Activities Assistant

Activities Co-ordinator - 20 hours 8.87 / hour Richmond Painswick based in Stroud, Gloucestershire are now currently seeking to appoint an Activity Co-ordinator to join our stunning retirement village. The Activity co-ordinator will join the activities team to help create and organise a varied activities programme for our residents, from organised hobbies to group events, all of which will promote independence, choice and dignity. The role will be to cover the hours, as and when other team members are on holiday or off sick, but will still be a vital member of the team. By getting to know each resident, their interests and life stories, our Activities Co-ordinator, working with the team, will deliver events that truly enrich the residents lives and ensure they stay connected with the village community. Working with the Head of Activities to motivate colleagues to support events in the village, you will help to regularly review residents needs, the programme of activities and levels of participation by encouraging family and friends to become involved. About Richmond Villages Situated on the southern slopes of Painswick (Gloucestershire) in the beautiful Cotswolds, this state-of-the-art village surrounded by stunning scenery provides all the benefits of a socially active community, including: a roof top restaurant, wellness spa with pool and beauty treatments, beautifully designed architecture and landscaped gardens. Our accommodation ranges from luxury village apartments to our on-site care home providing the very best 24-hour nursing care. For nearly 20 years Richmond Villages have been at the forefront of luxury retirement living. Having won numerous awards for architecture, landscaping and care, we are now seen as the benchmark for retirement villages in the UK. A totally fresh concept in retirement living, our socially active communities are for people who want to get the most from later life. About the role You must have an outgoing, warm personality with excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy being creative and confident in working alone and with colleagues to deliver activities and being part of a team. To identify the most appropriate and stimulating activities though regular assessment and discussion with residents, relatives, staff and friends to ensure full knowledge of their likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties. The Activity Co-ordinator will not only work in the care home but with the Assisted and Independent residents, running your own activities to enrich the lives of those that live with us. You should be of smart appearance and be able to adapt very quickly in changing activities to suit your audience. You will participate in outings and fund-raising events as required and should be meticulous and have a good knowledge of spelling for maintaining all of the paperwork attached to this role. There will be also be some administration duties. A full clean driving licence, a creative approach to ideas, and the ability to motivate residents using energy, a sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential. All offers are subject to a DBS check. To apply follow the link below http://