Nellsar Careers
Activities Lead, Dartford Kent
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Job Vacancy: Activities Lead (Recreation and Well-Being Lead)
Location: The Old Downs Care Home, Castle Hill, Longfield DA3 7BH
Contracted hours: Full Time
Hourly rate of pay: Starting at £13
We have an exciting opportunity now available to join our family-run group as an Activities Lead. Professional yet friendly, this role requires someone who is passionate about caring for older people and providing them with the tools to live the highest quality of life possible. You will lead our Recreation and Well-Being Team in providing a wide range of activities and entertainments to interest and stimulate our residents. If you are an enthusiastic and driven individual who wants to take on a new, rewarding challenge, then please read on…
What does the role involve?
Managing a team, you will be responsible for:
- Providing a varied timetable of activities, according to the wishes and abilities of residents, encouraging all members of staff to participate.
- Arranging outings and entertainments in agreement with our Home Manager.
- Assisting our Home Manager in planning special occasions such as parties, fundraising events, and birthday celebrations.
- Maintaining positive links with our local community and external organisations.
- Working with families to gather life-story information to support person-centred activity care plans.
- Maintaining the Activities Team rota and liaising with our Home Manager regarding the allocation of staff.
- Ensuring our Activities budget is well managed.
- Ensuring our Home is well stocked with appropriate leisure and recreation equipment.
- Maintaining accurate records of activity for each resident, including social and well-being care plans.
- Ensuring the health and safety of the people who use our services.
- Ensuring our Company Policy on confidentiality and ‘Skills for Care’ Code of Practice is adhered to.
- Providing training and development for our Recreation and Well-Being Team.
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What skills do I need?
- Energetic, motivated, creative, and caring nature
- Excellent communication skills
- The desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others
- The ability to manage a team, prioritising and organising work appropriately
- Ability to nurture, coach, and develop staff
- The ability to work under own initiative
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- A professional and neat appearance
- Full UK Driving License is desirable
What benefits are included?
- Competitive pay and comprehensive induction programme
- Paid training hours, ongoing development, and opportunities for career progression
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Nellsar work uniform
- Free on-site parking available
- ‘Refer a Friend’ payments of up to £1000
- Recognition schemes, including longevity payments
- Enhanced DBS check which is required for this role
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If you meet the requirements above, we’d love to hear from you! At Nellsar, we are looking for highly engaging, social individuals to dive right in with the dedicated teams at our Homes. Tell us about yourself and why you would make the perfect candidate for this rewarding role, working with the elderly on a daily basis. In addition to applying for the job, why not drop us a line and get to know more about us – you could be just a phone call away from an exciting new career!
About Nellsar (www.nellsar.com)
Nellsar is a leading provider of Nursing and Residential Care Homes in South-East England. A family-run business, we have been offering quality care services since 1988. Comprising 13 Care Homes with accommodation for over 600 residents, our quality facilities cater for the full spectrum of elderly care requirements. We pride ourselves in the quality of our staff and are committed to providing a stimulating and fulfilling place to work. Nellsar Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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