WONDERFUL NEW OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A FRIENDLY CARE HOME NEAR YOU! Are you a Activities Coordinator looking for a rewarding career with flexibility? Are you interested in making a difference? WE WANT YOU! ABOUT US Surbitonian Gardens at Poppy Court in Surbiton is a purpose built care home opened Spring 2022. We are looking for new team members to join us. We ask questions, listen, and discover things that really matter. We come up with imaginative ways to recreate a homely environment where residents can continue to enjoy pastimes they love and find some new ones too living in a way which will ignite their spark, a sense of purpose, sustain a sense of identity and stretch the mind and muscles as well. We are committed to making a positive difference to those who choose to live and work in our communities. We build every resident relationship on trust, striving to earn it from the very first conversation. We select kind and caring people to give the best service to our residents and exceed their expectations. We empower our team who demonstrate enthusiasm and energy in everything they do and be determined to make a difference. At Surbitonian Gardens we embrace individuality in our support and care of all people who live in our home. We develop our team to support people flexibly and sensitively and we respect each person’s needs and values in all things. EMPLOYEE PERKS INCLUDE: Excellent hourly rates – above average basic rates. Unlimited free training - access to our NEW training platform with over 100 free courses. Other Perks include – Free Car Parking, Free DBS. Amazing Training Opportunities - We will support you with all the training you need, including NVQ qualifications and further clinical training if you want to specialise in areas like dementia and nutrition. Requirements Duties will include but not limited to: Participate in enhancing the intellectual and social wellbeing of the residents Develop activity programmes that cater to the diverse needs and interests of residents, including those requiring dementia care Help residents to socialise within the care home. Encourage staff members, relatives and friends to participate in the homes activities To plan ongoing weekly activity rotas in conjunction with the residents wishes Foster good community relations and assist in the organisation of fund raising initiatives within the home. Assist the Home Manager in planning the homes special events such as summer fetes, coffee mornings, etc. Assist the Home Manager in actively marketing the home and promoting a positive profile within the community. Qualities we look for in our staff Enthusiastic Motivated Flexible Reliable Good written and verbal communication skills Caring and compassionate Willing to learn new skills Work independently and as part of a team Approachable Ability to prioritise work load Good leadership skills Anavo Group is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our residents and will take up relevant DBS checks as part of the recruitment process. ***This advert will close as soon as we have received a sufficient level of applications, please do not delay in applying ***