Activities Coordinator
1 day ago
Canterbury
Meadow View Residential Care Home Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4GB Pay: £13.54 per hour – 18 hours per week, alternate weekends • Plan and deliver engaging activities that support residents’ physical, mental and social wellbeing, • Get to know residents as individuals and involve them in activities they enjoy, • Work closely with colleagues to create a positive, inclusive and fun atmosphere, • Encourage participation from residents, families and the wider community, • Bring new ideas and creativity to activities that enrich daily life, • A caring, enthusiastic and kind approach with a genuine interest in older people, • Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues, • Good communication skills and a flexible approach to work, • Energy, creativity and confidence to engage others, • Commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect, • Right to work in the UK and acceptance of safeguarding and pre‑employment checks (including criminal records and overseas police checks if required), • Experience in a care or community environment is desirable You deserve more than the basics. In addition to 28 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we offer the following benefits: • CQC/CI inspection bonus, • Health and wellbeing support – Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments and an Employee Assistance Programme (medical, financial and legal advice, short‑term counselling), • Company‑paid life insurance, • Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme, • Company‑funded training and ongoing career development (including Team Leader Development Programme), • Flexible working options and an inclusive culture supported by staff networks (PRISM, Disability, Race Equality, Parent networks), • Free meals (dependent on shift duration), • Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, salary sacrifice arrangements Inclusion is one of our core values. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Sanctuary Care is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and supports an inclusive environment for all employees and customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr