Activities Team Leader

Pay rates: From £13.97 up to £15.47 per hour

** At Colten Care we are proud to pay all our staff above the Real Living Wage. In addition we offer career progression opportunities and a range of pay enhancements in all roles. Contact us to find out more. **

40 hours per week, typically spread across the week and designed around the resident who is at the heart of all we do. There will be alternate weekend working and varied shift patterns to cover breakfast clubs through to early evening activities.

Introduction

We’re looking for an experienced Activities Team Leader to join our dynamic team and become a valued part of day-to-day life in our home, Brook View located near West Moors in Ferndown, Dorset

You’ll play an essential role injecting fun and creativity into a calendar of engaging activities, bringing a breath of fresh air to everyone as you assist residents to lead a fulfilled life. Whether it’s an individual indoor session or a lovely group day out, you’ll champion the residents’ wellbeing at all times.

You’ll be responsible for managing a supportive team of Activity Coordinators, managing rotas, work allocation, team budget and resident records. You’ll also support the organisation of fundraising, gala and themed care home events.

If a career in care is for you and you want to be part of something special, we’d love you to apply. A member of our dedicated recruitment team will then be in touch to discuss the position in more detail.

About you

Your creativity, energy and enthusiasm is infectious. You’re a confident role model, leading by example and inspiring those around you. You’re fun, approachable, with a get-up-and-go attitude and a passion for entertaining and making people smile.

You’re a team player who is reliable, organised, and an excellent communicator.

About Colten Care

We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Benefits

• Paid breaks (hourly rate)
• Uniform provided
• Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
• Staff recommendation reward scheme, up to £1,000 (terms apply)
• Real career progression opportunities
• Annual pay review
• Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.
• Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Background checks at no cost to you