Personal Activities Leader

Location

Dungannon, Co. Tyrone | United Kingdom

Job description

Job description

Produce an ongoing programme of events (in-house entertainment, outings and group activities) which are both mentally and physically stimulating and of interest to people in Dungannon Care Home..

Responsibilities

• Produce an ongoing programme of events (in-house entertainment, outings and group activities) which are both mentally and physically stimulating and of interest to people who use ACH services.
• Consult with the manager, people who use services and other staff members when planning and co-ordinating leisure and recreational pursuits.
• Review and obtain the Managers approval of all external suppliers of leisure and recreation services and entertainers prior to engaging them.
• Undertake any necessary risk assessments in connection with leisure and recreation and verify ACHs insurance cover if required.
• Ensure that the individual social needs and occupational interests of each person who uses the service are identified and logged in the Support Plan by key workers.
• Take regular feedback from residents as to activities and hobbies they enjoy and incorporate them into the activity programme.
• In instances where residents do not wish to participate in group activities, maintain other activities that can be completed on a one to one basis to meet the residents needs.
• Maintain accurate records of leisure and recreation within the service.
• Ensure that day-to-day tasks and routines are carried out to contribute to the smooth running of the service as a whole.
• Actively promote the service and ACH by clear, respectful and helpful communication with all potential customers including people who use services, relatives, health and social care professionals, other officials.
• Contribute to the success of the whole staff team by respecting colleagues and participating in team meetings and communications systems.
• Any other duties consistent with the business of ACH, the job, and hours of work as may reasonably be required.
• Regularly promote leisure and recreation within the service.
• Consider appropriate activities which allow for the involvement of residents with impaired ability.
• Create a programme that commits to the therapeutic value of age appropriate activities for older people.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• While no formal qualification is required the candidate must be outgoing and creative.
• Experience within a care home setting, and with dementia care is preferred but not essential.

Desirable Skills

• NVQ level 2 or 3 desirable but not essential.

Further Information

To apply email your CV to the employer: [email protected] We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage. Ann’s Care Homes are an Equal Opportunities Employer. What you can expect at Anns: Free uniform; Four weekly pay; Holiday pay; Paid Access NI Check; All practical and online training paid; Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal lifestyle; Immediate interviews offered.

Job tags

Salary

£11.5 per hour