Hours: 48

Salary: £29,577.60 to £29,577.60 Annum (Salary based on a 48-hour contract)

*Please note that the pay rate for successful applicants under the age of 21 may be slightly lower, starting at £10.52ph in accordance with legal provisions for minimum wage differences based on age. This is reflective of the statutory guidance and is not indicative of the value we believe each team member brings to our company.*

The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that’s why Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you, get in touch to see if we can help.

Overview of the role

The role of the Activity Coordinator is to support adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health disorders through developing, planning and implementing an activity programme for our residents, including social activities, outings and holidays, all according to their care plan and preferences.

Key duties

Plan, organise and coordinate an activities programme for each resident individually and in groups, according to their needs, interests and abilities
Manage the activities budget allocated for the month
Ensure equality of opportunities for all residents
Assist the Positive Behaviour Support team with assessing residents' skills and abilities so that tailored activities can be planned
Actively participate in scheduled activities
Occasionally provide physical care and support to our residents in accordance with their care plan, respecting their dignity and preferences. Personal care includes bathing, toileting, dressing and help with feeding
To safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support

Personal attributes

Being creative, patient, reliable, flexible, a team player, and a good communicator. The ability to manage your own time, tasks and workload are key characteristics of a successful Activity Coordinator.

What are the benefits?*

Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff
Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
Sick pay entitlement
Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
Life insurance
Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
Complex in-house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
A paid day off on your birthday
Free monthly prize draw - all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected randomly, receive £500 each, tax-free
Blue Light Card eligibility
Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
Wagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education

*minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits

Who are we?

Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row!

Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close-knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem.

In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work?

We provide flexible, individually-tailored supported living services for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. Our support packages range from a few hours a day to help with independent living skills, assist with shopping, cooking and personal care and provide access to resources in the community, right up to full-time, 24-7 specialist care. We work closely with local authority commissioners, care professionals and accommodation providers to support people with their own tenancy to live as independently as possible, while still being able to rely on the individual care and assistance they need. Just as in our residential homes, our supported living services are highly personalised, structured around the requirements, capabilities and preferences of the people we support.

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