Type:

Part time

Salary:

£22,583

Location:

East Cheshire Hospice

Closing date:

03/12/2023

Hours:

24 hours

Due to service expansion, and the refurbishment of our Sunflower Wellbeing Centre, we have an exciting new opportunity for an Activity Coordinator to join our team.

The postholder will be required to plan and co-ordinate a busy schedule of activities, providing a stimulating and therapeutic environment for our patients.

Working closely with a team of volunteers, as well as utilising community links, the Coordinator will be responsible for organising a varied and interesting programme of daily activities, entertainment, and events to enhance the lives and improve the holistic wellbeing of our service users.

The post will operate 24 hours per week, flexible working over 4 days.

What we can offer you:

Access to employee support and supervision
7 weeks paid holiday increasing upon length of service
Free Parking at the Hospice
Comprehensive learning and development, with excellent training opportunities
Subsidised meals at the Hospice
NHS Pension scheme for existing members. Workplace Pension for non-NHS members
Employee support and wellbeing – We have a range of initiatives to support your health and wellbeing
We will cover the cost of your DBS check
Staff Benefits – Including subsidised staff meals, access to money saving offers via our very own ECH Sunflower Card and NHS Blue Light Card

What you will need:

Experience in a similar role within a care setting
Experience of creating and delivering a range of appropriate activities
Good communication, numeracy, and IT skills
The ability and desire to work independently and within a team
To be able to demonstrate commitment towards various quality and care standards
The ability to work effectively in various emotional and demanding situations
The ability to use your own initiative
The flexibility to undertake adhoc unsocial hours.

We welcome informal visits and pre-application discussion. To arrange a visit, or to discuss the role further please contact the HR department on 01625 665692

We are inclusive

We believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone, and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued, promoted and developed.

Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community, it is vital that our staff team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential.

We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.