Activities Coordinator - Lawnfield House
The role of the Activities Coordinator is to Co-ordinate and participate in activities with Residents and to assist with Resident’s Outings when required.
Responsibilities
- To plan, organise and co-ordinate a wide range of activities and events. Activities and events must provide positive outcomes and also meet identified needs and interests of the residents.
- To ensure that the activity programme includes activities that are enjoyable, purposeful, age and culturally appropriate and takes into account the residents spiritual needs.
- To ensure that Programmes promote healthy living and are versatile and responsive to residents changing needs and facilitate social inclusion in community events.
- To accompany residents on organised outings.
- To enable Residents to participate in the programme through the provision of equipment, aids and support from staff or others.
- To ensure that the duration of each activity and daily timetable takes into account the needs and abilities of the residents participating.
- To encourage staff members, relatives and friends to participate with planned activities.
- To assess individual need continuously providing one to one activities for residents, showing particular regard to rehabilitation and dementia care.
- To assist the Home Manager in planning the homes special events around Christmas, Easter and Harvest.
- To maintain Individual activity plans for residents.
- To ensure that the programme of activities is displayed in a suitable format and in an appropriate location so that residents and their representatives know what is scheduled
- To regularly review the programme (at least twice yearly) to ensure it meets the residents changing needs.
- To update and process computerised records as required.
- To maintain a record of all activities that take place, the name of the person leading the activity and the names of the residents who participate.
- To monitor, record and evaluate the success of each activity.
- To report any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Senior in charge.
- To participate in Residents Meetings as required
- To liaise closely with Senior Staff as to the suitability of activities for individual residents.
- To liaise with 'Friends Of' to ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to events and activities.
- To provide activity reports as appropriate to participate in resident’s annual care reviews.
- To be aware of the Health & Safety Policy in relation to activities being carried out and any equipment used must comply with safety standards.
- To promote safe working practice within the home and closely follow the homes Code of Behaviour.
- In conjunction with the home manager, to complete risks assessments on outings as necessary.
- To comply with all CSW policies and procedures as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of vulnerable adults and older people.
- Awareness of health and safety practices within a working environment.
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability and older people.
- Experience of delivering activity programmes.
- Willingness to work flexibly as and when required.
- Willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Vacancy ID 1747554
Job ref. L-25-32
Job Sector Carers and Support Workers
Area Co Down
Location Newcastle
Salary £12.40 per hour
No. vacancies 1
Contract Type Permanent
Weekly hours 30
Published date 25/11/2025
Closing date 15/12/2025
Worktime Day Duty: 10am - 4.20pm Mon - Fri (May be required to work Saturday if required).
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