Social Events Co-ordinator - Eversfield

• Social Events Co-ordinator - Eversfield Care Home
• CQC rating: Good
• Address: 56 Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 OQR
• Hourly Rate: £14.00
• Contract: Part time / Permanent
• Shifts: 18 hours per week covering Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 9:30am - 3:30pm

About the Role

Are you creative, compassionate and passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

At Eversfield Care Home , we believe life should be filled with purpose, laughter and meaningful experiences. We're looking for an enthusiastic Social Events Co-ordinator to help create engaging activities that promote wellbeing, independence and happiness for our residents.

Every day is different. Whether you're leading a quiz, organising a themed event, supporting a gentle exercise session, arranging a trip into the local community or simply spending quality one-to-one time with a resident, you'll help create moments that truly matter.

About the Role

As an Activities Assistant, you'll work closely with residents, their families and the wider care team to deliver a varied programme of activities that reflects each person's interests, hobbies and life experiences.

You'll encourage residents to remain active, social and engaged while supporting their emotional, physical and cognitive wellbeing in a warm and welcoming environment.

What you'll do:

• Planning and delivering a varied programme of group and one-to-one activities.
• Getting to know residents and understanding their interests, hobbies and life stories.
• Supporting celebrations, themed events and seasonal activities throughout the year.
• Encouraging residents to participate while respecting individual choices and abilities.
• Helping organise entertainers, community visits and intergenerational activities.
• Building positive relationships with local schools, community groups and volunteers.
• Working alongside the care team to ensure activities are personalised and inclusive.
• Recording activities and resident engagement accurately in line with company procedures.
• Taking photographs and creating displays or newsletters (with appropriate consent).
• Supporting occasional special events and celebrations, including some evenings where required.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a positive, friendly and enthusiastic personality.
• Loves building relationships and making people smile.
• Is compassionate, patient and respectful.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is creative and enjoys coming up with new ideas.
• Can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Is flexible, reliable and willing to get involved.
• Previous experience in activities, health and social care, hospitality, education or customer service would be an advantage but isn't essential, as full training will be provided.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and supporting statement that covers their suitability for the role. The interviews will be held in person at Eversfield Care Home.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Eversfield Care Home on 01737 229899.

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

• Enhances pay for family leave
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

Safeguarding:

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.