Activities Coordinator

South Tyneside Integrated Care Limited

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Activities Facilitator to join our highly motivated and dynamic team here at Haven Court. Haven Court is an innovatively designed and purpose-built care home. We specialise in residential and nursing care, dementia care and re-enablement. We aim to provide the highest quality of health and social care services to residents from South Tyneside. We are conveniently located on Harton Lane, South Shields. https://www.havencourt.co.uk/

As an Activity Facilitator, your job role will be to join a team of facilitators and deliver an exciting and entertaining range of activities to our residents. The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. You must be organised and be willing to work flexibly as the team organise events that include some evenings and weekends.

Main duties of the job

No previous experience is required however a passion to engage and support older people in activities is essential.

You will be flexible to meet the needs of the service and be able to meet the requirements of the shift pattern which includes a combination of earlies and lates. The roster covers 7 days of the week and includes rotational weekend working and bank holidays.

About us

Join our team and make a difference every day We believe that its the people who make our home truly happy, so if you have a passion for delivering outstanding care or are someone who would enjoy helping our residents to live happy and fulfilling lives, then we want to hear from you.

Our staff play an integral role in the lives of our residents and their families and are the most vital members of our team. You will share our passion for putting the needs and wellbeing of our residents first, finding new ways to enrich our service provision and delivering outstanding care.

In return we will give you superb support on every level to ensure your success. We will provide robust operational and clinical support, assist with personal and professional development and training, and provide you with top-class resources to help you make a difference every day.

At Haven Court we take a compassionate approach to care. We provide a range of health and social care services including; residential and nursing care, palliative care and end of life, dementia care and re-enablement.

Our team aims to provide care for residents that is safe, effective and responsive. The residents welfare, happiness and dignity is our number one priority.

Haven Court opened in August 2016 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Date posted

29 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,255 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L9155-HCAC-0823-59-1

Job locations

Haven Court

McAnany Avenue,

South Shields,

NE34 0PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The post holder will work as part of the Activities Team and provide a wide range of services/activities to improve the health and well-being of people who use services in Haven Court.

The post holder will deliver individual activities (one to one), group activities and source outside entertainment and support the programme in practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The post holder will work as part of the Activities Team and provide a wide range of services/activities to improve the health and well-being of people who use services in Haven Court.

The post holder will deliver individual activities (one to one), group activities and source outside entertainment and support the programme in practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Interest in crafts and activities

Desirable

  • Activities Facilitator experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering a range of activities and balancing a range of duties
  • Able to work to a flexible rota
  • Experience of organisational skills

Desirable

  • Activities Facilitator experience
  • Worked in a residential/patient facing service with people who have complex needs

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
  • Ability to follow work schedules, internal processes and protocols
  • Able to remain calm in challenging situations and work effectively under pressure
  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Good organisational skills
  • Can do approach to work

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team, within a multi-agency framework
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Interest in crafts and activities

Desirable

  • Activities Facilitator experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of delivering a range of activities and balancing a range of duties
  • Able to work to a flexible rota
  • Experience of organisational skills

Desirable

  • Activities Facilitator experience
  • Worked in a residential/patient facing service with people who have complex needs

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
  • Ability to follow work schedules, internal processes and protocols
  • Able to remain calm in challenging situations and work effectively under pressure
  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Good organisational skills
  • Can do approach to work

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team, within a multi-agency framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside Integrated Care Limited

Address

Haven Court

McAnany Avenue,

South Shields,

NE34 0PJ


Employer's website

https://www.havencourt.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside Integrated Care Limited

Address

Haven Court

McAnany Avenue,

South Shields,

NE34 0PJ


Employer's website

https://www.havencourt.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Sarah Sasmazer

s.sasmazer@nhs.net

01914045500

Date posted

29 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,255 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

L9155-HCAC-0823-59-1

Job locations

Haven Court

McAnany Avenue,

South Shields,

NE34 0PJ


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