre of Wantage. We are currently looking to recruit an Activities Coordinator to join our team. As an Activities Coordinator, you are absolutely essential to the well-being of the residents that we support. At the Trust we aim for our homes to be vibrant, joyful communities with a wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment available, with something to suit every taste and ability. You will be required to get to know our residents, and their families; to tailor an on-going programme of activities and events aimed at promoting their independence and social engagement, and to ensure everyone has personalised involvement that suits their needs. Benefits of Working for OSJCT: As an important member of our team we will ensure you have all the training, support and tools required to be successful in your new role. We can also offer benefits such as: * Company Pension Scheme * 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays * Comprehensive induction * Training in specialism such as dementia * Opportunity for career development * Uniform provided * Cost of DBS check * "My Reward" giving you discount on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more! * Refer a friend to the Trust rewards 500 for Carers and 1000 for nurses. We are looking for someone who has experience working with older people in a residential setting. You must have good knowledge and awareness of Dementia and understand how to implement individual meaningful activities. If you feel you have the skills and experience to support the Home Manager in creating and maintaining a high level of service, we would love to hear from you. Location (Region) Oxfordshire Location (Site) Stirlings Postcode OX12 7AX Contract type Fixed term No. of hours per week 37.00 Candidate Contact oxon.osjct@cohesionrecruitment.com Job Description Activities Co-ordinator.pdf - 415KB Level of DBS required Enhanced Vacancy Closing Date: 30/06/2020, 23:55