Activities Co-ordinator, Sandbanks Care Centre

Activities Co Ordinator –The Prestige Group Homes

• £10.40 per hour - Meets new minimum wage
• Full time vacancies
• Day vacancies available

Why work for The Prestige Group

· You will receive full training and an opportunity to develop your career and gain Qualifications to enhance to Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification level

. The company offer training and support for you to develop your career within the care sector

. No need to be trained, as you will receive full training to support you to complete the job role

. National Minimum Wage paid to staff under 25 years

. Overtime rate paid at extra £1 per hour - (Subject to contract)

· We reimburse your DBS checks after 6 months, so no expense to you

· 28 days holiday (Inc. bank holiday paid at time & half - subject to contract)

· Pension Contribution

· Free on-site parking & uniform

. Refer a friend Scheme (Subject to contract)

. Employee of month scheme with the care home along with Group employee of the month.

.Attendance bonus - subject to contract

About us?

From humble beginnings in 1982, The Prestige Group is fast emerging as one of the North East’s more successful companies with over 400 employees now thriving across its various divisions and investments. It has been successfully operating care homes within its Tees Valley base and beyond for over 20 years – designing, building and creating the highest quality environments from which its team can deliver the very best care possible, specialising in dementia care.

We have 5 care homes currently covering all corners of the North East of England, including Middlesbrough, Redcar, Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees, with planning permission and new sites secured to take the total beds to over 600 within the next 2 years. This is only the start of our journey.

With a new direction and change in management, we’re looking for candidates to join our fiercely dedicated team, offering successful candidates the opportunity to take a step up in their career and to simply put a smile back into their working week.

Where?

The position offers the successful candidate a fantastic opportunity to join the team at our purpose-built care centres located in the heart of Stockton

Who we're looking for?

To promote health and well being. To organise group activities and one to one sessions so residents feel valued and have things to do.

As part of our thorough recruitment policy, we recruit people who care about people, with a natural ability to treat others with dignity and respect every step of the way. Our perfect candidate will have passion and empathy, with an endless capacity and will to learn, listen and truly get to know our residents on a personal level. And as serious as our jobs are to the people who deserve it, we also like to hire people who can do it with a smile on their face and understand the importance of team spirit.

We are looking for people who:

· Work well and “get stuck in” with the team

· Excellent communication skills

· Demonstrate determination and resilience

· A positive “can do” attitude

· Flexible to cover shifts when required – Our homes operate 7 days per week, 365 days per year

· Can build good, credible relationships with staff, residents and their families

The role

Activities assistants plan and facilitate social and recreational events and may work in a variety of environments, ranging from summer camps to nursing or retirement homes. These professional event planners may also be known as activities aides. assisting residents to community visits, all while building strong working relationships with the residents, their families and your work colleagues.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID precautions will be carried out according to current government guidelines.

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: SB/ACTIVITIES/2023