Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Planning: Design and execute a diverse monthly activities program that includes arts, music therapy, fitness, and community outings tailored to individual needs.
* Effective Delivery: Lead high-energy group events and sensitive one-to-one sessions, ensuring high standards of engagement for all.
* Team Supervision: Manage and mentor a team of Wellbeing Assistants, overseeing staff rotas, conducting appraisals, and providing on-the-job training.
* Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong links with local volunteers, entertainers, and community groups.
* Compliance: Complete thorough risk assessments for all activities and maintain accurate participation records in line with current care standards.
About You
* Experienced: Previous experience in activity coordination within a health or social care setting is essential.
* Qualified: A Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision in Social Care (or equivalent) is highly desirable for this leadership level.
* A Natural Leader: Proven ability to motivate a team, manage a budget, and work independently.
* Creative & Organized: You have a "can-do" attitude, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for creating memorable moments.
* Flexibility: To include "alternate weekend" and some evening requirements to ensure consistent social support for residents throughout the week.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
* 28 days annual leave
* Continuous professional development and specific training
*Ghyll Royd Care Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with vulnerable adults, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. This means all applicants must disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, unless they are 'protected' (filtered) under DBS guidance. The successful candidate will be required to:
* Undertake an Enhanced DBS check with Adult Barred List information.
* Provide a formal criminal record self-declaration before the interview.
* Provide original identity documents to verify their background.
We actively welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those with a criminal record. We select based on merit and will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed, unless it is relevant to the safety of our residents or the requirements of the role
Salary description
£13.00 - £13.00 per hour