Working as an Activities Coordinator gives you a tremendous sense of achievement and pride. You’ll make a real difference each and every day through the meaningful activities you provide.
If you like working with people and are enthusiastic and fun, this is the role for you!
What does an Activities Coordinator do?
Our Activities Coordinators organise creative and diverse activities for individuals and groups.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
organising individual activity plans based on people’s unique goals and interests
fostering community spirit through group activities
supporting people to maintain their current, and take up new, hobbies, interests and educational opportunities
assisting people to become more involved in their local community
celebrating national awareness days and holidays
promoting choice, dignity and independence.
As part of our mission to make every day better, our high staffing levels give you the support and time to deliver truly person-centred activities, with a supportive team around you.
What skills and qualifications do I need to work as an Activities Coordinator?
Whilst a relevant qualification or training, such as a diploma or NVQ, is desirable, you don’t need to have a qualification to be an Activities Coordinator with us.
First and foremost, we want our Activities Coordinators to live and breathe our values of fun, integrity, responsive, success and teamwork.
We also look for these skills in our Activities Coordinators.
Creativity
Enthusiasm
Excellent motivator
Organisation skills
Team player
Written and verbal communication skills
What training and career development can I do as an Activities Coordinator?
There are lots of opportunities to learn and develop in your career as an Activities Coordinator.
When you start with us, you’ll do a company induction which covers basic training such as health and safety and first aid.
After that, you’ll do a role specific induction in your home with the support of a buddy.
In your team, you’ll work through our in-house Life Skills Toolkit to learn more about meaningful activities and service user engagement. As part of the toolkit, you’ll achieve the bronze, silver and gold award to celebrate your progress and achievements.
You can also benefit from:
ABC of Caring in-house training programme
clinical skills training
apprenticeships and diplomas
vocational qualifications such as dementia care and team leading.
The benefits of being an Activity Coordinator
Working as an Activities Coordinator with Exemplar Health Care has many benefits.
As well as being extremely rewarding, our roles offer stable and secure employment with lots of opportunities to develop.
Career development
Our sector-leading learning and development opportunities give you the skills and support to excel in your role and take your career to the next level.
Colleague wellbeing
We provide a safe and supportive environment, and health and wellbeing support, to ensure you're happy and healthy at work.
Rewards and benefits
There are plenty of rewards and benefits of working with Exemplar Health Care, from lifestyle and retail discounts, to free counselling sessions, access to wages early and NMC PIN payments from Nurses.
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