Job Role: Activities Coordinator
Pay Rate: £11.55 - £11.90 per hour
Hours: Part Time - 18hrs per week
Shift Pattern: 10am-4pm - Alternate Weekends
Location: Walton Manor, 187 Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6NW
Do you like to help people reach their full potential? Be the Difference: Join Us as an Activities Coordinator!
About Us:
Autograph Care Group stands at the forefront of delivering exceptional residential and dementia care across Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Renowned for our commitment to quality, every Autograph home is dedicated to offering personalised, compassionate care within settings that balance luxury with a warm, homely atmosphere. Our commitment to a supportive, friendly environment is unwavering, grounded in our values of teamwork, care, integrity, and respect.
About Walton Manor:
Step into the welcoming world of Walton Manor! A serene and luxurious haven for elderly care nestled in Walton, Wakefield. Our home, designed for peace and comfort, accommodates up to 47 residents. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we care for, supported by exceptional staff in a beautifully maintained setting. Walton Manor, a Grade II listed manor house, is surrounded by mature gardens and offers a library and hairdressing salon, stunning gardens and large sunroom, community-focused lounges and dining areas!
Being an Activities Co-Ordinator, you will:

• Adapting to meet the individual needs of clients.
• Delivering a programmed schedule of activities with individuals and groups.
• Encouraging and supporting clients to reach and maintain their optimal level of independence.
• Encouraging self-awareness, exploration and reflection on feelings and relationships.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effects of the service being provided in order to facilitate client progress.
• Liaising with the senior staff team on all aspects of the service being provided.
• Making best use of effective skills in the use of ICT.
• Making best use of effective written and oral communication skills.

About You:

• Experience in a similar role, including planning events and activities
• To be a sociable and interactive person
• Have good time management skills
• Be confident interacting with a large group of residents

Benefits of Joining Us:

• At Autograph Care Group we support our staff with a rewarding and progressive environment where colleagues enjoy coming into work every day, you’ll also have access to:
• Refer-a-friend incentives
• Paid DBS and a free uniform
• Access to a Paid Blue Light Card
• A supportive Employee Assistance Scheme
• Funding for qualifications (Levels 2-5, role-dependent)
• Set shift patterns and enhanced overtime
• Paid training sessions

Embrace a fulfilling career dedicated to enriching lives with Autograph Care Group!
Apply now or reach out to our friendly recruitment team on 0121 716 3956 – we can’t wait to hear from you!
Autograph Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £11.55-£11.90 per hour
Expected hours: 18 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Care home: 1 year (required)
• Activity Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 665