Activities Co-ordinator

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our activities team in Sighthill, Edinburgh. Based on 30 hours per week.

To provide activities for the residents in the nursing home

To uphold residents’ rights to choice, privacy and dignity

To communicate information to relevant personnel

To keep up‑to‑date documentation as required by company policies and the regulating bodies

To uphold residents’ participation strategy

To promote and show loyalty to the company and residents, both inside and outside the nursing home and respect confidentiality

To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good

To plan activities, taking into consideration the varying needs and abilities of the residents

To discuss plans with residents, either individually or in groups

To seek feedback, comments and suggestions at resident meetings and from families/visitors

To meet regularly with Manager/Deputy to discuss plans and seek advice on financial matters

To participate in Entertainment Committee meetings to set out longer term plans

To communicate with trained nurses/carers about intended activities and record them appropriately (e.g., diary/’communication book’)

To feedback any concerns about residents’ condition to nursing staff

With agreement of senior staff, involve carers in activities

Communicate and negotiate outings with minibus driver, ensuring that correct resident:staff ratio is adhered to outside the home

To comply with company policies and procedures and adhere to safe working practices

To adhere to company uniform policy

To treat and use all equipment in a safe manner, keeping it clean and in good working order

To attend staff meetings and training as required

To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies

We can offer shifts across the week (0800 – 1430 or 0800 – 1600)

Gullane: £14.05 phph (£26,301 pa for a 36 hour working week)

Broxburn: £14.05 phph (£23,744 pa for a 32.5 hour working week over 4 days with alternate weekends)