Activities Coordinator, Sanctuary Group

Activities Coordinator

Meadow View Residential Care Home, Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4GB

£12.85 per hour

20 hours per week - shifts will cover alternative weekends

What skills do I need?

Teamwork! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home, Enriching client’s lives Experience is not essential, as we will support you with all the training and support, you’ll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve. Have a person-centred approach Must have administrations skills and will need to be able to update care planes with residents’ life histories. Computer literate Tech Savy Proactive, solutions finder

Are you our next Activities Coordinator? Here’s more about the role:

First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives Leisure and social activities are an important part of the day- Person centred activities This is an exciting opportunity to really get to know our residents and provide them with a variety of stimulating activities that not only promote physical but also mental and social wellbeing

Your Mind and Body

Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period) Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice) Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

Additional compensation for overtime Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform Securing your future with our contributory pension plan Life assurance Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Complimentary meals during long shifts Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network, who provide invaluable support for colleagues Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 226797

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

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We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.