Activity Coordinator

We are currently recruiting for an activity coordinator/organiser in a lively care home in the beautiful New Forest town of Fritham where no two days are the same! This is a full-time position - 35 hours per week. Alternate weekends are likely and we are happy to discuss your schedule at interview.

We are looking for someone who would be an asset to our team fun, compassionate, can do personality with the ability to work alone and as part of a team, encouraging others to take part and have a go. You would need to have some organisational skills and be able to plan a wide variety of activities based on the individual needs of our residents. Allegra Care can offer you a beautiful working environment in the heart of the New Forest, with a company that cares. IT skills and organisational skills are advantageous however a full training package is provided. All of our staff are required to have at least two covid vaccinations (unless able to provide proof of exemption). +++ We asked Zoe, one of our team, to tell us what we should advertise for, & this is what she said:

• "My thoughts are with any activities role you need to be creative, passionate & dedicated to the position. The activities role is such a rewarding position as we get to enrich residents lives every day by bringing fun, meaningful structured activities into there day to day living within the home. You need to be able to promote happiness and opportunities for residents to express themselves.
• Your face shall be the face that the residents love to see every morning, with an empathetic, happy demeanour to start there day & in return you see the happiness and smiles that you have brought to there lives through this role.
• You need to be super organised, a multitasker , accurate with all recording & adaptable."