Activities Coordinator

Optalis is the Adult Social Care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the two councils - it is not a private provider or an employment agency.

Activities Coordinator- Bluebell House
Full-Time, 37 hours per week - £25,688.81

Bluebell House is a characterful period property surrounded by crowds of bluebells and provides support to older people living with dementia, as well as nursing care for people aged 65 and over who are living with long term health conditions. Our team of nurses and healthcare assistants ensure that our residents get a person-centred approach to their care needs, whilst our activity coordinators help make the days enjoyable and fulfilling.

We are recruiting for an Activities Coordinator to support our residents on a full-time basis. Working hours are between 9am and 6pm and you will be required to work alternate weekends.

Experience isn’t required as full training is provided - what we are looking for is someone with infectious enthusiasm and a creative approach to inspire both residents and staff to get involved. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll help create a stimulating environment that celebrates life through imaginative and fun activities that can suit every interest and ability. As part of this role, you will get to know our residents and their families to help tailor activities to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:

• A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance.
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) increasing annually to a maximum of 30 days, as well as 8 bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday.
• An additional health and wellbeing day.
• A comprehensive paid training and development programme.
• Excellent career progression opportunities and support.
• As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference
• STAR awards - a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile.
• A generous pension scheme.

We anticipate this to be a popular role and reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications.

Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.