Provide a range of activities providing support and opportunities to enhance and maintainthe independence of service users.
Responsibilities and accountabilities
Support the Manager and care Staff in the arranging and delivery of activities to a varietyof service user groups within a residential or day care setting.Develop activities which reflect service users wishes and their needs as assessed by careStaff in order to meet aims and objectives as outlined in care plans.
Run and supervise individual and group activity programmes.
Maintain service user records and contribute to other establishment records, as required.
Provide personal care to service users, as required.
Undertake the direction of volunteers.
Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans to meet service users'needs for social and mental stimulation.
In conjunction with the Manager organise and arrange group and individual activityprogrammes, and to undertake risk assessments in relation to all planned activities.
Participate in staff meetings and undertake training.
Undertake any other duties of a lesser or comparable nature, as required.
Must haves:
Good awareness of relevant legislation
Awareness of relevant legislation
Basic knowledge of health and safety
Awareness of anti-discriminatory practice/attitudes
Some experience of working in a caring or role in the community
Experience of planning and organising activities
Good written and oral communication skills
Positive organisation skills
Ability to contribute to group work
Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of care plans/reviews
Information sharing
Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days,



rising to 32 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
About Us
Care Dorset launched in October **** as a new provider supporting adults across a range of support models and in different settings including reablement, day services, supported living, and residential care.
We are a local authority trading company, wholly owned by Dorset Council, with strong ambitions to innovate and transform our existing services to deliver better outcomes for people as well as growing commercially.
We are
people focused
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We are
genuine
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We have
integrity
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We will
develop
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We are a
team
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These values define our personality.
They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day.
They are the Care Dorset way.
Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life?
Do you have a caring and empathetic nature?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join Care Dorset
'Residential homes' are precisely that: they provide a permanent home for every individual who lives there.
That includes mealtimes, a bed, and bathing.
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📌 Activity Co-Ordinator - Streets Meadow (New South Wales)
🏢 Care Dorset
📍 New South Wales