Entertainment jobs in Crawley

The Role:

As a Senior Activities Coordinator based in Crawley, West Sussex you will manage our Activities Team effectively, planning and delivering a varied schedule which enables and supports our residents to continue taking part in the activities and lifestyle choices they have always enjoyed. Whatever that may be, from meeting up with friends and family, going to the local trampoline centre, visiting the cinema, attending local groups or enjoying a specific pastime like horse riding, gardening, painting or singing.

It all starts with getting to know our residents as individuals and finding out how they have lived their lives and what they enjoy doing. This will mean taking an interest and talking with our residents, key workers, family and their friends. Plotting a life history book with them and sharing their memories. We are committed to offering activities tailored to our individual residents and their interests.

To promote the social and recreational aspects of daily living for all residents, you will engage with the local the community and its resources. You will be creative, innovative and enthusiastic. You will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

An excellent leader is required to take the activities experience to the next level, with passion and flair for the everyday, along with the ability to work with the Home Manager and Home Chefs to put on fantastic events for the homes and wider company.

You will have previous leadership experience, play an integral role within the care home and will become part of the care home family. Let’s be honest, YOU are what makes our home a great place to live and work! We are looking for someone who has an upbeat personality, a happy disposition, self-motivation, the ability to encourage others to provide the best entertainment experience possible.

If you are ready to kick start your career in an extremely rewarding role, then please apply today!

Hours of work: Your hours of work will be 09:00 to 17:00 and some weekends will be required, 40 hours a week.

Experience:

• Project management
• IT skills
• Demonstrable experience leading a small team
• Completing supervisions and appraisals
• Chairing team meetings
• Monitoring the teams performance
• Proficient at identifying risks and completing Risk Assessments
• Care home: 1 year (preferred)
• Activities Planning: 1 year (preferred)
• Competitive pay subject to experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Activity Coordinator