Activities Co-ordinator - Kingswells Care Home, Bon Accord Care

Job Description

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Location: Kingswells Care Home

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Job Purpose: To develop stimulating and enjoyable social and leisure activities, co-ordinating the delivery of these activities in order to enhance the quality of life of residents

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

A current clean driving licence

PVG Membership for Regulated Work with Vulnerable Groups or the willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made

Responsibilities

The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of:

Working within social care/health or community work.
Active ageing
The needs of people with dementia

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

The ability to work proactively and with limited direct supervision
The ability to effectively organise and engage with participants and volunteer helpers
The interpersonal skills necessary to build positive relationships with others
The ability to work collaboratively with people from different organisations

 

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details