Activities Coordinator

1. Working under the direction of the Care Home Manager, the post holder will be expected to work on their own initiative offering care home residents a programme of activities, support and encouragement to participate.
2. Provide daily activities and support the service users’ independence based on their assessed need and capabilities at the home.
3. Conduct activities involving older people to encourage and maintain past interests and introduce new ones.

JOB TITLE: Activities Coordinator

BASED AT: Ty Bargoed Newydd (Treharris)

HOURS: 20 hours per week

• (4-hour shifts across a 4-week rolling rota working one Saturday and one Sunday per month on separate weekends. Shifts scheduled between 9:00am and 6:00pm).

SALARY: £12.75 per hour

CONTRACT: Fixed Term 31st March 2027

RESPONSIBLE TO: Dementia Matters Programme Manager

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

• Working under the direction of the Care Home Manager, the post holder will be expected to work on their own initiative offering care home residents a programme of activities, support and encouragement to participate.
• Provide daily activities and support the service users’ independence based on their assessed need and capabilities at the home. Conduct activities involving older people to encourage and maintain past interests and introduce new ones.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide short and/or long-term practical and emotional support.
• Carry out assigned tasks identified following an assessment of need.
• Reassure, motivate and encourage service users enabling them to maintain their quality of life.
• Maintain accurate and legible signed records whilst observing confidentiality of information recording, in accordance with ACM’s Policies and Procedures. Version – June 2026
• Observe and report any changes noted in the service users’ health or situation i.e. behaviour, mood, appetite, appearance, or Connects within environment to Service Co-coordinator / Care Home Manager
• Maintain a high standard of care adhering to ACM’s Policies and Procedures and the Code of Practice for Social Care Workers.
• Involvement and active participation in group evaluations, team meetings and client reviews.
• Be involved in carer support by offering practical assistance and guidance.
• Promote the services within Age Connects Morgannwg
• Involvement in the maintenance of skills and abilities of identified service users.
• Work to ensure the rights, dignity, welfare, confidentiality and privacy of service users is maintained at all times.
• Attend mandatory training (including induction) and education sessions as nominated, i.e., moving and handling, food hygiene, vulnerable adults and first aid - working toward NVQ level 2/3 in Health & Social Care.
• Participation in identifying training needs and opportunities via supervision/appraisals with the Service Co-ordinator / Line Manager.
• Attend reviews, team meetings and group evaluations as requested.
• Carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the ACM’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Any other duties relevant with the post as directed by the Coordinator/Line Manager, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.

All staff/volunteers working for Age Connects Morgannwg are expected to respond appropriately to any concerns that they may have regarding the abuse/inappropriate treatment of vulnerable adults. The protection of vulnerable adults is a core responsibility at all times.

The above is a broad definition of the job responsibilities. It does not take into account every aspect of the job which the jobholder may be required to perform. Flexibility is essential since the jobholder’s working hours will be determined by the requirements of the business