“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”
These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.
Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Residential Home - Streets Meadow
Location: Streets Meadow, Hanham Road, Wimborne

• £12.64 - £13.35 per hour
• Full time contract - 30-hours per week
• Fixed work patterns
• Regular shift patterns
• Alternating weekends and Bank Holidays required
• Refer a friend scheme up to £300

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Generous holiday allowance
• Fixed work patterns
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension
• Support and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Pay enhancement for weekends
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package

About the role:
Each day as an Activities Officer is different. This role requires a wealth of creativity and imagination to create and run activities for the people we support.

• Support the Manager and care staff in the arranging and delivery of activities to a variety of people we support within a residential or day care setting.
• Develop activities which reflect wishes of the people we support and their needs as assessed by care staff in order to meet aims and objectives as outlined in care plans.
• Run and supervise individual and group activity programmes.
• Maintain records for the people we support and contribute to other establishment records, as required.
• Provide personal care to the people we support, as required.
• Undertake the direction of volunteers.
• Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans to meet needs for social and mental stimulation of the people we support.
• In conjunction with the Manager organise and arrange group and individual activity programmes, and to undertake risk assessments in relation to all planned activities.
• Participate in staff meetings and undertake training.
• Undertake any other duties of a lesser or comparable nature, as required.

About you:
Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Activities Officer is beneficial as this provides knowledge of the care setting. However, we will consider applications without this experience for the right person, as all training will be provided.
Good qualities to have:

• A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative, with the ability to provide unique ideas
• Organisational skills in order to arrange and plan multiple activities, including group activities and larger events
• Basic knowledge of health and safety
• Awareness of anti-discriminatory practice/attitudes
• Some experience of working in a caring or role in the community

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.
Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.64-£13.35 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week
Application question(s):

• Are you in an easily commutable distance of Streets Meadow?

Experience:

• organisation: 1 year (preferred)
• activities or events: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person