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Are you enthusiastic and looking for a rewarding new role?

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Multi-Home Activities Coordinator, working full time hours across several of our care homes. If you have a genuine desire to provide an outstanding level of engaging and stimulating experiences, and you’re willing to go the extra mile for our residents, this role is for you.

We will pay you an attendance bonus just for turning up to work!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a varied and engaging activities program tailored to the interests and needs of each resident across multiple care homes.
• Travel between homes, organizing individual and group activities such as reminiscing sessions, coffee mornings, games, gardening, baking, movie nights, arts and crafts, and community outings.
• Provide cover for colleagues during annual leave or other absences and assist in organizing and leading local day trips using the home's minibus (a full driving license is required).
• Coordinate entertainment and live events within the homes.
• Foster connections with local community organizations, schools, churches, and clubs to enhance the residents' experience.
• Encourage participation from residents, staff, relatives, and friends in all activities.
• Maintain accurate records of residents' participation and continuously assess their needs.
• Take photos of activities for marketing purposes and update the home's social media.
• Ensure activity supplies are well-stocked and manage the activity calendar.
• Complete and maintain all necessary paperwork, including care plans, activity logs, and consent forms, ensuring they are up-to-date and accurately reflect residents' involvement.
• Plan and assist in fundraising initiatives to support the Residents Fund and organize fundraising events.
• Requirements:
• Full driving license to drive the minibus. ( 8 Seater minibus)
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and travel between different homes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to planning and conducting activities.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with residents, staff, and the local community.

Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, and provide you with regular training.

As well as the above we also have:

• Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
• Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!)
• Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200!)
• Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Incentives
• Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays!
• A fantastic employee wellbeing programme

Join us in creating a vibrant and stimulating environment for our residents across all of our care homes!

Does it sound like what you have been looking for? What are you waiting for – apply now or contact hr@Ashmere.co.uk for more information!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you require any form of sponsorship?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person