CrossReach
Activities Co-ordinator
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Activities Coordinator
We believe that life should be full of moments worth smiling about, no matter your age. As our Activities Coordinator, you will create and lead a programme of meaningful and fun activities that make a real difference to the wellbeing of our residents. From arts and crafts to music, gentle exercise, reminiscence sessions, and trips out, you will help spark connections and lift spirits.
What You Will Do
- Plan, organise and deliver a variety of activities that suit residents’ interests and abilities
- Arrange outings and special events that encourage social interaction
- Work with individuals and groups to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
- Ensure activities are tailored to personal care plans and adapt to individual needs
What You Will Bring
- Ideally an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or the willingness to work towards it
- A creative, positive and patient approach
- The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Good organisational skills and basic IT ability for planning and recording activities
- Enthusiasm for encouraging participation and making every day engaging
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued, and your creativity is encouraged. Every day will bring the opportunity to brighten someone’s mood, spark conversation, or create a memory that lasts.
Apply today and start creating moments that matter.
We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports others.
- Access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card
- A generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments
- Access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges
But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.
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CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.
Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.
As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
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If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Additional Information For Candidates
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