Part Time Activities Co-ordinator

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 different 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 write in the 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 the correct resident-to‑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

• Experience working in the care sector
• Experience caring for the elderly
• Member of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme
• Member of the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council)
• Current and clean driving licence with access to a car

Broxburn – £14.99 phph (£23,384 pa) (30 hours over 4 days)

Gullane – £13.12 phph (£20,467 pa) (30 hours per week)

30 or 35 hours per week, either 08:00 – 14:00 or 08:00 – 16:00

Part‑time: 3 or 4 days per week 08:00 – 14:00, full‑time: 5 days per week 08:00 – 16:00

Dunblane – £14.05 phph (£23,744 pa) (32.5 hour working week)

Gullane – £14.05 phph (£26,301 pa) (36 hour working week)