Activity Co -ordinator

A local authority housing and care service is seeking a compassionate and organised Activity Co -ordinator to support residents within a care home environment in Redditch. This rewarding role focuses on improving wellbeing, reducing isolation and encouraging social engagement through a variety of activities and volunteer -led initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage and support volunteers delivering activities and social engagement programmes
  

• Organise activities, outings and one -to -one befriending opportunities for residents
  

• Maintain volunteer records, databases and associated documentation
  

• Support the coordination of volunteer events, including recruitment initiatives and celebration events
  

• Engage with residents to gather feedback and develop suitable activity programmes
  

• Assist with consultation and engagement sessions with residents and service users
  

• Support safeguarding procedures by identifying and reporting concerns appropriately
  

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Check (with relevant barred list)
  

• Previous experience working with vulnerable adults, care environments or community support roles desirable
  

• Warm, approachable and creative personality
  

• Strong organisational and communication skills
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  

• Good administrative and record -keeping skills
  

• Right to work in the UK