Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator Haslemere, Surrey Hourly Pay: £13.85 to £15.24 per hour Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time (21 hours per week) Working Pattern: Days, Weekends (3 days one week, 4 days the following week - working alternate weekends) Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. Redcot, specialising in residential care, is set in the delightful town of Haslemere, Surrey. Overlooking beautiful gardens and surrounded by countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust, Redcot is blessed with a unique, tranquil setting. Joining us as an Activities Coordinator, you will lead and encourage residents to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible. In this rewarding role, you will create a stimulating and varied programme of leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the home, for residents to enjoy. Working with each new resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities and needs, you will put together an individual social care plan and evaluate it regularly. You will play a key role in engaging with the local community by initiating contact with community groups and enabling residents to partake / continue with hobbies and interests as desired. You will also help to recruit a network of volunteers to provide a variety of desired appropriate social opportunities as identified by the residents. We're looking for a friendly and creative individual who is passionate about improving the lives of older people. You'll have a person-centred approach, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in meaningful activities. A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a willingness to drive residents on outings and events. We’re looking for someone who can bring compassion and fresh ideas to the role, helping residents stay connected to their interests, maintain community links and enjoy a fulfilling, meaningful lifestyle every day. This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day. We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer: • Learning, development, and career progression. • Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year. • Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further. • Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt. • Health cash plans for you and your family. • Cycle to work scheme. • Long service awards, that increase with length of service. • Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus. • Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us. • Paid breaks in our care homes and day care services for care staff. • Free DBS checks. Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same! Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.