Activity Coordinator

Description Allerton Park Care Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic activity coordinator. Position title Activity Coordinator Employment Type Full-time Job Location Bradford Role Details The role is 30 hours per week which includes working alternate weekends. Responsibilities To devise, develop and supervise an appropriate activities programme. To prepare and distribute a weekly programme of activities to each Service User. Prepare and display a poster of the same. Encourage Service Users to attend events and organise their transfer to the venue. Advise staff prior to the event of details of requirements. Ensure appropriate catering is organised and set out in a suitable manner. Confirm details with outside entertainers and negotiate price, if applicable, to remain within the activities budget. Organise prizes for events if required. Attend to personal needs of Service Users such as letter writing, purchase of clothing etc. Maintain good contracts with the community to include parish priests, PAT dogs, local day centres, and charitable / voluntary organisations. Carry out any other duties as well from time to time as directed. Schedule Weekend availability Qualifications To demonstrate good communication skills To undertake training which will keep the post holder aware of issues regarding the care of service users To demonstrate skills that enable the post holder to make links with the local community Benefits On-site parking Flexible Language Requirement English not required #J-18808-Ljbffr Park Homes (UK) Ltd