Activities Lead

Harcourt Gardens
Harrogate

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Harrogate

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Lifestyle Lead.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

The Role

Identify residents’ unique goals, creating and implement personalised activity plans
Managing the team to help residents explore new interests, engage in physical activities, and enjoy themselves in a stimulating and homely environment
Ensuring the programme of events is well advertised throughout the home
Maintain individual reports and provide in-depth updates on resident wellbeing to relatives
Keeping up to date with local and national events to influence home activity programme throughout the year

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support

Career Development

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new to or experienced Lifestyle Coordinators and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

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At a glance

Location

Harcourt Gardens Care Home
Harcourt Road
Harrogate
Yorkshire
HG1 5NL

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Pay

Up to £13.34

Shifts

Days

Contract

Permanent

Reference

SYS-15269

Why work at our care home Harcourt Gardens

Providing the highest standard of care for residents will be at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far.

Our team will work in a warm, friendly care home with a family atmosphere. We will provide high-quality care for older people with fantastic facilities for residents.

We truly believe that every one of us makes a difference. If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Care UK.

Why work at our care home Harcourt Gardens

A Lifestyle Lead role at Care UK

An activities career at Care UK

Our lifestyle teams are made up of enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are brimming with a positive outlook, a can-do attitude and a good sense of humour.

In an activities role at Care UK, you'll work together with teams inside the home as well as local groups, schools and charities to bring an ever-changing programme of activities to the home. It's a rewarding role where you'll have a direct impact on supporting residents to live fulfilling lives.

Everyone needs to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. Read more here.

Here at Care UK, we want all our colleagues to have a long and successful career with us. Our vision is to provide an inclusive training culture that empowers all colleagues with sector-leading development opportunities. View our opportunities for apprenticeships, development programmes and career progression.

At Care UK, we're proud to promote our diverse workforce and are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture. Our teams’ wellbeing is our top priority, and we believe it’s important to foster a culture of promoting open and honest conversations. Read more here.

As a colleague at Care UK, we believe it’s important that you know what you can expect from your manager to ensure people are fairly treated and properly recognised from day one. Our People Promise sets out clearly what you can expect from your manager and Care UK.

Trusted to care

A closely-knit team of managers, carers, nurses and support colleagues – and each of us is dedicated to your loved one’s care, health and wellbeing.

My favourite part of the day in my role as home manager at Harcourt Gardens is doing my walk arounds and spending time with colleagues and residents. I enjoy being present in the home and seeing the meaningful moments that happen when people feel safe, valued and supported.

I hold a degree and Level 5 qualification in leadership and management, and before joining Harcourt Gardens I worked as the CEO of a dementia charity. Throughout my career I have learned the importance of patience, understanding and being non-judgmental. I believe a home manager should be pleasant, positive and genuinely caring, and I bring those values into my role every day.

A proud career highlight for me was creating a 1950s village as part of a dementia-friendly environment, as well as writing a book on care homes. I am equally proud to be part of a team that strives to make life better for others. The most important part of my role is being a voice and advocate for residents and colleagues whenever they need support.

Outside of work I enjoy horse riding, baking and taking care of animals.

Barbara Wilkinson Home Manager

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