Activities Coordinator - Hythe

This post is for female applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post.

20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 4 hours each day.  (variable hours in order to support the Sisters / residents to appointments).

£12.05 per hour 

We are looking for positive, honest and compassionate people to join our friendly team and play a fundamental part in the lives of the people who use our services, by supporting with planned and ad-hoc activities, through actively planning, promoting and encouraging participation.

As an Activities Coordinator, you would be required to work with the care team, to develop individualised care plans, promoting engagement in activities for each Sister / resident.  The outcomes achieved will focus on an enhanced quality of life for the Sisters / residents.

We pride ourselves on supporting the people who use our services in such a way to enable them to live as independently and dignified a life as possible in their home, so it is essential that a quality driven and holistic service is maintained at all times.

Key skills, experience and qualities

• Ability to adapt existing communication skills to suit Sisters/ residents with complex communication needs.
• A flexible approach to supporting Sisters/ residents with their chosen activity.
• Ability to encourage people to participate in outings, gatherings and activities.
• Possess a Full UK Drivers licence and willing to use the Villa’s own car (manual)
• Ability to motivate others.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Can think critically and problem solve to ensure individualised needs are met
• Can caringly confront and challenge sub-optimal practice to help improve practice
• Reliable, honest, trustworthy, enthusiastic.
• Basic creative skills
• Flexibility to accommodate diverse people with diverse needs
• Willing to complete and undertake the Care Skills Certificate (Mandatory for all staff to complete)
• Promote people who use the service to voice their choice and independence
• Willing to provide a high standard of support and care for the people who use the service
• Promote the core values of the Charity - hospitality, compassion, respect
• Implement the LOVED (living our values everyday)

Benefits and Rewards:

• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme
• We are an equal opportunities employer
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (which we will pay for) will be required for the role.

For an informal discussion about the vacancy, please contact Tamara Brown, Service Manager, or Tina Oruga, Deputy Service Manager on 01303 266723, or email tamarabrown@sjog.org.uk / tinaoruga@sjog.org.uk.