Activity Coordinator - Fixed Term Contract

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust are recruiting for an Activity Coordinator on a part-time permanent contract, based at our Hagley Road Retirement Village based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Activities Coordinator to join our friendly team at our Hagley Road Retirement Village and support the village's commitment in delivering ExtraCare's mission of "better lives for older people"., What will you do as our Activity Coordinator?

• Ensure a varied, exciting, and dynamic activity plan is implemented for residents.
• Produce and distribute activity programmes.
• Encourage residents to lead their own interest groups / activity sessions.
• With the Head of Care ensure all residents receive escorts when needed
• Assist the Lifestyle Manager with planning, organisation, and preparation of events.
• Identify upcoming events, current issues and news linked to their village, and contact the PR Team
Our ideal Activity Coordinator:
• Will have an excellent opportunity to allow their imagination and creativity to lead. Of course, the successful candidate will also need to have excellent organizational skills and good understanding of financial awareness.
• Have the attributes required to lead the Activities Program and provide the right kind of support and encouragement for our residents to lead a fun and exciting schedule, then this could be the job for you.
  
  ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.
Hagley Road Retirement Village, in Edgbaston, is an inspirational community, providing independence, social opportunity and an enriching lifestyle in later life. The village opened in October 2013 and provides 240 homes for over 300 residents. It contains spacious, comfortable apartments for rent and sale and a fabulous host of social and leisure facilities all set within landscaped gardens. ExtraCare does not participate in the current "UK Visa Sponsorship" scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship. Do not miss out! Click 'apply' now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our Activity Coordinator. This post will be subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance. ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advert when convenient. The ExtraCare Charitable Trust


• Contributory Pension (up to 9%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays pro rata for part time.
• Option to purchase or sell additional annual leave.
• Free Gym Membership
Role Details:
• Position: Activity Coordinator
• Hours: 25 hours per week - flexibility needed to cover evenings & weekend events
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract - Part Time - 12 months
• Hourly Rate: £13.11 per hour (£17, 089 pa, pro rata of FTE)